Regina Kessy Wilkinson
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-Profit |
| Occupation | Post-Doctoral Researcher |
| Location | Cheltenham, United Kingdom |
| Introduction | I am a Tanzanian-born media anthropologist and postdoctoral researcher in transcultural studies, exploring how cross-cultural encounters shape the ways humans perceive, judge, and relate to one another and the world. This blog shares insights drawn from decades of research, observation, and lived experience, showing how perception structures value, relationships, and ethical responsibility. Extended residence and research in North Korea, Russia, and Western societies have shaped my transcultural perspective: seeing ourselves through others. From this emerges the harmony gaze, an ethical and relational orientation that aligns perception with action, fosters interdependence, and nurtures wellbeing for humanity, non-human life, and the planet. I also develop and share the KEA framework—Knowledge, Empathy, Attitude—which cultivates positive vigilance, guiding perception toward alignment, care, and ethical responsibility in daily life. This space is dedicated to disciplined inquiry, mindful engagement, and intentional living, offering reflection, guidance, and insight for a more harmonious world. -Regina Kessy Wilkinson, (PhD) Transcultural Studies |
| Favorite movies | It's a Wonderful World (1939 film) |
| Favorite music | Earth Song (1985, Michael Jackson) |
| Favorite books | "HARMONY: A NEW WAY OF LOOKING AT OUR WORLD" (2010) By King Charles III |
Which is more important to you and why: flexibility or expandability?
For me, flexibility is the priority, because it helps me find new ways forward—expandability only matters once that foundation is in place.