Tribal - by Michael Morris
Michael Morris’s "Tribal" argues that culture is not a static backdrop but a fluid system shaped by the continuous interplay between individual minds and shared institutions. He highlights the peer instinct—our innate drive to align with perceived group norms—as a core engine of cultural transmission, from tribal knowledge sharing to modern corporate rituals. The book uses Singapore’s rapid anti‑corruption transformation as a case study of how deliberate cues—uniforms, language, and elite role models—can rewire collective behavior. Ultimately, Morris shows that individuals constantly switch between multiple cultural mindsets, making cultural change both a personal and systemic process.
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