much of the world, it would be shocking that the farmer didn’t share his windfall with his community. We are used to government being “by the people, for the people,” and we place a strong emphasis on individualism and independence. We define ourselves in terms of our rights and freedoms. By contrast, much of the world doesn’t see personal autonomy as an important value. Rather, they view people principally as members of groups—families, tribes, and nations—that make strong claims on the