[applause] When Kunal invited me to speak today on outthinking, I bet he doesn't know that I eloped and married my wife at the age of 18. So clearly Kunal is outthinking today by inviting me here. As a younger me, I took a bold and maybe a wild decision.But later in life it kind of became a habit for me. Today I'm here to share some of the learnings with you. So let's dive in.Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batsman the world has ever seen won only 43% of the ODIs he ever played. Roger Fedra, he won just 54% o ...

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of shifting perspective to change lives and the lives of those around us [1] - It advocates for checking biases rather than suppressing them, urging reflection on feelings and assumptions [5][6] - The speaker shares a personal story of homelessness to illustrate how perspective shapes understanding and judgment [9][10] - The speech highlights that homelessness is a condition, not a stereotype, and encourages empathy and understanding [12] Personal Experience & Transformation - The speaker recounts experiencing homelessness at age 16 after a conflict with family [10] - The speaker details overcoming homelessness, graduating high school, and eventually becoming a police officer [11] - The speaker emphasizes the role of support systems, resources, and personal determination in achieving success [11] Social Commentary & Call to Action - The speech challenges the audience to reconsider their judgments of others, particularly those experiencing homelessness [8][9] - It encourages gratitude for one's own circumstances and a focus on the present rather than constantly wanting more [12][14] - The speaker advocates for being a "good neighbor," lifting others up, and avoiding quick judgments [14][15]

Personal Development & Leadership - The core message emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and authenticity, urging individuals to act in accordance with their true selves to achieve extraordinary results [1][2] - The industry highlights the significance of personal storytelling as a unique selling proposition (USP), fostering trust, followership, and memorability in a noisy world [5] - Effective communication, particularly through language, is crucial for breaking down barriers, showing respect, and fostering a sense of belonging, which can significantly impact business and personal relationships [12][14] - Selling, defined as conveying intrinsic value with clarity and confidence, is a constant aspect of life, applicable in various contexts from job interviews to personal relationships [20][22] - Embracing rejection and learning from losses are essential for personal and professional growth, fostering resilience and discipline [26][27] Networking & Relationship Building - Memory, cultivated through reading and writing, is vital for building strong relationships and networks based on trust [36] - Networking is presented as a critical skill for survival and opportunity creation, emphasizing the importance of giving before asking and building trust through consistent generosity [37][42] - Alliances and relationships are crucial for success, highlighting that trust underpins lasting transactions and partnerships [39][40] - Strong networks provide access to ideas, introductions, and support, enabling individuals to achieve greater reach and avoid failure [41]

I'm a kindergarten [music] teacher, which means my days are filled with glitter, helping tie shoes, and opening up yogurt tubes that explode like they're carbonated. Seven years ago this month, I stood on a stage very similar to this one, except it was in West Vancouver. I was invited to give a talk and challenged to answer one big question.What is your why. At the time I was a bit bit younger, had bit more energy, fewer laugh lines, and the illusion that I could still walk on stage without consequence in h ...

Social Well-being & Mental Health - Modern Western society's emphasis on independence contributes to burnout, with half of workers reporting burnout [2] - Loneliness is a public health crisis, with health risks equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day [3] - Strong social ties are linked to longer, healthier, and happier lives, indicating community is essential [7] Interdependence & Community - Interdependence is presented as a solution to the limitations of independence, emphasizing shared resources and skills [6] - Building a "web of care" involves both giving and receiving, fostering generosity and humility [6][7] - True maturity is defined as connection and mutual relationships, not separation [7] Community Building Strategies - Three community-building skills are highlighted: presence, purpose, and prioritization [8] - Presence involves paying attention to local surroundings and engaging with others [8] - Purpose entails intentional gatherings and clear communication, including asking for help [8] - Prioritization means valuing people over productivity and making time for relationships [8] Technology & Connection - Active online engagement (video calls, meaningful chats) can strengthen bonds, while passive scrolling can intensify loneliness [8] - The focus should be on real-world connections rather than technological conveniences that promote isolation [8]

When we think of Albert Einstein, we usually picture that wild hair, the twinkle in his eye, and the man that somehow decoded the universe with math. But what if I told you that one of his greatest discoveries yet actually began as a mistake. Now, mistakes are something we all know too well, right.Maybe a wrong answer in an exam, a wrong decision, or a moment you thought, "Oh no, I've messed up." See, the thing with Einstein's mess up, though, is that it didn't just change his life. It changed our entire un ...

Artificial Intelligence Efficiency & Brain-Inspired Computing - Artificial intelligence currently consumes 20,000 W of power, while the human brain only consumes 20 W for similar operations, highlighting the inefficiency of current AI systems [1] - The industry is studying the brain to transfer its mechanisms to artificial intelligence, using a scientific method of hypothesis testing based on animal behavior [2] - Engineers use differential equations and neuronal models to study emergent properties, which are then tested in animals to refine the models [3][4] Reward Systems & Learning in AI - Current artificial intelligence lacks a reward system, which is present even in phylogenetically distant species through dopamine receptors [5] - Dopamine release in the ventral tegmental area reinforces connections between stimuli and predicted rewards, accelerating learning and increasing the signal-to-noise ratio [8][9][10] - Experiments with rats showed that neuronal activity in the frontal cortex anticipates rewards as dopamine release intensifies, improving aspects of neural network learning [11][12] Perception & Consciousness Studies - Perception is subjective and crucial for survival, guiding behavior towards rewards or away from threats [13][14] - Studies on epileptic patients with implanted electrodes allow for in-vivo study of the human brain and consciousness during seizures [15] - Measuring integrated information in the brain correlates with consciousness scores measured by doctors during epileptic seizures [18]

Hace unas semanas estaba en una reunión familiar llena de ingenieros hablando cosas de ingeniería, como le gusta hacer a los ingenieros y una de las personas presentes en la charla interrumpió la charla que estábamos teniendo y me preguntó, "¿Y vos, Melina, ¿por qué estudiaste ingeniería. Y la realidad que la pregunta me sorprendió, me quedé pensando. Abrí cada una de las puertitas de los placares que guardan los recuerdos en mi cabeza.Busqué, busqué, busqué y les juro que no pude encontrar una razón que me ...

Me gustaría venir a contarles una historia de cómo mi sueño siempre fue ser ingeniera, de cómo de chica jugaba con sets de química o soñaba con construir cosas. La realidad es que todo eso sería mentira, porque yo de pequeña soñaba con ser modelo y como buena colombiana que soy, el pic de mi carrera en el modelaje fue en 2001, cuando fui la reina de mi barrio. Y a pesar de estos gloriosos inicios en el modelaje, todo ese sueño fue truncado por las seños de la primaria.las seños de la primaria que me enseñar ...

I'm sure a lot of posts on social media or Google says that success is about hard work, talent or being in the right moment, right place at the right time. But what if I told you that success is the one of the greatest predictors of your future is actually the people you surround yourself with. Think about it.Every meaningful opportunity, every life-changing conversation, and every moment of growth usually starts with one thing, a connection. I learned this the hard way. In 2020, I moved from Ithaca, New Yo ...