ALIEN EXPATS, LOCAL STRANGERS, MIGRANT TOURISTS English Philosophical Discussion

We are all here on this planet, as tourists, as it were. As said the Dalai Lama. But if we're all tourists, how do we react on "tourist go home"? We're all strangers in a strange land, not only when we're abroad. But is there a home we left or a home that we found?

I lately listened to a podcast, where somebody was describing their great-grandparents experience when migrating from Austria to Argentina. For personal reasons, I could relate to quite many details. But one remark made me stop. Back then, a whole load of countries was gladly welcoming migrants, saw them as a 100% net positive addition: active people, with a drive to achieve. And at least the means to travel far.

Today, at least traveling far is far from adventurous. In 40 days around the world means you are a sightseeing tourist: crisscrossing the world can easily be done in under 4.
The word migrant almost became slur. Now the concept of remigration (A.K.A. deportation light) finds followers all over the planet. No wonder that the more well-off rechristened themselves as Expats (which emphasises where you came from, instead of where you are) or Digital Nomads (which emphasises that soon you'll be gone anyway, digitally nomading somewhere else).

So where are you on a scale between chatty, extroverted alien and longterm local, but total hermit? What's your story?
Let's have a chat.

After a quick intro we'll dive into our discussion.

• The discussion is in English and you will need to have a high B2 level or above to participate. Attendance numbers are limited due to the size of the venue. If you can't come, change your RSVP before lunchtime on the day in case there is a wait list, and someone wants to come in your place. Looking forward to see you.
• There will be some beer and vermut, but otherwise it's BYB: bring your own bottle and bring your own brain.