Borders are squishy! (And that's a good thing)

Subscribe to The Good World at https://www.youtube.com/@thegoodworld! New episodes every MondayFind all my content and merch at https://www.goodworld.loveJoin Seth as he explores the rich history and importance of cultural exchange through personal stories, historical insights, and an appreciation for global cuisine. Seth explores how borders have shifted over centuries and how cultural diversity fosters creativity and connection. With delightful detours into food from around the world, Seth highlights how our interconnectedness and acceptance of change can drive us towards a more inclusive and innovative world. Don't miss out on this episode full of warmth, curiosity, and a visionary spirit for a better future.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:45 Personal Story: A Trip to Santa Cruz01:36 Exploring the History of Menton(e)03:34 The Concept of Borders and Cultural Exchange08:53 Cultural Exchange Through Food11:45 The Richness of Cultural Diversity15:22 The Power of Cultural Exchange25:19 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSupport me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/goodworldStore: https://goodworld.printful.meInstagram: https://instagram.com/goodworld.love TikTok: https://tiktok.com/goodworld.love Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodworld.loveTheme song animation by Deborah Pinkney. Check out her work at https://www.deborahpinkney.comMentioned in this episode:Mentone (Restaurant): https://www.mentonerestaurant.com/Menton/Mentone (City): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MentonArticle on national border changes since 1914: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_border_changes_(1914%E2%80%93present)22 recognized languages in India: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_with_legal_status_in_India31 languages with more than 1M speakers in India: https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-most-widely-spoken-languages-in-india.htmlPeranakan cuisine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakan_cuisinePeranakan culture: https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1138ea9d-9dbe-4f09-9fef-ba2c7105eb91Violet Oon: https://violetoon.com/Kevin's famous chili (clip from The Office): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcYG-5b7448Standing Together peace movement: https://www.standing-together.org/en