11. Februar 2026 – fbs (youtube) Today, Culture Vultures turns to a topic we all experience differently at various stages of life: Youth Language. Those words and expressions that seem to appear overnight, widely used by young people – and often puzzling to everyone else. But what purpose do they serve? Youth language works like …
4. Februar 2026 – fbs (youtube) Using Germany as an example, Florence and I explore some of the pitfalls of systems that claim to promote equal opportunity, yet often struggle to deliver on that promise. Early categorisation within school programmes can quietly shape – and limit – educational pathways later on, especially for children from …
28. Januar 2026 – fbs (youtube) Today “Culture Vultures” explores a delicate tension: truth vs. politeness. Those moments when we choose not to voice an uncomfortable truth – for the perceived benefit of being “polite”, not wanting to intrude and avoiding embarrassment or hurt. How we define politeness is deeply cultural. What feels respectful in …
21. Januar 2026 – fbs (youtube) Today “Culture Vultures” pose a provocative question: Are you accent-biased? Does the accent of someone speaking your language – perhaps with a lower level of fluency – influence how you perceive them? Research shows that accent bias is real. It shapes our reactions, our behaviour and our judgements – …
14. Januar 2026 – fbs (youtube) Welcome, 2026! New episodes of “Culture Vultures” are on their way – and our first one of the year airs today. Florence & Bettina explore a familiar paradox: Why do we still struggle with difference, even though we know it is everywhere and acceptance and adaptation are essential? Are …
31. Dezember 2025 – fbs (youtube) Today, 31 December, in “Culture Vultures”, we, Florence & Bettina, will be bidding farewell to 2025 – sharing how we plan to spend those last precious hours of the year and how we will open the door to 2026 with intention, joy and a touch of tradition. For us, …
24. Dezember 2025 – fbs (youtube) Our next “Culture Vultures” today is dedicated to Christmas. A short pause to honour the moment, talk about traditions, childhood memories, celebration and mindfulness. From both of us, our heartfelt Christmas wishes! Whether you celebrate the holiday or not: May these days bring you lightness, warmth and a sense …
17. Dezember 2025 – fbs (youtube) Our next “Culture Vultures” conversation explores a deeply human question: How do we choose the environment we want to live in? And more specifically: What guides that choice when our childhood experiences were shaped by standing out? For Florence, this question has always carried a special resonance. As a …
11. Dezember 2025 – fbs (youtube) Today “Culture Vultures” dives into a phenomenon many of us encounter at some point in our lives: the Cross-Race Effect. This effect describes our tendency to recognise faces of our own – or most familiar – ethnicity more easily than those of other groups. Also known as Cross-Race Bias …
3. Dezember 2025 – fbs (youtube) Today, we, Florence & Bettina, will explore a phenomenon that seems to be accelerating across many areas of society: linguistic erosion. We can observe it in everyday conversations, organisations, media – and even in the way technology proposes alternative words for us. Little by little, certain behaviours, actions or …