Come. I invite you to imagine with me. Close your eyes for a moment.Indulge me. And with your eyes closed, I'm going to say a couple of phrases. All you have to do is allow those phrases to give you an image.Ready. Close your eyes. The first phrase is the line is busy. The line is busy.The second phrase, we've lost power. We've lost power. Now let those images that came to your mind stay with you and we'll come back to them soon.Today I want to offer you a new way to think about vision. Not just the kind of ...

Hello everyone. So um it's a journey for the Egyptian girl go from across the Nile to the Ptoic River. I grew up in Cairo, Egypt under the same vast sky that cover us all.But at night, I always gaze at the star and I wonder who puts him there. Why is there so shiny. But that word was far away from me.I was in Egypt that was crowded, busy, noisy, but beautiful. It was full of opportunity, full of excitements. But somehow something pulling me toward the sky, toward the sun, towards the moon.I wasn't sure what ...

alaykum. Um, if you allow me, I'll continue speaking in English just to make sure that everyone understand what I'm saying and that we are on the same page and the message goes across um through everyone. Um thank you very much for this um insightful uh uh initiative.Um and the um topic was endurance. I thought you're going to put a treadmill and you see last man standing and I was ready for that challenge but then you told me no it's about talking. So I'm less excited but I'm too excited actually to see yo ...

Hello everyone. I want to start with a confession. And no, not the kind that requires a lawyer.A professional confession. For years, I honestly believed that medical errors were just part of the job. A tragic part of the job, but inevitable, especially when you're young, you're overwhelmed, and you're trying to remember which end of the stethoscope goes where.It felt like medical errors were built into the system. Now, let me paint the scene for you. It's 3:00 a.m. in the ICU. The alarms are blinking an agg ...

[music] I would like you to close your eyes, please. Just for a few seconds, imagine you're not able to see. You're trying to read a book, but the pages are blank.You're trying to check your phone, but the screen is just smooth pane of glass. You're trying to navigate a new city, but all the street signs and the landmark are invisible. Now please open your eyes before you fall asleep.For you that was an exercise for me. This has been my reality for so long. It's a life that is lived on the edge of design. I ...

Can I ask you a question. Have you walked into a crowded room and felt so lonely. By the way, don't be shocked.A lot of us go through this. Could be so many people around us, but we still feel like we're alone. A long time ago, all our ancestors had this lovely thing where they would sit around fires.They would talk about the stories of the day. They would talk about food. They would talk about things that they wish they would do.And sometimes they wouldn't talk at all. And they would just actually gaze int ...

Asalam alaikum. This is an andthon. Bigger brain, larger bodies.They ruled the earth for hundred of thousands of years and yet they vanished. Now sometimes I wonder what if any would be here standing in front of all of you beautiful audience. What would he think. What would he say. Most probably would say who are those people.Why are they looking at me. And where is the mammoth. Truth is, Neanderls were great at surviving, but they never invented PowerPoint.And this is the reason why tonight I'm going to gi ...

Every morning before the meetings begin and the phone starts ringing, I ask myself the same question. What can I do today to make my country and the world a little bit better? It's a simple question, but it grounds me in intention rather than routine. I didn't always ask myself that question. Years ago, I began my morning with a different question. How will I get through this day? Deadlines were heavy. Change felt slow. Everything felt urgent. But that day, in a small moment, everything changed. In 2022, du ...

Core Argument - The digital world's constant reminders hinder the natural process of forgetting, essential for personal growth and identity renewal [5][7][8] - The ease of accessing past selves through technology creates a museum-like experience, curated by algorithms that prioritize engagement over personal well-being [6][7] - Reclaiming the ability to forget, not erase, is crucial for moving forward and truly integrating experiences into one's identity [14][15] Impact of Technology on Memory - Digital notifications collapse time, pulling individuals into memories they may not choose to revisit, leading to a sense of heaviness [5] - The internet remembers everything, creating a world where past versions of oneself constantly resurface, impacting self-perception and forgiveness [7][12][13] - Forgetting, once a natural process, now requires intentional effort due to the persistent nature of digital memories [7] Strategies for Reclaiming Control - Setting digital boundaries, such as turning off memory notifications and limiting phone use, can help individuals regain control over their memories [10][11] - Engaging in present-focused activities, like journaling about the present rather than dwelling on the past, can reinforce the importance of living in the moment [11] - Archiving photos and creating space for silence and wonder can facilitate the human act of forgetting and allow for deeper personal integration [15]

Picture this. You walk past the same coffee shop every day. You never stop.You've already had your coffee at home. You're running late and you're trying to save some money. But one day, something's changed.A new sign catches your eye. Limited offer. Buy one get one free.And suddenly something shifts. You pause. You calculate. You rationalize.Well, it's just for today. Now, what really changed. Not the coffee, not your schedule by much.What changed was you, that small nudge tips you guiding your decisions wi ...