Really brilliant framing on this materialist lens. The rice vs wheat comparison makes teh interdependence piece tangible in a way that abstract cultural theory usually misses. I've seen how modern supply chain management still reflects these old coordination patterns, even in contexts where the original farming method is long gon. What's intresting is how tech companies struggle with this when they expand globally and expect one org model to just translate.
Really brilliant framing on this materialist lens. The rice vs wheat comparison makes teh interdependence piece tangible in a way that abstract cultural theory usually misses. I've seen how modern supply chain management still reflects these old coordination patterns, even in contexts where the original farming method is long gon. What's intresting is how tech companies struggle with this when they expand globally and expect one org model to just translate.
Thank you. Yes, the lack of understanding how culture affects the way people think creates a good deal of problems that could otherwise be avoided.