I have been noticing Ubuntu here in Amsterdam in the way everyone seamlessly gives way to others for safety whether walking, biking, driving or on some public transportation. I’ve also noticed how interested people are in where we are from and getting to know us.
As cyclists, wouldn’t we love our east coast drivers to seamlessly give way to others?! 🚴
Here’s a deeper question if you’re game for it… What is it about Amsterdams culture that it allows for or encourages friendliness, curiosity about others, and concern for others safety?
I would have guessed that they leaned towards socialism, but read that they have capitalist markets. My knee jerk reaction is to blame capitalism with rugged individualism, but I don’t think that’s necessarily true.
Just a little poking around on the internet suggests that the Netherlands and its people played an important role as a center for cultural liberalism and tolerance.
From a message with community member Brian, “Thanks for sharing your post. There seems to be similarities between Ubuntu and Native American philosophies and practices that most humans are connected to — and dependent upon — nature. St. Francis of Assisi had a similar philosophy, calling animals and trees brothers and sisters.”
I have been noticing Ubuntu here in Amsterdam in the way everyone seamlessly gives way to others for safety whether walking, biking, driving or on some public transportation. I’ve also noticed how interested people are in where we are from and getting to know us.
As cyclists, wouldn’t we love our east coast drivers to seamlessly give way to others?! 🚴
Here’s a deeper question if you’re game for it… What is it about Amsterdams culture that it allows for or encourages friendliness, curiosity about others, and concern for others safety?
I would have guessed that they leaned towards socialism, but read that they have capitalist markets. My knee jerk reaction is to blame capitalism with rugged individualism, but I don’t think that’s necessarily true.
Just a little poking around on the internet suggests that the Netherlands and its people played an important role as a center for cultural liberalism and tolerance.
Hmm. 🤔
From a message with community member Brian, “Thanks for sharing your post. There seems to be similarities between Ubuntu and Native American philosophies and practices that most humans are connected to — and dependent upon — nature. St. Francis of Assisi had a similar philosophy, calling animals and trees brothers and sisters.”