Call for Speakers: How Culture Shapes Our Inner Worlds
"Is happiness the same everywhere?" — exploring the cultural DNA of emotions.
Theme Overview
This archived call explored the diverse ways emotions are experienced, expressed, and understood across different cultures. The notice invited participants to reflect on the cultural DNA of feelings and ask a deceptively simple question: is happiness really the same everywhere?
The theme welcomed perspectives that connect culture, emotion, language, relationships, and collective norms in ways that help people understand both themselves and one another more deeply.
Archived Topic Areas
- Emotions beyond translation
- Cultural norms and emotional display
- Emotions as a collective experience
Event Format
- Each speaker delivers a 10-minute speech, followed by a 20+ minute discussion with all participants.