TALK SHOW Title: Module Four: A World

Of Ideas Global Culture and Media

[INTRO MUSIC]

Host:Good day, people of the globe! Welcome back

to our talk show where we explore the fascinating
world of ideas, culture, and media. I'm your
host,CHARLES SPENCER PANTULLANA and this
is, THE GLOBAL TALK!

MUSIC [APPLAUSE]

Charles: Our first guest today is a student from

Davao Oriental State University taking up Bachelor
of Science in Civil Engineering who has spent time
studying the impact of globalization on cultural
identities. She will share her knowledge to us now
and answer queries from us. I’m excited! Please
welcome, Miss Aisha Therese Cadayona!

MUSIC [APPLAUSE]
Aisha: (Mupasok with kaway2 sa mga audience
then makig beso2 kay charles) Hi! Hi everyone!
Thank you, Charles. It's a pleasure to be here.
Hello, everyone! Thank you for the warm welcome! I
hope I’ll effectively share my knowledge about
global culture and media to you so that I won’t also
put to waste your effort in coming here. (Mulingkod
sila duha)

Charles: Okay. So, how’s college life lately Miss

CE?

Aisha: Well, you know, generally speaking, I’ve

been very busy and even pressured, char OA, but
yes, as a student, we can’t really avoid these kinds
of challenges in college life right. I mean, we are
studying for our future and experiencing these
challenges we face especially in college is, well I
can say, normal. At the end of the day, it’s still up to
us on how to positively face them all, how we
balance our time, social life, and studies.
Charles: Yes. I can relate on that. College life is
indeed draining especially to those who are really
having a great time handling problems most
importantly in their personal life.

Aisha: Yeah right. It’s really all about that now

Charles. It's completely normal to find college life
challenging. Balancing academics, social life, and
personal responsibilities can be tough, but it's all
part of the learning experience. I am even
challenged of this talk show because I have a lot of
tasks to do but I’d also love to share knowledge to
you so yeah, I’m here now. HAHAHA Yeah you
know Charles

Charles and Aisha: TIME MANAGEMENT!

HAHAHA

Charles: Yes. Okay! We don’t wanna waste any

second now so let’s start the query quest. In this,
we will discuss and answer random questions about
the global culture and media. Now the first question
is what is global and culture?

Aisha: Okay. When we say Global, buong mundo,

we are not just talking one country here but all of
the countries around the globe. Okay so literally, it
pertains to or involves the entire world or the whole
of humanity, rather than just a specific region or
country. Now Culture. So every country has their
own culture. Here in the Philippines, we have our
own culture/s. We have our own beliefs, traditions,
values. Just like hospitilaity as a Filipino culture, …
Culture is the unified style of human knowledge,
beliefs and behavior from which people learn, and
the ability to communicate knowledge to the next
generation. It encompasses the beliefs, customs,
traditions, values, and behaviors shared by a group
of people.

Charles: How about religion? Is it part of culture?

Aisha: Yes, it’s part of culture because, culture too
includes elements such as language, religion,
cuisine, art, music, and social habits. All activities
learned by a man in the society can be considered
as culture and religion is part of it. That is why if
you’ll say na for ex. “Culture ko na talagang
magkamot ng ulo or whistle while walking” you can’t
say na it’s culture kase ikaw lang ang gumagawa.
Maybe we can call it mannerism but not culture Kasi
nga culture is shared by a group of people.

Charles: Okay, talking about culture, there is what

we call the dominant culture, a type of culture that
has the most power or the most influence, now in
this aspect of culture, how can you explain
assimilation, accomodation, and acculturation?

Aisha: Assimilation describes how people

incorporate new information into existing schemas
or is that when you have a group of people that
basically fit in with the dominant culture. This means
that an individual just add up those new learnings of
culture he/she got to his/her existing culture. It’s like
he/she combine the old information and new infos.
So what does that mean,for example in America, a
Filipino that goes to a new school and tries to fit in
with the dominant culture, meaning blending with
the other american students and then he/she gets
to be playing any after school activities, so there is
an assimilation of culture because we can say that
there is like an outsider that is coming in to a new
environment and they try to assimilate with their
culture and so therefore they try to follow the
dominant culture.

When we say accommodation, it is the process in

which someone tries their best to have a balance
between both cultures. Example is a Filipino-
American person. So accommodation in this is
basically when that person is trying to keep the
dominant culture but at the same time not forget
their roots so for example I am a Filipina,and
together with my family, moved to America because
I will be working there and so I speak fluent english
because it is necessary for me to do my job, like of
corse, I’m in america, so I have to speak english
when I am at work to be able to socialize and
communicate effectively, however when I’m back
home or at home with my Filipino family, I speak
Tagalog so I am trying to keep the balance between
both cultures and that’s an example of
accommodation, someone that is trying to keep
their identity by not forgetting their roots and at the
same time having this respect and appreciation for
the dominant culture.

Charles: Alright so that’s assimilation and

accommodation in culture. Now how about
ethnocentrism and xenocentrism ?

Aisha: Actually, ethnocentrism and xenocentrism

are under the umbrella of what we call the
acculturation. It has the prefix ac which means
access or acceot. What is being accessed pr
accepted here, the culture. Whose culture? Culture
of others. In other words, acculturation is the
process of learning another culture.

Charles: Ah so This is where it comes in that we

have adopted something and because of this we
are having a modification in our own culture.

Aisha: Yes. But, acculturation does not mean that

our own culture is being disregarded or will
disappear forever, rather, there is only a
transformation or modification in our own culture.

Charles: How?

Aisha: Well, it is said that we humans are social

creatures and because of this, we learn from the
culture of others and so do others. So we can't
avoid thinking about whose culture is more uplifting
or which is down. Is it theirs or ours? Now the two
concepts that we will pay attention to in this regard
is that what you said, ethnocentrism and
xenocentrism.
C: Oh, can you explain their differences?

A: Yes, ofc. When we say ethnocentrism, it came

from the greek word ethnos which means people
and centric which means center. So when you put
your own culture around the world, you are showing
your ethnocentric side because ethnocentrism is
when you believe that your culture is better and is
like superior than other cultures. For example, one
of the unique culture we have here in Philippines is
the use of po and opo showing respect for elders.
And for us Filipinos, in this culture, we are more
uplifting because we are the only one who have this
culture or way of showing respect for elders. Now
xenocentrism. It came from the greek word xeno
which means stranger and cetric which means
center. It is when we put the culture of others at the
center of the world because for us, their culture is
more superior than our culture or they’re more
uplifted than what we have. Obviously, it is the
opposite of ethnocentrism. Example, for us
Filipinos, going to another country, especially to
America, is the way to improve our lives and get out
of poverty. This is the feeling that the culture we live
in is inferior or lower than the culture of others so
we prefer some elements or parts of the culture that
others have over the culture that we have.

Charles:Oh, to simply put, Ethnocentrism is the

belief that one’s culture is superior to all other
cultures and by contrast, the xenocentrism is the
belief that other cultures are superior to one’s own
culture.

A: Yes! and Charles, we talked about the

acculturation right as the process in which we learn
another culture. Actually we also have what we call
the enculturation which is the process of learning
our own culture. Diba like, opposite lang din ng
acculturation. When we say enculturation, it has a
prefix en which means enclose, so when we say
enclose, mayroon tayong binabakuran and in the
context of culture, kung ano lang ang nasa loob, it’s
just all that we learned. For example, our Filipino
parents are teaching us to eat using fork and spoon,
we can say that they are enculturating us. Or
sometimes, we didn’t notice that we eat using our
hands like me just because we would see some of
the people around us doing it so.

Charles: Oh, so therefore enculturation began first

at birth through like what we call the agents of
cultural transmission. There’s our family, the school
and the society. Alright, thank you for that Miss
Aisha. That’s a lot. Now moving on, so in every
country, there is culture, am I right miss. And there
is also a culture globally or what we called global
culture that is the shared values, beliefs, norms,
customs, and practices that transcend national
boundaries and are embraced by people worldwide,
right. Now what are some way in spreading the
culture globally?

Aisha. Dito na natin mapapasok ang media. Just

because, diba you said that global culture is the
shared values, norms, beliefs and etc. that
transcend nationally, global culture is not just about
the shared beliefs or culture that transcends
globally but it also includes traditional forms of
media like newspapers, television, radio, and
magazines, as well as newer forms such as the
internet, social media, diba like Facebook and
Instagram, which connect people from different
parts of the world and digital platforms.

Charles: Okay Media, Miss. What more can you

say about media or what is media?

Aisha: Actually, it wasn’t really media there or hindi

media ang tawag agad2. But media is a carrier of
culture.That is what I said earlier that media is like a
way to spread the culture of a country. It is a tool
for the interaction of people with different cultures,
and well, according to Lule (2014), historically,
media underwent five stages of development from
the earliest forms to the complex one. This is why I
said, hindi siya media agad2. Actually the media
and these five stages affect globalization
progressively.

Charles: So what are these 5 stages that Lule is

saying?

Aisha: Okay, so these five stages of development

are the oral communication where it all started kasi
nga before giving or spreading information, we first
need and know how to communicate, script, printing
press, electronic media and digital media.

Charles: So from their definitions, we can say that

these media bring culture, am I right Miss?

Aisha: Yes, you’re absolutely right. These media

bring Culture. It is because those informations that
these media give are those different cultures that
can be aquired from modern countries. So, take
note that our topic here is global culture and media.
Charles: How about Media and Economic, Political
and Cultural Globalization?

Aisha: Well, media in economic globalization would

facilitate the flow of information, capital and goods
across borders like for example through platforms
such as social media and online marketplace.
Politically, the advent of media or more like digital
media platforms has democratized access to
information, tho it also raise concerns about
misinformation, media coverage of international
conflicts and humanitarian crises can also influence
public perceptions, government polocies, and global
solidarity efforts.

C: So this is where we can talk about the dynamics

of local and cultural production right?

A: Yes! global culture tends to move easily around

the globe even before through non material digital
forms.
C: Can you explain why?

A: Because, we all know that there is now an

emergence of new technologies, gadgets,
cellphones, and even internet that make us able to
be more exposed. Actually, there’s an exlaination
of that according to Pieterse (2014). He’s a scholar
who asserted that the only outcomes of the
influence of globalization on culture are the cultural
differentialism, cultural convergence and or
hybridity.

C: Oh, right. Can you explain these outcomes? The

cultural differentialism first.

A: Okay. Let’s start with cultural differentialism.

From the word itself ‘diff.’ views cultural difference
as immutable o hindi nagbabago so there would be
a clash, kasi like for example sa west and western
civilizations, there is really cultural differentialism, or
sa religion, most of the religions are not in good in
mutual understanding because of different beliefs
like the Islam and Roman Catholic, so the said
outcome of these is the cultural differentialism.

C: How about the cultural convergence?

A: So from the word again “convergence” , it

suggests that globalization engenders a growing
sameness of cultures. There are instances that
cultures become the same.

C: How could this happen?

A: Well, the simple explaination for that is that there

are countries who like to copy the culture and there
are also countries who are likely to be forced to
copy the culture of a country because it might be
powerful or famous. For example, here in Asia, no
other than KPop. Diba, most of the teenagers
particularly here in the Philippines like me prefer to
dress up like the south koreans and those type of
style or fashion that koreans have, we like to do or
have them too.
C: Yes that’s right. But the only sad thing is that the
most influential countries are the ones who are
followed and those that are not or poor ones, most
probably, they are the ones who change. Okay.
How about the cultural hybridity or hybridization?

A: From the word itself again “hybridity”, it suggests

that globalization spawns an increasing and
ongoing mixing of cultures. An example of this are
the Chavacano. These are in the part of Mindanao
that, diba we were colonized by the Spaniards and
they have their culture when they colonized us just
like the language.

C: Yes, actually no there are words we use

nowadays that we don’t know it came from them
even the Lechon, I really didn’t know it was from
them really. HAHAHAHA So let’s get back to what
you said the Chavacano?
A: Yes, Chavacano. It is a spanish-based creole
language of Zamboanga City and some parts of
Cavite which exemplifies hybridity in language by
the merging of two cultures, and it’s glad to think
that not only the Spaniards colonized us right.

C: Yes, we also have the Japanese and Americans.

A: yah, like in a way of entertainment just like the

cinema, it’s from the americans. All in all, hybridity
is when we get to have our own. We tend to get
ideas from other cultures and we were able to
create our own culture. However, a disadvantage
that we can see from it is that we tend to force
ourselves to have cultures that aren’t fit for us to
have.

C: You’re right. Like in terms of physical

appearance. Example, we see americans or
japanese are tall, white and compare them to us
Filipinos who are not really that tall people, most of
us, like we’re not white either so we tend to
compare our physical physique with that of those
invaders. It’s like because these countries are
powerful or influential, we must imitate them.

A: Very right, Charles. Also with the beauty

products being promoted or endorsed nowadays,
most likely, they’re whitening products and worst,
some of those who really wanted to be like the
western countries, they tend to have plastic surgery
or inject gluta to their body.

C: Yes. Should I buy one whitening product or

change my nose to be like an American? Chars.

A: Huy, Proud Filipino eyy. But really, most wanted

to, for example have rhinoplasty surgery to have
this nose like the Americans because, here ah, the
ugly truth, it’s really sad to think but we Filipinos are
from the malay race so we really have like little
nose only and its not that bad for me actually. It’s
not nice to change ourselves or our culture just to fit
to those trends that globalization have. We must
love what we are and who we are as Filipinos.

Charles: Wow, that’s fascinating. I really learned a

lot.

Aisha: I’m glad you do. I also hope those students

out there watching now have learned from this talk
too.

Charles: Yes, I’m sure they have too. So that’s all

for today’s talk. Thank you so much Miss Aisha
Cadayona of the Dvao Or. State Univ for sharing
your insights on global culture and media. It's been
a thought-provoking discussion.

Aisha: Of course, walang anuman. Thank you for

having me, [Host's Name]. It was a pleasure to be
part of this conversation. Thank you for the
opportunity to share my learnings too.
Charles: And thank you to our audience for joining
us today. Remember, embracing global culture and
media can enrich our lives and foster a more
inclusive society. Stay tuned for more exciting
episodes of "A World of Ideas"! This is: THE
GLOBAL TALK! [OUTRO MUSIC] [APPLAUSE]
Goodbye, everyone!

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TALK SHOW DAY 2

[Opening Monologue]

Host: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's

special edition of "Global Conversations," where we
delve into the complex interplay between religion
and globalization. As our world becomes
increasingly interconnected, it's crucial to explore
how this phenomenon impacts our diverse religious
landscapes. Tonight, we'll unravel the new
possibilities and furthering challenges arising from
this dynamic relationship. So, let's dive in!

[Applause]

Host: To kick things off, let's define our terms.

Globalization, often viewed through an economic
and political lens, encompasses the spread of
capitalism worldwide. However, it's more than just
goods and finance. With our world becoming more
interdependent, individuals seek stability in a rapidly
changing landscape. And where do they turn?
Religion. Joining us tonight are TATA students from
Davao Oriental State Umiversity taking up Bachelor
of Science in Civil Engineering. Together, we will
talk about the Globalization of Religion. Please
welcome, our future engineers, Ms. Ghenelle Adrino
and Ms. Krystelline Del Valle!
(MUSIC WHILE MUPASOK SILA TAPOS BESO2
UG MAG WELCOME SA AUDIENCE BAGO
MULINGKOD)

Aisha: Hello ladies! Please take a seat. How are

you girls?

Ghenelle: We’re very much good.

Kristel: (Mu tango2 sabay ingon) Yes. This is such a

great opportunity to be here sharing our learnings
and talking more about the globalization of religion.

Aisha: Yes, that’s good. Okay, we don’t want to

waste any second now, let’s now proceed to the
query quest. Let’s get started! Miss Adrino. let's
start with you. What is religion first?

Ghenelle: Okay, generally, religion is a “system of

beliefs and practices.” It came from the Latin word
“religare” which means “to bind together again that
which was once bound but has since been torn
apart or broken.” It actually has types, the
monotheism which is the belief in a single God,
polytheism which is the belief of the existence of
many Gods, and the animism or traditional which is
the belief that spirits inhabit some or all classes of
natural objects or phenomena.

Aisha: Yes, and relating to globalization,

globalization brings a culture of pluralism, meaning
religions “with overlapping but distinctive ethics and
interests” that interact with one another.” Can you
explain these religions?

Kristel: Yes, actually, we have the leading religious

traditions around the world which are the Hinduism,
Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. So
these religions teach values such as human
dignity, equality, freedom, peace, and solidarity.

Aisha: Alright. Okay, Miss Ghenelle, you have

somehow said a relationship of globalization and
religion a while ago, now how does globalization
affect indigenous religions and cultures?

Ghenelle: Thank you for that question. Well,

globalization poses both opportunities and
challenges for indigenous communities. On one
hand, it allows for cultural exchange and
preservation. However, it also brings the risk of
cultural homogenization, eroding traditional
practices and beliefs.

A: Fascinating. Well, another question, do

globalization engenders greater religious
tolerance ?

K: Yes. Indeed, globalization engenders greater

religious tolerance through such religious values
from those religious traditions that Ghenelle said a
while ago, in such areas as politics, economics, and
society.

A. Oh, can you elaborate these areas more?

K: Yes. Well in political areas, globalization has
built global political forums that integrate cultural,
ethnic, and religious differences or ideologies that
were once perceived as dividing the world through a
large number of international organizations such as
the United Nations (UN) and
the World Health Organization (WHO), regional
organizations like the European Union (EU), or the
African Union (AU). So when discussing issues
such as international peace and security, health
issues, poverty, and
environment, these organizations generally share
many of the same basic commitments as religious
traditions, diba, what are those again, peace,
human dignity, and human equality, as well as
conflict
Resolution.

G: Yes, and in addition to these political

organizations, we also have The Parliament of the
World’s Religions of 1993 that brought the world’s
diverse faith traditions—from African indigenous
religions, the major religions (Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam), to any forms of faith that would agree to
civil dialogue through mutual encounter—to use
their similar values
and discuss world affairs.

A: Wow. That’s a lot. How about in the areas of

economics?

K: Well, In terms of economics, as the economy of

the major countries of the world has grown, the
main religions of each of those countries have also
grown financially. This then provides more financial
resources for religions to spread their beliefs. For
example, missionary work—especially in light of
globalization—is strong in many Third World
countries where religious representatives convert
the natives. As a result, the major religions today
have scattered across the globe like the Christianity
turning “southern” and “black,” or Islam turning
“Asian,”. With this, we can say that religions are
fulfilling their general purpose of spreading their
beliefs to people all over the world while still holding
on to their original territorial spaces where their
shrines exist.

A: And in the society?

G: In this area, we can say that religion has

tremendously benefited from technological
advancements. For example, websites that provide
the opportunity to contact others worldwide and
hold debates which allow religious ideas to spread
and television which allows for religious channels
that provide visual religious teachings and
practices. So, with this bringing
religious teachings into every home and monitor in
a global setting, religions have come together into
one setting.

A: Wow, fascinating insights! So In short,

globalization allows for religions previously isolated
from one another to now have regular and
unavoidable contact. As a result, globalization
brings to the light the fact that since religions have
similar values, not one of them is “correct” and,
therefore, can be changed. Now, there is what we
call the ideological component of globalization
which is the globalism, are there any distinctions of
this from religion?

K: Yes. Well, Religion is concerned with the

sacred, while globalism places value on material
wealth. Also, Religion follows divine
commandments while globalism With this, we can
say that Religious people are less concerned with
wealth and all that comes along with it like higher
social status, a standard of living similar with that of
the rest of the community, exposure to "culture," or
top-of-the-line education for the children because
thev are ascetics, meaning they’re like people who
leads a simple life and deny themselves material
satisfaction in contrast with globalists, precisely
because they shun anything material for complete
simplicity.
A: Oh, so with this idea, we can sae that globalism
and religion is a type of globalization?

G: Yes, that’s why if you happen to notice, when we

say religion, our first impression on it is that they
could help us find us find our way of life which could
be true specially to the religious, however, there is
one disadvantage uprises above the idea.
Religion tends to divide everyone, like for example
the Islam, Catholic, Born Again, etc. right, like with
this division, we tend to result to a war and conflict
because of the different beliefs reinstated.

A: Oh, so all religious mentioned are making efforts

at spreading the word of God and gaining
adherence to other countries, and religions regard
identities associated with globalism

K: Yes, like citizenship, language and race so as

inferior and narrow because they are earthly
categories. So these distinctions explain why
certain groups flee their communities and create
impenetrable centuries where they can practice
their religions without the meddling and control of
state authorities.

A: Ah like the Rizalistas isolate themselves in mount

banahaw or groups who believe that living among
the non believers will distract them from their
mission or tempt them to abandon their faith and
become sinners like everyone else.

G: Yes

CHIU: Okay, question, what is the relation of

religion to globalization?

Ghenelle: Well, there is the way in which

globalization flattens out cultural differences, erodes
local customs and beliefs, and spreads a secular,
capitalist way of life that us at odds with religions of
all sorts.
Kristel: Yes, that’s right. Also at the same time,
religion serves as the source of globalization’s
greatest resistance and as a haven for those
standing in opposition to its ubiquitous yet often
subtle power. That is why, if we try to describe the
relationship of religion and globalization, it is
antagonistic, meaning may positive sude at
mayroon ding negative side.

Chiu: How about the result of the interaction of

region and culture in global-local religion.

G: Well, Roudometof( 2014) developed a model of

four distinct glocalization namely the
vernacularization which is the blending of universal
religions with local languages like the arabic as
Islam’s sacred language and greek or lation in
christianity,we have indigenization that transform a
universal religion to suit the specifics of a particular
ethnic group like iyong pagpractice ng Islam ng mga
various ethnic groups for example sa Zmboanga
Peninsula, next is nationalization which construct a
link between the nation and the church for example,
the Philippines Independent Cgurch as an
Independent Christian denomination na parang
national modifiers sa pagkakakilanlan sa kanilang
relihiyon, and transnationalization which has
complemented religious nationalism by focusing
groups of identifying specific religious traditions of
real or imagined national homeland example yong
INC or Iglesia ni Cristo .

A: Okay, that’s a lot guys. Now for the last question

is, I think it would be nice if we invite some
audience here to share their insight about this
question: Is rel igion is the cause of global conflict
or it will be the solution for having global peace? I
think we have a muslim and ___ audience here, can
we invite you here in stage. Just a few perspectives
you can share about your religion and what can you
answer to the last question.

(mag start na pag share2 diri ug knowledge sa kada

religion)
K: Well, the relationship between religion and global
conflict and global peace are very important to
analyze and understand. In the field of international
politics, religion has been regarded as new source
of clash between and among people with different
and even similar beliefs. Some political movements
rely heavily on their religion.

G: Yes that’s true that’s why we can say that there

is conflict in the world because there are many
greedy for power or money and sometimes they use
religions for evil deeds.

K: Yes, that’s right. For example during election, if

we noticed, when some candidates are
campaigning for political platforms, they use
religions to gather votes or be close or good to
churches for their own sake.

G: Yes. Like for me noh, there will be global peace

if man believes in God and not religion because I
believe that only God can save us all. Besides, we
are worshipping and loving just ONE GOD, and
even though we have different beliefs, practices, or
religion, we still must respect these beliefs and
religion.

A: Yes, I can say it’s all about the Golden Rule.

RESPECT BEGETS RESPECT! Wow, that’s really
a lot of knowledge guys, thank you so much for all
the learnings you shared. It was indeed a great
global talk! Thank you also to everyone who joined
us today. I do hope you have also gained
knowledge in there about the Globalization of
Religion same as I, and Stay tuned for more
exciting episodes of "A World of Ideas"! This is:
THE GLOBAL TALK! [OUTRO MUSIC]
[APPLAUSE] Goodbye, everyone!

END
Now, in terms of religion and global conflict or the
nuances of religion and globalization, How can
indigenous communities navigate this challenge?

K: Indigenous communities must assert agency in

preserving their cultural heritage while engaging
with the globalized world. This involves advocating
for cultural rights, revitalizing traditional practices,
and forging alliances with like-minded
organizations.

G: Interfaith cooperation plays a vital role in

preserving cultural diversity. By embracing pluralism
and mutual respect, we can create a more inclusive
society where all voices are heard.
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Important distinctions of Religion and Globalism ©

Religion is concerned with the sacred, while
globalism places value on material wealth. ©
Religion follows divine commandments while
globalism abides by human-made laws. © Religion
assumes that there is "the possibility of
communication between humans and the
transcendent," while globalism's yardstick, however,
is how much of human action can lead to the
highest material satisfaction and subsequent
wisdom that this new status produces. © Religious
people are less concerned with wealth and all that
comes along with it (higher social status, a standard
of living similar with that of the rest of the
community, exposure to "culture," top-of-the-line
education for the children). Thev are ascetics, in
contrast with globalists, precisely because they
shun anything material for complete simplicity. ©A
religious person's main duty is to live a virtuous, sin-
less life such that when he/she dies, he/she is
assured of a place in the other world (i.e., heaven),
while globalists are less worried about whether they
will end up in heaven or hell and more concerned
as to whether his/her work is contributing to the
general progress of the community, the nation, and
the global economic system. The religious detests
politics and the quest for power for they are
evidence of humanity's weakness; the globalist
values them as both means and ends to open up
further the economies of the world, The religious is
concerned with spreading holy ideas globally, while
the globalist wishes to spread goods and services.
a quick answer lang po how do you see
globalization shaping religious tolerance?

K: Globalization fosters greater religious tolerance

by facilitating dialogue and collaboration among
diverse faith traditions. Through initiatives like the
Parliament of the World's Religions, we're
promoting understanding and cooperation on a
global scale. Host: Indeed, fostering dialogue is
crucial in our increasingly diverse world. Dr. Khan,
from your perspective, how does globalization
intersect with Islam? Dr. Khan: Globalization
presents both opportunities and challenges for
Islam. While it allows for the spread of Islamic
teachings and values, it also exposes Muslims to
cultural influences that may challenge traditional
beliefs. Moreover, Islamophobia and geopolitical
tensions further complicate the relationship between
Islam and globalization. [Transition to Panel
Discussion] Host: Thank you all for your insightful
perspectives. Now, let's delve deeper into the
nuances of religion and globalization. Dr.
Thompson, you mentioned the risk of cultural
homogenization. How can indigenous communities
navigate this challenge? Dr. Thompson: Indigenous
communities must assert agency in preserving their
cultural heritage while engaging with the globalized
world. This involves advocating for cultural rights,
revitalizing traditional practices, and forging
alliances with like-minded organizations. Rev. Patel:
I couldn't agree more. Interfaith cooperation plays a
vital role in preserving cultural diversity. By
embracing pluralism and mutual respect, we can
create a more inclusive society where all voices are
heard. Dr. Khan: Absolutely. It's essential to
recognize the diversity within Islam and challenge
stereotypes perpetuated by globalization. Muslims
must engage in critical dialogue and reclaim their
narrative to counteract Islamophobia and promote
understanding. [Transition to Audience Q&A] Host:
Now, let's turn to our audience for questions. Yes,
you in the front row. Audience Member: How can
religious communities harness technology to adapt
to globalization while maintaining their core values?
Rev. Patel: Technology offers unprecedented
opportunities for religious communities to connect
and engage with a global audience. From social
media platforms to online learning platforms, we
can spread our message while staying true to our
traditions. Dr. Thompson: Additionally, virtual
spaces provide platforms for indigenous storytelling
and cultural exchange. By leveraging digital tools,
we can ensure that our voices are heard in the
global conversation. [Closing Thoughts] Host: As
our discussion comes to a close, it's clear that
religion and globalization share a complex and
multifaceted relationship. While globalization brings
new possibilities for cultural exchange and
collaboration, it also poses challenges to traditional
beliefs and identities. Through dialogue,
cooperation, and technological innovation, religious
communities can navigate these challenges and
forge a more inclusive and interconnected world.
[Final Remarks] Host: Thank you to our esteemed
guests and our wonderful audience for joining us
tonight. Remember, the conversation doesn't end
here. Let's continue to explore the intersection of
religion and globalization and strive for a more
harmonious and understanding world. Until next
time, this is "Global Conversations." Goodnight!
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Charles: Okay Miss, you have shared what Global
culture and what media is, now in global culture,
how has it evolved over the years?

Aisha: Of course, well. Global culture is the

interconnectedness of cultures around the world.
It’s driven by advances in technology,
communication, and travel. It's a result of the
exchange of ideas, values, and practices between
different societies. Over the years, global culture
has become more prominent, breaking down
barriers and fostering a sense of shared
experiences among people from diverse
backgrounds… Charles: Wow, that’s fascinating ha.
Now, let us somehow relate it to media because in
our page capturing this talk show with you and with
the topoc, there are students who wants to ask a lot
of questions too about the topic. Now in terms of the
relation of the topic, there is this question, with the
rise of social media and digital platforms, how has
global culture influenced media consumption?
Aisha: Wow, that’s a great question, Charles. Well,
based on my study, yes, global culture has had a
significant impact on media consumption. Social
media platforms have allowed individuals to connect
and share their experiences with people from
different parts of the world. This has led to the
emergence of new media trends and the blending of
different cultural elements in music, movies,
fashion, and more. Today, we see a rich tapestry of
global influences in media content. Charles: Yes.
It's indeed incredible how interconnected our world
has become. Now, let's turn our attention to the role
of media in shaping cultural identities. How does
media influence cultural identities in the global
context? Aisha: Media plays a crucial role in
shaping cultural identities in the global context. It
not only reflects the values and beliefs of a society
but also has the power to shape perceptions and
influence behavior. Through media, individuals are
exposed to different cultural perspectives, which
can lead to a better understanding and appreciation
of diversity. However, it's important to be mindful of
the potential for cultural appropriation and
misrepresentation in media. Host: Absolutely, Miss.
We must be aware of the ethical considerations
when it comes to representing different cultures in
media. Now, let's bring in our next guest, Mr. Alex
Wong, a successful filmmaker who has explored
global themes in his movies. Welcome, Mr. Wong!
[APPLAUSE] Mr. Wong: Thank you, [Host's Name].
It's a pleasure to be here. Host: Mr. Wong, as a
filmmaker, how do you incorporate global themes
and cultural diversity into your work? Mr. Wong:
Well, [Host's Name], I believe that storytelling has
the power to bridge cultural gaps and create
empathy among people. In my movies, I strive to
showcase diverse characters and explore universal
themes that resonate with audiences from different
cultural backgrounds. By doing so, I hope to
contribute to a more inclusive and understanding
world. Host: That's inspiring, Mr. Wong. Now, let's
open the floor for questions from our audience.
[AUDIENCE QUESTIONS] Host: Thank you, Dr.
Patel and Mr. Wong, for sharing your insights on
global culture and media. It's been a thought-
provoking discussion. Dr. Patel: Thank you for
having me, [Host's Name]. It was a pleasure to be
part of this conversation. Mr. Wong: Likewise,
[Host's Name]. Thank you for the opportunity to
share my experiences. Host: And thank you to our
audience for joining us today. Remember,
embracing global culture and media can enrich our
lives and foster a more inclusive society. Stay tuned
for more exciting episodes of "A World of Ideas"!
[OUTRO MUSIC] [APPLAUSE] Host: Goodbye,
everyone
(However, talking about ethnocentrism, the problem
here is when you have ethnocentric views, that can
really affect the way you think or the way that you
see the world so for a person that have this
ethnocentric view, he/she should atleast try to be
more open-minded and try to avoid thinking he/she
has a better culture than others.)
Processes by which a culture is transferred or
transmitted. When we talk about the components of
culture, it includes our behavior, language, beliefs
and so on. If we talk about the characteristics of
culture, it says that a culture can also be learned
and can also be passed on or transferred. We have
two processes of how this happens. Acculturation
has the prefix Ac which means access or accept.
What is being accessed and accepted here?
Culture. Whose culture? Culture of others. In other
words, acculturation is the process of learning
another culture. This is where it comes in that we
have adopted something and because of this we
are having a modification in our own culture. But,
acculturation does not mean that our own culture is
being disregarded or will disappear forever, rather,
there is only a transformation or modification in our
own culture. It is said that we humans are social
creatures and because of this, we learn from the
culture of others and so do others. So we can't
avoid thinking about whose culture is more uplifting
or which is down. Is it theirs or ours? Now we have
two concepts that we will pay attention to in this
regard. If we sum up we put our culture at the
center of the world. We put the culture of others at
the center of the world because for us, their culture
is more uplifting than what we have. For us
Filipinos, going to another country, especially to
America, is the way to improve our lives and get out
of poverty. This is the feeling that the culture we live
in is inferior or lower than the culture of others so
we prefer some elements or parts of the culture that
others have over the culture that we have.