American Culture 2.0: Software that Elevates Everyone's Life

American Culture 2.0: Software that Elevates Everyone's Life is the most comprehensive articulation of American culture available. It offers a powerful synthesis of natural law, the West's Judeo-Christian heritage, American principles of self-government, and the insights of modern science. This book presents perspectives and practices that enable individuals, families, communities, schools, businesses, and governments to flourish.Modern life is difficult because our instincts were forged in small hunter-gatherer communities thousands of years ago. Today, we adapt to modern society through culture, by acquiring "scripts" from parents, teachers, communities, and prestigious people. Fortunately, American culture is rich in scripts and opportunities. Yet to thrive in today's complex world, we must go beyond casual scripts and intentionally adopt more empowering ones.Readers will learn about the evolution of the universe, life, and culture, our instinctual nature, a culturally acquired operating system, and many peculiarities of American Culture. The book discusses ways to reframe our thoughts, elevate our self-talk, and develop executive function. It explores how to strengthen relationships, raise thriving children, and improve educational outcomes. It offers strategies to help businesses prosper, reduce the influence of special interests, create a superior social safety net, live peacefully, and evolve a more effective culture.