The provided text, excerpts from The Culture Code by Clotaire Rapaille, introduces the concept of the cultural unconscious—a shared, unstated system of meaning within a culture that influences behavior, purchasing decisions, and national identity. The author, a consultant, explains his method of using deep memory recall sessions to "decode" the emotional imprints associated with products and concepts in various cultures. Several examples of American cultural codes are revealed, such as "HORSE" for Jeep, "INDEPENDENCE" for toilet paper, and "MOVEMENT" for health, contrasting them with those of other nations like France and Germany. The text also broadly characterizes the American culture as adolescent, which manifests in codes for love ("FALSE EXPECTATION"), sex ("VIOLENCE"), and the belief that the president is "MOSES," reflecting a desire for salvation and heroic leadership. Ultimately, the source concludes that the overarching Code for America is "DREAM," rooted in optimism and the relentless pursuit of limitless opportunity.

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