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Mob Mentality and Social Control

#mob #mobmentaility #socialcontrol The right to freely express opinions in democratic nations may unexpectedly become derailed and end up uniting those with related, and sometimes radical, views. Members of these groups may become evangelized and later begin propagating their beliefs or faith outside their sphere of influence. Being a member or part of a community or group can amplify or exaggerate an individual's optimistic and pessimistic sense of security and pride. Is it possible that the co...

Self-Serving Bias in a Democracy (自利性偏差)

#selfservingbias #democracy #biased Observations and decisions promoted aggressively through corrupted one-way thinking and decision-making processes, which usually come from biased information networks, feed something called a self-serving bias. WHAT IS A SELF-SERVING BIAS? Self-Serving Bias: Definition and Examples https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-serving-bias.html What Is a Self-Serving Bias and What Are Some Examples of It? https://www.healthline.com/health/self-serving-bias Conspirator...

Cognitive Dissonance in a Democracy

#cognitivedissonance #democracynow #beliefsandsciences Unfortunately, it takes some people an extremely long time to acknowledge that some of their beliefs, or ways of thinking, weren't carefully thought out or lacked objective reasoning. It may take a lot of honest self-reflection to rid themselves of beliefs that hold them back from seeing the world as it is instead of how they want it to be Cognitive dissonance: What to know https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326738#definition Dissonan...

Religion꞉ Democratic Nations Achilles Heel

From Protestant Supremacy to Christian Slavery https://www.aaihs.org/from-protestant... 9 Devastating Actions White Enslavers Took to Convert Black People to Christianity https://atlantablackstar.com/2015/04/... https://earlyamericanists.com/2019/04... Underground Railroad https://www.history.com/topics/black-... Slave Bible Select Parts of the Holy Bible for the use of the Negro Slaves in the British West-India Islands. https://www.npr.org/2018/12/09/674995... Does the Bible Condone Slavery? ht...

The Implosion of the Democratic World Part 2

Implosion of the Democratic World Part 2 民主世界毀滅 2 In this episode, I take a deep dive into how democratic nations are allowing themselves to blindly become subservient proxy elements of foreign governments that exploit their democratic liberties in their nation to create social and political disruption across the board that may easily lead to their democratic nation’s social, political and cultural implosion. This has been a warning! Note: Pay special attention to the graphic elements in this ep...

First Warning: State-Sponsored Subversion - 104

@subversion @statesponsored @fakenews @4s1f This is a spotlight why democratic nations and their citizens must stay vigilant of how their rights and freedoms are being used against them by external forces that disrupt the core that holds their governments and national identities together. Please leave a comment if you have anything you would like to say or share concerning this topic. If you found what we have to offer of value, please click on the “subscribe” and “bell” buttons to help us sprea...

African American Relationship with Africa vs. China – 4S1F103

Social mayhem affecting black communities in the United States appears to have reached a breaking point. Many African Americans are searching for the rights and freedoms they felt they never received in the United States and began looking towards their ancestors' lands for corrections and solitude. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE! If you enjoyed this podcast please share it with your friends, family and co-workers by using the listed social media buttons. Please subscribe to the show on ...

Comparing America's and China's Cultural Revolution - 4S1F102

#blacklivesmatter #blm #culturalrevolution It seems like history always finds a way to repeat itself. However, the way it is repeating itself in America could lead to uncontrollable circumstances that could easily or eventually lead to its demise. America

Blaxit: African American Savior Complex - 4S1F101

#Blaxit #Blaxodus #AfricanAmerican #Saviorcomplex Part 1: Please give what I present some thought because I am sure my observations will upset a few of you. I would like to discuss if Blaxit is the only solution African Americans should embrace to solve their problems today in American and may later encounter in the future.

Confucius Institute Subversion - 4S1F100

China sought to use the name of its legendary philosopher to project the image of honesty and morality. However, let' take a look at how education has been used by the Chinese Communist Party as a dividing line to separate and control the thinking of freethinking societies. YouTube: https://youtu.be/msJlsJ7Ny7E FAIR USE NOTICE This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the pu...

Living as a Black Person in Asia - 4S1F99

I am aware that this is a sensitive topic. So let me explain why I say being black in Asia isn't for the weak-minded and why we all have a part to play to make situations better for not only ourselves but for others as well. 4S1F Social Media Links Facebook: The Expats Roundtable Twitter: Follow @4seas1family Youtube: Four Seas One Family THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE! Thank you for joining us here at Four Seas One Family. Please leave a comment if you have anything you would like to s...

Foreign Nationals Adopting Cultural Blindness - 4S1F98

Recently, I’ve been taking deep dives into how certain events in the world are being reflected here on-line along with how some foreign nationals observe the events they see taking place around them in their host nation. Let’s take a look at how and why some foreign nationals adopt, and in some cases promote, the ideologies of their host nation that later trigger negative opinions and cause personal losses.

Update: We Have to Move and Will

It looks like the landlord pulled a fast one on us and now we, along with other companies and occupants on our floor, have to move and find new locations to engage with our customers and continue our businesses. Over these past few weeks we were put in situations where we had to think fast and prioritize the things we needed to do to keep our business alive. Anyway, we were able to find a silver lining through this fog and keep moving in a positive direction which will also give us the opportuni...

Perspectives 2: Sean Kaiteri - A Response to the Christchurch Shooting

After the terrible event that took part in Christchurch, New Zealand, I have been getting messages from people from different parts of North America asking me questions about how safe it is to live in certain nations, particularly Taiwan. These messages are from people who are citizens in North America and who are thinking about moving abroad to pursue their aspirations. A few, and I’m not surprised, have admitted that they are hoping to do so because they feel uncertain about their security in ...

To Gain Experience You Have to be Quite Bold

While engaged in this interview, I found myself having to mute my “American pride” because I soon discovered how important it is to listen carefully to a guest’s interpretation of their host nation because they may bring out logical view points and fair reasoning in ways never thought of. From the UK and now living in Hong, Kong, China, Jamie Cawley is a teacher and author of books that cover an extensive panorama of occurrences that lead to the building of several nation’s culture, wealth, gove...

Be Open to Meeting People - 4S1F96

It can be challenging connecting with people located in different parts of the world and in different time zones, but to me and the fine people I’ve been lucky enough and, frankly, honored to speak with it’s more important that we share stories others can relate to. Giving a personal view into the lives of others who are seeing the world from a different “focal length” or mindset opens doors to better understandings of the differences as well as the commonalities we all share. Amy Brown is an Am...

Just Be The Way You Want To Be Treated By Others - 4S1F95

This episode we welcome, Charu Pathni, an Indian expat living and working for a major car manufacturer in Germany. Charu is a very focused and energetic lady who has not only persevered, but also surpassed traditional roles held for women from her home nation. Even though she hasn’t lived in every part of the world, Charu calls herself a world citizen because, in her words, “People are people and it doesn’t really matter where I come from or where my roots are from. Home is just where I can feel...

The Hardest Thing is Taking The First Step - 4S1F94

In many ways, traveling anywhere alone can not only help a person build a clearer or more in-depth understanding of oneself, but also the world around them from a perspective that wouldn’t have been obtainable while in ones home nation. So traveling abroad with a life-long partner can offer the same elements, but on a level that has twice the impact, exploration and memories. This episode we sit down for chat with two British expats now living in the land of the Toronto Maple Leafs. That’s right...

It’s Fine That I’m Not Perfect At This - 4S1F93

This episode we welcome, Nicole Palazzo. Nicole is an American expat living in Europe who is also an active podcaster. Nicole points out that from her location abroad it can sometimes be strange or even stressful for her to miss things from her home nation that she normally wouldn’t pay much attention to while living in her home nation. Her comment brings out a point that living outside ones home nation can in many ways bring a person closer to the things he or she once overlooked or took for gr...

An ENFP’s Perspective: A Lot More Slow is Steady - 4S1F92

There are many different reasons why people of all ages and personality types take the plunge to explore living abroad. Their explorations may take them to places that are not only far from their home nation and the people they love , but also lead them to unforgettable and priceless experiences that they will cherish until the day they have to leave this pale blue dot in space. I am happy to welcome Dan Johnston to the podcast. Dan is a fellow podcaster and former entrepreneur turned freelance ...

Find The Little Things That Bring You Joy - 4S1F91

Today we speak to a wonderful latina American binational who has extensive experience in media with particular expertise in creating content for the television market. Natalia Mejia, an American citizen born in México and a UCLA graduate, shares her story and unique perspective of not only what brought her to the United States , but also her personal relationships with her friends and family on both sides of the US-Mexican border. Take a glimpse into how her background has given her the ability ...

Perspectives: Taiwan Radio and a Trip Down Memory Lane with Rick Monday - 4S1FP2

No one has a total grip on events in their life that will direct them to the goals they forecast and hope to later achieve. Sometimes, being at the right place at the right time can be a blind gift that points a person in directions he or she may have never dreamt of. This episode I am happy to sit down in the Taipei studio with someone who was originally based in Korea and trained as a US military linguist who eventually followed his broadcasting aspirations at ICRT, a popular radio station in ...

Manifesting Your Overseas Experience - 4S1F90

While living outside of your home nation, regardless of the reason why, you may one day find yourself looking for ways to remain functional, creative and useful. Because of this fact, and to get the most out of your overseas experience, it becomes of the upmost importance to prioritize the elements that make up your overseas life. Choices have to be found and then executed that will allow you to sift through elements that are weighing you down and preventing you from learning and enjoying your l...

Learning Overseas Coping Methods - 4S1F89

Before traveling or living overseas, many foreign nationals mindset carries a perception that their home nation encompasses all the best things and conveniences in life. Sometimes, however, this isn't the case. In some second and third world nations many foreign nationals quickly discover that their second or third world host nation, regardless of their social and political values, are doing some things that far exceeds the ways things are done in their home nation and today this episode we have...

Perspectives: Taiwan to Canada with Peggy Lee - 4S1FP1

As an educator in Taiwan I get to interact with a lot of friends and students from different backgrounds. Many of them go abroad for business, to sightsee or continue their education. A few of them have even decided to permanently live abroad to start a new life chapter. They obtained, both positive and negative, real-time life experiences using their second or sometimes third language to build relationships and pursue their dreams or goals. I’m fortunate to have one of my former students, Peggy...

The Empowerment of the Female Traveler - 4S1F88

We are happy to sit down for a chat with a German expat world traveler who is at the time of this episode residing in the United States. Katharina Von Knobloch, who has vast experience in the corporate world as a marketing and business development manager, spends time with us from Chicago, Illinois to talk about her travels around the world both alone and with her husband. When people see Katharina traveling alone, they often ask her why she is traveling without her partner. This type of questio...

Living Abroad and Noticing The Differences - 4S1F87

Get ready to join us for a ride as we listen to the journey of an expat / immigrant from Melbourne, Australia who is now living in Vienna, Austria. Hear how Carly Hulls, upon being offered a dream job overseas, as well as taking a chance after “meeting an Austrian boy”, decided to pack up all her stuff in one backpack to embark on a new life chapter. Carly shares with us her story of living abroad as a foreign national who is very aware of not only her own overseas status, but also the status of...

Transition, Faith and Mental Illness - 4S1F86

Feeling intrigued about life overseas can be a catalyst for some people when deciding to pick up everything in their familiar environment to move on for a life abroad. This fact, combined with the need to find something meaningful in life, can point someone in a direction that previously wouldn’t have been a topic of consideration. This episode I sit down for chat with Holly Kooi. Holly is an American happily living overseas with her husband in Vienna, Austria. Tune in to learn how this wonderfu...