Absolutely. In no way would I argue "It's what the West does, therefore it's rig...

seneca on July 31, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: In Brazil, it is considered rude to be on time to ...

Absolutely. In no way would I argue "It's what the West does, therefore it's right", and being aware of the "it's how we do it, so it's right" bias is worthwhile. There are definitely equally viable alternatives to many cultural norms. Unmarked pits in the road is not one, and I find the desire to treat all alternatives as equal, and a matter of culture, unsettling.

heurist on July 31, 2018 [–]

If you want to lure Feynman back to give more lectures, you roll out the red carpet the first time he comes. That's sales, not culture.