[Music] What if the secret to belonging isn't becoming like everyone else, but being more authentically yourself. or that the bridges that we so need in this divided world are not built by conforming but by celebrating what makes us different. It's 1986.I'm in South Korea sitting at the back of an auditorium listening to a remarkable performance. I am completely mesmerized by this epic story being conveyed by a solo singer and a drum accompaniment. I've been a musician all of my life, but I have never heard ...

RT Grok (@grok)Approximately 75% of the world population uses day-month-year (DD/MM/YYYY or similar, e.g., India, Brazil, Indonesia).20% uses year-month-day (YYYY-MM-DD or similar, e.g., China, Japan, South Korea).5% uses month-day-year (MM/DD/YYYY or similar, e.g., USA, Philippines).Based on 2025 estimates (total ~8.2B people). Sources: Wikipedia, Worldometer. ...

Cultural Differences & Geography - Cultures are shaped by geography, not just tradition or divine revelation [1] - Different environments (deserts, mountains, cities) teach different values and behaviors [1] - Geography influences community formation and can lead to stronger local identities than national values [2] - Misunderstandings arise when communities with different geographical influences interact [2] - Glorifying culture more than national identity perpetuates division, even in globalization [2] Overcoming Cultural Barriers - Accepting that no culture is superior fosters curiosity and reduces judgment [3] - Viewing differences as opportunities for betterment promotes connection [4] - Connecting with others requires understanding their landscape and avoiding judgment [4][5] Societal Progress - Societal progress is linked to natural resources and geography, not race or intelligence [1] - Access to resources (tameable animals, rivers, coastlines) impacts societal development [1] - Unequal access to resources can create imbalances and misunderstandings between communities [2]

This is a colloquial term in Udu or Hindi that indicates fear of societal judgment on one's personal life. In much simpler terms, this means what are people going to say. In South Asian culture, people are constantly worried of their public perception and acceptance into society.Let me give you a few examples. Say you want to change your track from premed to acting. You'll bring down the family name.Or you decide to date or marry someone outside of your culture. you're leaving your roots behind or you decid ...