Culture and Value: Introductory Episode

September 15, 2021 00:04:18
Culture and Value: Introductory Episode
Culture and Value
Culture and Value: Introductory Episode

Sep 15 2021 | 00:04:18

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Show Notes

Mark English introduces himself and explains what he has in mind for the podcast. The general idea is to explore personal values, relating them to the broader social and cultural context. Language will be one focus, but we will also be looking at many other aspects of culture and at current global trends and how they are changing the world and shaping the future.

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