The quest for meaning in a modern world is becoming paramount, amidst immigration policies, racism and social upheaval. Research has shown that towns that experienced a sudden change in demographic can become super racist.
The success of a culture is determined by the clear articulation and living of its values. Despite varying interests and backgrounds, shared values can help individuals form connections and build relationships.
The voices we choose to follow in a culture influence our morality and ultimately our political principles. It's important to seek out good voices as followers, rather than bad ones.
The culture of pretending like you don't know how you got where you are or how you got what you have can mess with people's heads. Everyone is acting like they're not trying or being intentional behind their actions.
This episode features a conversation with Trinidad James. They touch on topics ranging from hustle culture to the latest in multimedia content. Also, they discuss cultural appropriation in hairstyles.
The podcast host talks with Jordan Hall about his views on the importance of sovereignty of the dog and the emergence of new culture, and where to find him online.
The speaker shares how having a child has made them realize that improving culture is not just about personal benefits. They explore new ideas by reading advice online from people who want to make things better for certain groups of people.
The role of culture in determining the success or failure of a company has become a prominent topic, yet it is full of paradoxes and fuzzy logic, which can be attributed to the influence of incentives.
Anthropologist Helen Fisher argues that the plow is the worst thing to have happened to women as it has stripped them off their freedom to explore and be autonomous. Men have an advantage over women in the form of upper body strength.
The speaker talks about growing up in a culture that glamorizes drug dealers and suave lifestyles, and how being around these types of people influenced their own behavior.
The Western idea of categorizing molecules as either good or bad is a recent perspective that differs from traditional Chinese and other cultural viewpoints. The distinction between a poison and a medicine is not always clear-cut and can vary based on cultural context and history.
The Rainbow Room is a peaceful space filled with pastel colors, candles, and fountains. The room features a large picture of a goddess standing with her legs open, creating a burst of light in her genital area.
The speaker discusses the importance of language and accent in different countries, using French as an example. They also mention the cancellation of a comedy festival due to a COVID-19 lockdown and a friend who spent $300 on tickets.
The cultural difference in America lies between the silent majority who deeply care and want to do the right thing, and those who don't exhibit enough of this behavior. The power of choice that an individual has is emphasized, whether it's about treating a stranger or reacting to news.
The hosts talk about the different levels of caring too much or not caring at all and how they relate to different cultures. They also discuss the struggles of balancing multiple careers and leaving people out in the process.
The speaker discusses a unique handmade craft that they learned about, made from bamboo and specific to a certain culture. They express gratitude for the opportunity to learn about new cultures and traditions.
The culture in Japan allows children to roam freely and safely in public spaces. This can change one's perspective on relationships and family as it highlights how toxic and unsafe other societies can be.
This episode explores the idea that the cultural background of a cockpit crew could influence the performance of the crew during a flight. Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers highlights the case of Korean Air and other plane crashes to argue that the cockpit crew dynamics are essential for avoiding or causing accidents.
The speaker grew up around Caribbean people and spent summers in Jamaica. They believe that while they personally do not hear their accent, others may be able to detect it due to their upbringing and exposure to different cultures.
The speaker shares a story about people mistaking sugar for salt and how extremely wealthy people kept a bowl of salt on the table in the past, before discussing ghost stories told in families.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the rumor that pineapple, when used as a party decoration or served as a dish, is an international symbol of swingers.
