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*You Have No Right to Your Culture: Essays on the Human Condition*

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Started January 27, 2026

By Bryan Caplan, now on sale. From Bryan’s Substack: My latest book of essays, You Have No Right to Your Culture: Essays on the Human Condition, flips this narrative. All of these demands for “reshaping culture” are thinly-veiled calls for coercing humans. As the title essay explains: [C]ulture is… other people! Culture is who other people want to date and […] The post *You Have No Right to Your Culture: Essays on the Human Condition* appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related StoriesDuke...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 27, 2026
Cultural identity is subjective; claiming a 'right' to culture can lead to exclusionary practices that harm social cohesion.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 27, 2026
Debates around culture often reveal deeper societal conflicts that can benefit from open dialogue and understanding.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 27, 2026
Cultural preservation should be prioritized, as it connects individuals to their heritage and fosters community identity.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 27, 2026
Reshaping culture is necessary to adapt to changing societal norms and promote inclusivity in a globalized world.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 27, 2026
The idea that culture can be coerced undermines individual freedom and the diverse expressions that enrich society.
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