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Theory of relativity on Open Mindedness.

"Whether you are open minded or not,  really, depends where your mind's walls are built." Did Einstein think of this while formulating his theory of  relativity? You ask any Indian and the answer you'll get is that 'The west' is open minded. Ask them why and they will tell you that, they openly speak about relationships and sex and they don't have a conservative society that they need to fear like we do in India. They are open to cross cultural marriages and they don't have to seek their parents' permission for major decisions of their lives. Really? Is that open mindedness? I care to disagree.  What we have said just now is not open-mindedness. It's just a culture! This is how I look at it: 'The west' in general are wealthy countries with high per-capita income which means that their standard of living is better than 'the east' in general. They get many privileges since childhood in their country. Just as an exampl