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TEDx

Fumbling Forward - A Path to Cultural Connection and Understanding

TEDx via YouTube

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Explore the journey from presumed objectivity in educational settings to the heart of human differences and cultural collisions in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Discover accessible communication tools and learn how to summon your "Inner Creole Auntie" as college professor Donna Mejia inspires intellectual and cultural humility for life's peculiarities. Delve into integrative studies of trauma-sensitive approaches, somatic interventions, cultural preservation, and innovative remixing. Gain insights on intersectional models of embodiment, contemplative practices, and interoception from an educator, artist, and curator passionate about global cultures. Embrace the coexistence of the sacred and profane while learning how "fumbling forward" can enhance human connections and understanding.

Syllabus

How 'fumbling forward' can help us connect | Donna Mejia | TEDxCU

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