Why we need to embrace culture shock | Kristofer Gilmour | TEDxTownsville
The newness and unknown of cultures other than what we are already familiar with can be daunting. Moving from a mental place of culture shock to ‘culture comfort’ involves a process of three steps we each can follow in our own time and in our own ways; 1) Flâneurie (or wandering while wondering), 2) Embrace the space around us and 3) Reflection on our actions and activities. When arriving, beginning and being in a new space of any kind have a go at following these steps and see what happens!
Kris is in his final year of a BA in International Relations with a BSc in Geography at Macquarie University. He is curious about people and wants to understand the ways we interact with each other around the world. Kris wants to find the answers to questions like; what impact public spaces have on our behaviour? Why do we fear what we don’t understand? How do we design cities to encourage trust and social well being? Having studied abroad in India, France and the Czech Republic where he has gathered observations about how culture is created, Kris sees that the world is moving away from nationhood and that we need to learn the power we can muster when we work for diversity. Kris is keen to contribute to the world in a way that celebrates intercultural community building through education, planning and innovation.
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This was a very profound and deep reflection of culture shock in my opinion. Just something i needed.
Great video - proud to be a mostly consistent culture embracer :). Well put.
The best dance DnB artist on the scene atm 🔥🔥
Is it possible to get a transcript for TedX talks?
Love this, such a brilliant way to explain.
Still profound even to this day
Underrated 👏✨
Unpleasantries can be avoided. We're not on the same page. Yes. This is correct to an extent. Every thing is not dialogue. This is so mundane. I'm tired of over analyzing. Sometimes you just need a minute to just be. So be energy drinks.
*me watching this 3 weeks living in a new small town
My God I wished I'd seen this before I travelled overseas to live.
Sounds a bit like Fight or flight
12th
Ummmm after explaining some things this is still airing
Or sleep till your eyes pop open.
9:35 tedx gilmour
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