Work in progress
these are just general ideas, not thought out yet
The Medici Effect discusses innovation coming from diverse industries and ideas at their intersection. This concept can be linked to cultural connections as well, where intercultural exchanges lead to unique insights.
💭 examples of people who by moving between cultures surpassed both their original and the new culture?
Additionally, understanding limitations of texts can lead us beyond current perspectives, implying the importance of cultural context in broadening our comprehension. → Integration of knowledge is linking the old and the new
Contextualization: Zettelkasten encourages you to constantly contextualize information. When encountering a cultural practice, you’d immediately ask: “How does this relate to other cultures? What are the underlying values at play? What are the historical factors that shaped it?” → Anthropology background information
In fiction: The Culture series by Iain M. Banks, specifically mentioning Marain (the culture’s language) designed for linguistic diversity and aesthetics which relates to communication across cultures through shared languages or symbols.