1: Call me Mr. Rogers, Because the World is my Neighborhood

Culture
Written By Carson Costa

In this episode…

Carson and Nicole introduce the new podcast by diving into the idea at the heart of it: we all have preconceptions about people and places beyond the boundaries of our daily lives. Breaking down those ideas and expanding our connection to people and cultures around the world can have a huge impact on our lives.

Show Notes:

Pew Research Center Article: How urban, suburban and rural residents interact with their neighbors. Click this link to read the article in full.

Takeaways:

  • A lot of us don’t know our neighbors that well. How can we be expected to know our international neighbors?

  • The kinds of relationships neighbors have can have a big impact on what you believe about your neighbors, and knowing them better can enrich your life.

  • Our brains are wired to seek out threats, even where there are none. Being aware of this can enable you to meet incredible people, see amazing places, and experience unique things.

Carson Costa

I’ve always been fascinated by stories and the way people of different cultures and backgrounds experience life. I went to the University of Nevada, Reno, and earned my Bachelor’s in Psychology. After graduation, I decided to convert a Ford Transit cargo van into a tiny home and hit the road, pursuing my dream of being a writer full-time. Now I keep a blog about my experience converting and traveling in the van and write short travel articles and book reviews on Medium.com, while working on short stories and novels that range from Epic Fantasy to Urban Fantasy to Realistic Drama Fiction. You can find more information about all my work on my website: www.carsoncosta.com.

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