Explain the difference between the world and my world

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Assignment:

Step 1: Watch and Listen

Watch the TED Talk, East vs. West - the myths that mystify, by Devdutt Pattanaik.

Listen to the podcast, Exploring the World's Creation Myths, recorded with Liane Hansen and David Leeming.

Step 2: Answer the Questions

Based on the resources provided and your own research, answer the following two sets of questions:

East vs. West

1. Following the story of Ganesha as described by Pattanaik, explain the difference between "the world" and "my world."

2. What is culture, and how does Pattanaik explain that "my world" is always better than "your world"?

3. Explain how Alexander and the gymnosophist each came to have differing viewpoints.

4. Discuss how mythology and culture influences the way different people conduct business.

5. Explain the differences between the East and West in regard to music, as described by Pattanaik.

6. Why does Pattanaik say that a clash between cultures is inevitable given the reality of what India is today?

7. As the Chief Belief Officer, Pattanaik developed a ritual for his company's leaders. Explain the ritual and what it is meant to teach new leaders.

World Creation Myths

1. Explain what supporters of intelligent design believe. What is the most common stance of scientists in regards to intelligent design and science?

2. Discuss the role myths play in culture.

3. In what way was the Mesopotamia myth female-centered?

4. What extraordinary role does Leeming think we can play in the universe?

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