What does hierarchy really mean — and why does it make some of us uncomfortable?
In the first episode of this two-part series, hosts Hostion and Andrea unpack one of the most complex cultural dynamics in the modern world: hierarchy versus egalitarianism. Drawing from their own lived experiences — growing up in military and evangelical Christian households, navigating school systems in China, and working in diverse professional environments — they explore how differently people around the world understand power, authority, and equality.
From Japan's workplace customs to Canada's \"open door policy\" culture, from Himalayan mountain climbing research to the case for flattening (or not flattening) the org chart — this episode is equal parts personal, philosophical, and practical.
Part 2 drops next week with the big question: Can hierarchy and equality actually coexist?
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