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Assimilation

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Heard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jul 2026

Assimilation, or cultural assimilation, is the process by which a minority group or culture comes to resemble a society's majority group or fully adopts its values, behaviors, and beliefs. This social phenomenon is often associated with the "melting pot" model, where diverse cultures blend into a single, cohesive national identity. It stands in contrast to multiculturalism, which encourages the preservation of distinct cultural identities within a single society.

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  1. David Heinemeier HanssonNegativeAug 26, 2026· Lex Fridman Podcast

    Cultural dissimilarity reduces the likelihood of successful assimilation.

    “the more dissimilar the culture is and the further it is, the less likely to be successful”

    Listen at 4:42:59

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