I'm a fashion photographer, ad filmmaker, a gold medalist in communication design, a world record holder, and someone who's been to 62 countries in the last 10 years. But today, I'm not going to talk about the destinations I have been to. In fact, I'm going to talk about the bubbles I had to break to be on that very first flight.>> Stand back. >> I was born in a small city. A girl raised by her grandmother and father in a house where money was tied and dreams were even tighter.But I always knew that I wante ...

We all live inside bubbles. Look around you. No, really.Look, the person sitting beside you lives in a bubble and so do you. Social bubble, cultural bubble, academic bubble. But do you guys know the most dangerous one.It's something that nobody has seen, not even us. It's invisible. It's our own mental bubble.Even I used to live inside these bubbles for so many years until there were some incidents in my life that made me break those bubbles. Let me share my personal story. As a child, I was very competitiv ...

Aging Population & Societal Shifts - Traditional Indian joint family systems are breaking down into nuclear families due to urbanization and modernization [2] - India will have over 300 million elderly individuals by 2050, with one in five people being 60+ [3] - Elderly individuals face social isolation and segregation, particularly regarding digital literacy [6] Healthcare & Financial Security - India has limited healthcare resources for its aging population, with only two national centers for aging [4] - The adequacy of the pension system is questioned, with concerns about reliance on the younger generation [6] - Healthcare improvements and financial inclusion policies are needed for senior citizens [7] Community & Intergenerational Engagement - Elder care systems within communities can leverage the experience of the elderly to teach younger generations [7] - Volunteering by younger generations can bridge the gap through digital literacy and companionship [8] - Health help programs and health desks in hospitals can provide assistance to elderly individuals [8] Legal & Policy Implementation - The Parents Maintenance Act exists in India, but its implementation at the ground level is inconsistent [7] - Legal processes for elderly individuals seeking compensation can be lengthy and take years [8]

Governance & Policy Making - The core issue in governance lies in the gap between policy ideas and their practical implementation [1] - The industry observes a disconnect between policymakers lacking practical experience and the rules they create, highlighting the need for experience-based insights [3] - Experimentation and iteration, similar to engineering, should be embraced in governance to foster learning and adaptation [9][13] - The industry emphasizes that citizens' expectations shape governance, and a culture that fears mistakes hinders innovation [14] - The industry suggests that citizens should take ownership and responsibility in governance, moving from being spectators to active participants [15] Communication & Engagement - Open and understandable communication with citizens is crucial for effective governance [7] - The industry highlights the importance of prototyping and practical engagement over relying solely on strategy papers [18][19] Mindset & Culture - A shift in mindset is needed, where failure is seen as a feature for learning rather than a scandal [13] - The industry advocates for a culture change where citizens view the government as "us" rather than "them," fostering co-ownership and responsibility [16][18] - The industry encourages individuals to become "builders" who actively shape policy and bridge the gap between ideas and implementation [19][20]

Communication & Education - Explores the growing gap between digital fluency and real-life expression [1] - Focuses on rethinking how young people speak, listen, and lead [1] - Offers practical insights on building confidence and authentic connection [1] - Muhammad Shayan Azmat is a dedicated advocate for people and planet, advancing education across sectors and nations [1] Event Details - The talk was given at a TEDx event [1] - The event was independently organized by a local community [1]

Salus Populi Suprema Lex Exto. Il welfare dei cittadini è la legge suprema. Questa è l'iscrizione che trovate in giro per gli edifici pubblici di tutto il mondo ed è forse la regola principale.La nostra salute è la legge suprema. Per la prima volta su questo pianeta ci sono sei generazioni che vivono insieme. Cinque di queste votano insieme, vanno a bere il caffè insieme, si trovano nei barsi nel 2050 ci saranno 2 miliardi di persone over 60 su questo pianeta.Non era mai successo prima. E questo è un argome ...

I would pick up my camera and move to compose it so that they weren't in the shot. And the cows would just move with me. They would move left, I would move left, they would move left, I would move right, and they would move right.This flipping cows just wouldn't get out of the way. In truth, I was getting angry. They were ruining my Yankee magazine moment.And then it struck me. The moment were those cows. I was too busy trying to take a picture of something that I forgot to take a picture from within someth ...

YEAH. YEAH. Right now, just listening to my son's cries, my heart rate spikes, my pupils dilate, stress hormones flood my body.This reaction is ancient because the very survival of our species has depended upon our ability to hear that cry, interpret it, and respond. When we do this well, babies thrive. But when we don't, the cost lasts a lifetime.I'm a developmental cognitive neuroscientist and a mom of two. So, I've seen in my lab and in my living room how early moments of connection set the blueprint for ...

I am not an expert in anything. I didn't go to college and the only expertise I have is being emotional and that's a fact. And so I've been coping with these emotions and life through music for as long as I can remember. And this one moment changed how I see everything. I was standing on a stage much smaller than this one in a room of about 200 people and I was singing a song I wrote called Narcissist. And for the first time in my career, people were singing the words back to me. But they weren't just singi ...

I'll be honest. Fairness is an illusion. I'll explain.Let's assume two employees that work at the same company. They both have the same age, the same degrees, and the same roles. It's fair that they have the same salary, right.Let's have a closer look, though. One of those employees does an okay job. It's not perfect, but not bad either.And they stop developing their skills a while back. On the other hand, the second employee pours their heart and soul into the company and reinvents themselves and their ski ...