"The Geography of Thought" (Richard E. Nisbett)

"The Geography of Thought" by Richard E. Nisbett explores how people's thinking patterns are influenced by their cultural backgrounds. He shows that Western cultures tend to emphasize individualism, logic, and analytical thinking, while East Asian cultures often focus on relationships, context, and holistic understanding. These differences shape how people perceive the world, solve problems, and make decisions. Nisbett's work highlights that culture profoundly impacts cognition, meaning that thinking styles are not universal but shaped by social and environmental factors, leading to diverse ways of understanding and interacting with the world.