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05 November 2009
The Buzz: Devdutt Pattanaik on how myths shape cultures
Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik explained how our subjective truths shape our worldviews. The differences between Eastern and Western mythologies -- whether they portray life as linear or cyclical -- resonate in the beliefs and behaviors of today’s business world. Check out the reactions on Facebook and Twitter:
Brilliant point on "the world v/s my world" by Devdutt Pattanaik -- samraatkakkar
Devdutt Pattanaik at #TEDIndia: The way nations do business are defined by their #mythology - linear vs. cyclical -- infosys
Devdutt Pattanaik at #tedindia ... how belief systems (eg. reincarnation) have influenced our daily lives and the business environment. -- shantanughosh
Devdutt Pattanaik made me feel so proud of Indian philosophy...especially the logic of "zero". -- mumbir
Devdutt Pattanaik: There is divinity in all of us. Despite our varying world views we'll come together one day. -- gsbStanfordCSI
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