Michael Todd Fink

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Michael Todd Fink

  • Cultural Constellations

Cultural Constellations

Thursday 1st August 2024

Explore the hidden layers of culture with Michael Todd Fink as he discusses cultural humility, virtual cultures, and the impact of globalisation.
29 minutes
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Cultural Constellations: Understanding the Hidden Layers of Culture

Episode Overview

  • Culture has both visible and hidden aspects that shape our perceptions and behaviours.
  • Digitalisation and globalisation are creating new virtual cultures.
  • Cultural humility is more important than competence for meaningful intercultural relationships.
  • Understanding culture requires looking beyond surface-level observations.
  • Metaphors like the iceberg theory help explain the complexity of cultural dynamics.
Culture is like a game where the collective beliefs, practices, and values of any two or more people overlay the tangible world.
Ever wondered how culture shapes our perceptions and behaviours? In 'Cultural Constellations', Michael Todd Fink dives into the fascinating world of cultural dynamics, using metaphors like the iceberg theory and constellations to explain the visible and hidden aspects of culture. He argues that true cultural understanding goes beyond surface-level observations and requires a deeper look into the underlying values and beliefs that drive people's actions.
Through anecdotes and thoughtful reflections, Fink explores how digitalisation and globalisation are creating new virtual cultures, and how these changes impact our identities and interactions. He also touches on the importance of cultural humility over competence, suggesting that openness and empathy can lead to more meaningful intercultural relationships. This episode is a rich tapestry of ideas that will make you rethink how you view culture and your place within it.
Tune in for an enlightening discussion that blends art, science, and spirituality, and find out why embracing cultural humility might just be the key to a more compassionate world.