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Culture Talk
by Mik and Anna
Culture Talk is a limited series podcast about how culture influences our perception of the world. We learn of cultural worldviews, like how we think of time, or friendship, nudity, and even death but also attempt to unlearn some of those deep-rooted frameworks that can hold us from appreciating other expressions of humanity. And, of course, we aim to laugh at ourselves as much as possible!
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Episode 8: Conceptions of Beauty
If you close your eyes and think of something beautiful, what is it? What makes something beautiful? Is it perfection or imperfection? Drama or simplicity? In this episode, we delve into this dynamic, complex and fascinating concept - beauty - and travel around the world to find out what everybody else thinks about it. Join us will ya, gorgeous?
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Episode 7: Gossip
Welcome to the inner circle. In this episode, we discuss recent research that shows how beneficial gossip can be for communities. But why is gossip often considered bad? And is it really all that good? We'll dive into the reasons why we gossip (yes, we all do!) and the way different cultures approach the notion.
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Episode 6: The Body
In this episode, we talk about humanity's complicated relationship with the body with a special guest! What has influenced our view on the body? What should or should not be covered? How has our conceptions of nudity evolved? A Brief History of Nakedness, Philip Carr-Gomm www.statista.com https://tinyurl.com/could-you-be-a-nudist
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Episode 5: Death
To celebrate various holidays around the world which honor the deceased, we discuss death and how different cultures think about life's biggest question. By looking into various burial, mourning, and remembrance practices from around the world, we ponder on why we approach life and death in unique and intriguing ways. Bless Me Ultima, Rudolfo Anaya www.deadandaliveproject.com 1984, George Orwell
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Episode 4: Culture Shock
Have you ever experienced culture shock? And what is it, really? How to we address and navigate it? In this episode, Mik and Anna share their own culture shock moments and discuss how to better understand how our mindset influences how we experience it.
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Episode 3: Conversation & Storytelling
OK, so you know a language. But can you hold your own in a conversation with locals? Is language really enough to understand communication in other cultures? And how do we tell stories through generations? Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication: Paradigms, Principles, and Practices, Milton Bennet https://tinyurl.com/lewis-model-quiz
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Episode 2: Time Orientation
In this episode, Mik & Anna talk about time. How is the meaning of time constructed in a culture? How are people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors shaped by time-related considerations? They also discuss cultural dimensions: take the test and see what country you should live in! www.idrlabs.com/cultural-dimensions/test.php African Time (2014), Chijindu Kelechi Eke The Culture Map, Erin Meyer
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Episode 1: Notions of Friendship
What does culture have to do with friendship? What do different cultures think about friendship? What kind of friend are you? Friendship Test: https://t.ly/gAEZ8
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Episode 0: Introductions
Welcome to Episode 0! Your co-hosts, Anna & Mik, talk about their backgrounds, how they met each other, and what Culture Talk is all about.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Culture Talk is a limited series podcast about how culture influences our perception of the world. We learn of cultural worldviews, like how we think of time, or friendship, nudity, and even death but also attempt to unlearn some of those deep-rooted frameworks that can hold us from appreciating other expressions of humanity. And, of course, we aim to laugh at ourselves as much as possible!
HOSTED BY
Mik and Anna
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Culture Talk is a limited series podcast about how culture influences our perception of the world. We learn of cultural worldviews, like how we think of time, or friendship, nudity, and even death but also attempt to unlearn some of those deep-rooted frameworks that can hold us from appreciating...
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