[Applause] [Music] Good morning everyone. Before we start, I'd like to ask all of you a question. Have you ever felt stuck.Felt like you wanted to do something, but you couldn't. Maybe You were given a task yet you couldn't complete it. Well, what should we do.What's the solution. Let's talk about it. I'll give you all the simple answer. The answer being curiosity.Curiosity itself is the desire to know or learn more. It's the want to figure something out. is good because curiosity helps us with a lot of thi ...

Imagine [Music] a time when the world was unknown. When vast oceans were unexplored and maps had blank spaces in them labeled with a warning here be dragons. Curiosity.The urge to know what lies beyond to reach places which I once thought were impossible to reach. The same forces drives humanity to build space station, submarines and AI. But here is something which we rarely ask.What emotion fuels innovation. What pushes a scientist to design a mass rover or an engineer to build an underwater submarine. Tec ...

[Music] [Applause] life throws these at us all the time. a job loss, a breakup, a missed opportunity, or in most cases, the M6. Most people see this sign and stop.But what if this wasn't the end of the road. What if this was the start of something magical. I want to share how we can use curiosity to transform life setbacks into moments of wonder.You see, I'm a magician and I have the unique privilege of being either the most interesting or weirdest person in the room. But what really fascinates me is how pe ...

[Music] Let me ask you a question. U how many of you think that to do something of significance or value, you need to find out, you figure out who you are, that one day you'll wake up and you will know what the meaning of your life was. Well, I should think that way.But in truth, you don't start by knowing your identity. You build it. You weave it one thread at a time.So, let me tell you my story. Uh this is me in my hometown of Ahmedabad. On a phone call, I thought I got my calling in table tennis.At the a ...

So good morning children. It's wonderful to be here. I love children.I'm passionate about education and I must share with you that India has approximately 25 cr children and today we have in this audience maybe just a speck just one pencil dot but dear children you are the future of our country and I would like to share with you my journey in the field of education where we ignite minds. So do you want to be ignited children. Yes.Louder. Yes. That's it.Because that's what we are going to do today. Just now ...

[Applause] I spent the first four years of my life in Bangalore, a city in southern India. I'm 16 now and I don't remember much. I couldn't tell you the name of my street or my school.But if there's one thing I do remember, it's waking up to the sound of tuk tuks. Seeing their yellow and green canvases traverse the busy streets of Bangalore. Sitting in them, feeling the road, feeling the wind in my head.You see, an infant's brain faces this huge daunting task called the sampling problem. It must learn and p ...

Good evening and nice to see lots of young people here. It's my favorite to speak to lot of especially students and young people including young faculty members. So I was thinking what I should speak on this very important uh evening.I used to normally speak all technical things scientific technical but I said today is the day when I can share non techchnical but very useful to the young community here. See we all you know young people we see children schoolgoing children they are all by birth very curious. ...

Hello, my name is Eric Patterson. I'm a scientist and a botonist here at Michigan State University. And like any botonist, I have a favorite plant.I've spent the last 15 years of my life studying this plant. I've spent hundreds of thousands of dollars sequencing and assembling its genome. And I've grown hundreds of this plant in the laboratory doing wicked science experiments on it.I talk about this plant any chance I get like today. So, thank you for being here. So, what is this plant.Is it some rare flowe ...

Core Argument - The healthcare industry should prioritize patient-centered care by embracing curiosity and humor to improve patient experience and outcomes [2][21][25] - Small acts of curiosity and humor can create significant positive changes in healthcare, fostering empathy and stronger connections between patients and providers [2][17][25] Patient Empowerment - Curiosity empowers patients to become active participants in their care, leading to better decision-making and reduced anxiety [4][6] - Open communication and shared experiences with other patients can provide invaluable support and a sense of community [8] Provider Impact - Humor can support mental health and reverse stress responses in both patients and medical staff [10][15] - Creating a healthcare environment that values curiosity and humor can lead to better patient outcomes and reduced burnout among healthcare providers [22][23] The Butterfly Effect - The butterfly effect illustrates how small actions, like asking questions or sharing a laugh, can deeply change the patient experience [2][6][25] - These moments of human connection have the potential to redefine the patient experience and the healthcare system itself [12][25] Call to Action - Healthcare settings should be designed for dialogue, where every question is respected and every smile is returned [22][24] - Medical professionals should be trained to prioritize emotional intelligence as a vital part of care [22]

Architectural Responsibility & Impact - The architecture industry acknowledges buildings contribute significantly to global CO2 emissions, accounting for 37% [10] - The field recognizes the profound influence of built spaces on human inner states, with up to 80% modulation by visual and spatial experiences [11][12] - The industry emphasizes the long-lasting impact of architectural designs, persisting for decades or even centuries [12] Personal & Professional Development - The field values patience as a crucial element for architects, encouraging a slow and deliberate approach to design and project development [18][19] - The industry promotes continuous self-questioning and curiosity as essential tools for navigating the complexities and uncertainties of the field [20][21] - The field encourages intrinsic motivation and a focus on the creative process rather than solely on achieving goals [22] Collaboration & Innovation - The field highlights the importance of collaborative spirit and open communication in generating innovative ideas [27][28][30] - The industry recognizes that great ideas emerge from the collective space between individuals, emphasizing the value of feedback, honesty, and creativity in teamwork [30] Meaning & Purpose - The field underscores the importance of finding meaning in architectural work and striving to create meaningful changes in the world [5] - The industry reflects on the potential of architecture to shape human thought, relationships, and culture, advocating for designs that inspire and uplift communities [8][9]