Culture Shock: What We Value vs. What Really Matters

Culture lenses shape how we perceive ourselves, the world, and one another.

I recently was invited to a birthday brunch by one of my friends. At the end of the brunch, I went to pay and the my friend whose birthday it was said they were paying for everyone's meal since they had invited us to their birthday. They went on to say that's how they do it in the culture they're from and it would be their joy to treat us on THEIR birthday...I was gobsmacked.

Especially since when they came to my birthday they paid for part of my meal, haha!

How might culture be shaping our ability to interact and create spaces of joy and life? The videos below will help us explore this topic a deeper level.

It's helpful to watch the videos beforehand, but if you can't find the time, just show up.

It's going to be an amazing night, see you there :)
Dustyn

Please note costs for the night are 3 Euro.

Below are two videos to watch before the event. Do your best to watch them as they help us have even better conversations together.

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# # ★ Video 1: How Culture Drives Behaviours | Julien S. Bourrelle | TEDxTrondheim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Yy6poJ2zs

Julien argues how we see the World through cultural glasses. By changing the glasses you can change the way you interpret the World.

Julien is the founder of Mondå, a project that helps Norwegians benefit from cultural diversity while supporting talented foreigners in their efforts to adapt and connect with Norway. He is educated as an astronautical engineer and is currently completing a doctoral degree in Norway. He is originally from Canada and speaks English, Norwegian, French and Spanish. He has been active in higher education policy at the European level, at the national level in Norway and locally at different institutions. He became the first foreign board member of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Other positions include the Norwegian national research committee (UHR), the board of the national Norwegian doctoral organisation and the presidency of NTNU’s doctoral organisation.

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# # ★ Video #2: The lies our culture tells us about what matters --- and a better way to live | David Brooks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB4MS1hsWXU

Our society is in the midst of a social crisis, says op-ed columnist and author David Brooks: we're trapped in a valley of isolation and fragmentation. How do we find our way out? Based on his travels across the United States -- and his meetings with a range of exceptional people known as "weavers" -- Brooks lays out his vision for a cultural revolution that empowers us all to lead lives of greater meaning, purpose and joy.

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Please note the following:

We want to provide a space for those who are curious about life, enjoy TED Talks, and want to share their findings with others. Please join us as we consider this topic, Wednesday, April 2 at 7:15pm.

Newcomers are most welcome! It's a welcoming meetup that will help you connect in easily.

NOTE: We ask for a 3 Euro contribution on the night to cover costs. You can either give on the night or use Revolut using this Revtag: revolut.me/dustyn85

Thank you.