As with most of Ben's clubs, tonight will be a thought experiment! We'll dive deep into how our cultures define us, what that means, and why it's important. The point is to learn more about what makes you you... and you might be surprised without how much or how little control you have over that. Let's have a fascinating evening!

What does it really mean to be Chinese? Or German? Is it where you're born, the language you speak, the passport you carry... or is it something much deeper? Why do people from different cultures sometimes interpret the exact same situation in completely different ways? In this fascinating guided discussion, Ben, a filmmaker with more than 30 years of experience in advertising, a German who has lived around the world and spent decades building a life in China, will use his own experiences to explore the invisible beliefs, values and assumptions that shape who we are and how we see the world.

Together, you'll look beyond stereotypes and discover the hidden cultural "operating systems" that influence everything from communication and relationships to trust, conflict and everyday decision-making. Through interactive discussions, thought experiments and real-life examples, you'll compare Chinese and German perspectives while reflecting on your own cultural identity in ways you may never have before. Whether you've travelled the world or never left home, you'll leave with a deeper understanding not only of other cultures, but of yourself as well.

跟Ben的大部分活动一样，今晚也是一场思维实验！我们会深入探讨文化如何定义我们、这意味着什么以及为什么重要。重点是更了解“你之所以为你”的原因……你可能会惊讶地发现，自己对这件事的掌控力比想象中多得多或少得多。准备好度过一个超有意思的夜晚吧！

当中国人或德国人到底意味着什么？是出生地、说的语言、手里的护照……还是更深层的东西？为什么不同文化背景的人面对同一件事会有完全不同的解读？在这场超有料的讨论中，拥有30多年广告经验的电影人Ben——一个走遍世界、在中国生活了几十年的德国人——会用自己的经历带大家探索那些塑造我们认知和世界观的隐形信念、价值观和预设。

我们一起跳出刻板印象，挖掘那些影响沟通、关系、信任、冲突和日常决策的文化“底层操作系统”。通过互动讨论、思维实验和真实案例，我们会对比中德视角，也会以前所未有的方式反思自己的文化身份。不管你环游过世界还是从未离开家乡，都能对其他文化和自己有更深一层的理解。