Category: Culture

Believing These 6 Myths About Culture Prevents Growth & Progress Culture is an essential aspect of our lives and shapes the way we think, communicate, and interact with others. However, there are many misconceptions and myths surrounding culture that can prevent individuals from growing and understanding the complexities of intercultural...

The Differences between Multicultural, Cross-Cultural, & Intercultural Communications By Liu Liu | LIC Board Member   In today’s interconnected world, understanding different cultures is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. But navigating the complex terrain of terminology can be tricky and confusing. It can feel like deciphering hieroglyphics. Three...

Cultural Competence in Education  The Heart of Cultural Competence in Education Unlocking the Power of Understanding Cultural competence is like a guiding light in the vibrant world of education. It’s all about understanding different cultures and why it’s super important for learning. But what does it really mean and why...

Digital Nomads and their Impact on Culture By Sekayi M – LIC Board Member Digital nomads are a diverse cohort of remote workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals, who leverage technology to work from any location. They travel across their own country or explore foreign shores and the web is their vital...

Beyond the Camel Ride: Cultivating an Open Mind for Cultural Diversity By Liu Liu – LIC Board Member I love this photo of me riding a camel in Rajasthan, India when I visited India for the first time back in 2007. Since then I have been to India many times....

Art, Tea, and Culture: A Journey with Pierre Sernet Imagine a tea room that travels the world, setting up in different corners of the globe to bring people together. This is the heart of Pierre Sernet’s project, “One”.  In “One,” Pierre captures the intimate moments of sharing tea with strangers...

Diary of a Different Culture for a Day By Nicole Farid – LIC Board Member The Shock of Experiencing a Different Culture Imagine waking up one morning, finding yourself in a foreign country, surrounded by a new family, with no knowledge of their cultural norms. How would you react? You...

The China Room: A Hidden Symbol of Diplomacy in the White House When people think of diplomacy in the White House, they often picture high-stakes meetings, press conferences, and state dinners. However, one of the most understated symbols of diplomacy lies quietly on the ground floor: the China Room. Origin of...

By Liu Liu – LIC Board Member Presented at AIMS London 2025 My article today is a slightly unusual path into this topic: through computer games. And specifically, how gaming—powered by AI—is transforming how we teach, preserve, and emotionally connect with culture, history and heritage. Gaming as a Bridge Between...

By Nicole Farid – LIC Board Member Isn’t it amazing that green tea and matcha—something that started in China and flourished in Japan thousands of years ago—can now be found on almost any high street around the world? What caused this journey across the globe? And I’m not just talking...