Global Culture Talk
By Brian Greco
Global Culture TalkNov 04, 2018
My Theory of 1.5 World Countries & Why They Rock
Happy New Year! 2019 is full of change - perhaps for you and certainly for our exponentially globalizing world. I talk often about the balance of freedom and order, of development and opportunity - and I travel looking for places that offer the best of both worlds.
In this episode, recorded in Istanbul at the end of last year, I want to share my theory of "1.5 World" countries and why they rock - why they can offer you great benefits in lifestyle, investment, productivity, social life, identity, and more. What are these countries and why does this matter for you?
What was once the "First World" is now changing - with new standards of living possible outside of simply the "West" vs. "The Rest" - and a new paradigm of understanding countries is called for. For lack of a better term, this theory hopefully can help you understand why the opportunity you may be craving could be found somewhere in the exciting transition of globalization and modernity.
Where People are Moving to Find 'Home' - S01 E09
All of these questions strike at the heart of what we are about at Global Culture Talk - understanding the effects of globalization on identity. Why does this matter for you? Well - seeing what places best suit, for example, someone who is young and looking to start a new life and career somewhere - can teach us about the state of international attitudes, cosmopolitan, and the social fabric of humanity. In other words - giving us insight into how to create better lives for ourselves where we feel genuinely "one of" where we live, rather than as a perpetual outsider. Take a listen tonight - longer episode (35 min) - where we just scratch the surface on this topic of 'finding home'!
How Travel Helps You Stop Caring What People Think of You - S01 E08
What does travel have to do with this? And how can travel help you if you want to break free in life? In this episode, I get a little personal with my own journey in seeing how to move past the binding elements of social conditioning and keep the enriching parts that match our values. Travel, culture, and globalization are fascinating tools you can learn about to help you increase your freedom and potential in this short lifetime. Take a listen on Global Culture Talk tonight, and let's dive deep into it!
The Many Faces of Authoritarianism - In Governments, Cults, and Self-Help Movements
Knowing how to identify authoritarian structures is one of the most freeing and important lessons in a world which does not always have your well-being and freedom in mind - as they say, you may not care about its politics, but its politics will care about you. Less of a call to fear and more of a call to understand and speak out against, this episode includes my personal vantage point from recent and long-past events in my life where I have come up against authoritarian structures, large and small, that in leaving, and deprogramming myself out of them, have helped me find my own sense of freedom and power.
The fun is just beginning here at Global Culture Talk, where we dive deep into topics of globalization, culture, and identity and how to set yourself free in a noisy and complex world.
The Search for the Ideal City - S01 E06
The urban space is one that is built - it does not simply "happen" and it is a phenomenon that can radically change the way you experience reality around you. Thus, the question of how we can build better cities and live better lives comes up. In this episode, I scratch the surface on this topic by raising aspects particularly of European cities that I find important for success in creating at least the physical element of livability.
Take a listen and join us on Global Culture Talk as we dive deeper into the truth about globalization, culture, and identity.
Social Media, Expat Life & The Death of Pop Culture - S01 E05
Whether you are a frequent traveler, digital nomad, or simply an observer of pop culture trends, it is difficult to deny this reality yet also difficult to put one's finger on what it means for the emotional side of culture. Tonight's episode touches on these issues and more. Let's dive deep together with Global Culture Talk to get closer to the truth about globalization, culture, and identity.
Top 5 Misconceptions About China - S01 E04
Whatever your experience or opinion on China, I hope you can learn something about the current trends on technology, politics, culture, and tourism that I think China can teach. There is so much missed opportunity between these two worlds and I want to see that change in my lifetime. Take a listen and let me know what you think! Dive deep with me here into the truth about globalization and stepping beyond tourism at Global Culture Talk.
Seeking Understanding in the World - Why? How? - S01 E03
In this episode I wanted to take on this topic further by conveying 3 ways to approach seeking understanding in the world. This came out of a conversation tonight in Vienna with a guy who said he feels the world does not understand him. I have had this same thought, and how do we keep it from crushing our potential? Consider these as you look towards you travels and use the learnings you get from encountering the unfamiliar to better understand others and in doing so, maybe find more understanding FROM others.
Join me as we dive deeper into globalization and identity in Global Culture Talk. I look forward to talking with you soon!