Michael Wu, Ph.D. is Lithium's Principal Scientist of Analytics, digging into the complex dynamics of social interaction and group behavior in online communities and social networks.
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Hi Michael,
When I mentioned culture, I did not mean it from a surface implementation point of view (thought that definitely is a factor) but more from the direction that certain personality traits that are inculcated in us can be traced to our cultural and environmental upbringing than say needs per se.
As an example, folks brought up in a "scarcity culture" might show different intrinsic motivation thresholds and competitive nature than say those who grew up in an "abundance culture". Folks from the former might appear to be easily triggered or compete more fiercely because of a percieved notion honed into them that one has to compete for resources (even though in reality a resource might not be scarce).
Anyway, just a thought....
Best,
Ned