July 2021

3rd Space unplugged -Is the Future Black and Brown?

Confronting the reality of Western global dominance In the second of our unplugged cross-cultural discussions, 3rd Space continues the conversation with Mumbaikers, Abhishek Thakore of the Blue Ribbon Movement, and actress Suruchi Aulakh. We discuss the question – is the future black and brown? And explore in real time the raw reality of what it takes to confront Western global dominance. Together, we are tracing the pathway to a new cosmopolitanism, which includes keeping the rich diversity of cultural identities. In this session, we examine: Is the future black and brown? The shadow of Britain’s colonial history Is genuine humility

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3rd Space unplugged – global discussions on a new cosmopolitanism

Exploring the potential of a true global citizenry In the first of a series of cross-cultural conversations, Steve Brett of 3rd Space in London talks with Abhishek Thakore, co-founder of the Blue Ribbon Movement in Mumbai, on the potential of intercultural awareness and dialogue to transform global culture. It traces the pathway to a new citizenry, that is contemporarily global, while retaining the rich diversity of cultural identities. In this first discussion a series of themes opens up that we will explore over a number of sessions: How to move beyond the cul-de-sac of the purely secular, to discover and

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3rd Space unplugged -Is the Future Black and Brown?

Confronting the reality of Western global dominance In the second of our unplugged cross-cultural discussions, 3rd Space continues the conversation with Mumbaikers, Abhishek Thakore of the Blue Ribbon Movement, and actress Suruchi Aulakh. We discuss the question – is the future black and brown? And explore in real time the raw reality of what it takes to confront Western global dominance. Together, we are tracing the pathway to a new cosmopolitanism, which includes keeping the rich diversity of cultural identities. In this session, we examine: Is the future black and brown? The shadow of Britain’s colonial history Is genuine humility

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3rd Space unplugged – global discussions on a new cosmopolitanism

Exploring the potential of a true global citizenry In the first of a series of cross-cultural conversations, Steve Brett of 3rd Space in London talks with Abhishek Thakore, co-founder of the Blue Ribbon Movement in Mumbai, on the potential of intercultural awareness and dialogue to transform global culture. It traces the pathway to a new citizenry, that is contemporarily global, while retaining the rich diversity of cultural identities. In this first discussion a series of themes opens up that we will explore over a number of sessions: How to move beyond the cul-de-sac of the purely secular, to discover and

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