Weird or just Different?

Derek Sivers created CD Baby, one of the most notable independent music stores on the web. In this 3 minute TED talk, Derek speaks on the design of a city block. Its a rather simple comparison, but it draws out the differences in cultures around the world. Derek goes on to explain how in the US we name streets and in Japan they name blocks. Without this previous knowledge, directing yourself within a foreign country such as Japan can seem odd and slightly disheartening... but the truth is, who is to say who is right or wrong? Just as who can say a design on anything is right or wrong? Its a simple thing; to be brought up in certain ways and be absolutely certain that that way is the correct way. If we are not omnipotent, we have no means to judge anything... we must live on opinions!