Core Idea - Curiosity, when intentionally applied, can be a powerful tool for exploration and discovery [1] - Direct instruction can hinder curiosity, while freedom to explore fosters discovery [1] - The "Let Me See" method encourages individuals to allow themselves to explore possibilities and take action [1] Examples of Curiosity in Action - Steve Jobs' curiosity about calligraphy influenced the design of the Macintosh [2] - Elon Musk's childhood curiosity about programming led to Tesla and SpaceX [2] - Alexander Fleming's curiosity about mold led to the discovery of penicillin, saving millions of lives [2][3] Practical Application - The "Let Me See" challenge encourages trying new things and exploring possibilities [10] - The challenge includes rules inspired by Marie Kondo (sparking curiosity), being playful like the "Elf on the Shelf," and having fun [11][12][13] - The story encourages faking bravery to overcome initial hesitation and discover new passions [16]

Core Argument - Protecting children's space to experience boredom, struggle, and failure, within age-appropriate limits and with supportive adults, is crucial for fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation [1] - The traditional approach of shielding children from negative experiences hinders their development of resilience and problem-solving skills [6] - Adults often intervene too early and too frequently, preventing children from learning from their experiences [7] Practical Strategies for Adults - Emphasize celebrating progress over perfection to encourage effort and perseverance [9][10] - Allow children to navigate through struggles, as this is where they learn how they learn best [11] - Model personal imperfections and demonstrate how to handle struggles and failures [12] - Practice being fully present with children by making eye contact, asking quality questions, and engaging with them during moments of boredom and struggle [13] The Value of Failure - Failure should be normalized and viewed as feedback rather than a final outcome [8] - Experiencing failure and recovery helps children become less afraid of it [8] - Supportive adults help children find success within the struggle, fostering strength and resilience [14]

[Music] [Applause] [Music] Have you ever asked your parents why why do we have homework. Why is fish curry so spicy. Why do we have to wake up so early in the morning for school when even the sun is still sleepy.And they say because I said so. When I was younger, I remember asking my dad why are the waves always moving. He smiled and said because the moon tells them to.At first I thought he was joking, but later I found out it was true. The moon's gravity actually pulls the water and creates tides. Can you ...

Core Idea - The speech emphasizes the importance of curiosity as a fundamental human trait driving learning, growth, innovation, and discovery [5][6] - It highlights how technology and routine can stifle curiosity [4][12][15] - The speech provides a recipe for reawakening curiosity: be brave, be present, and act on questions [16][17][19] - Encourages the audience to embrace curiosity to foster well-being, purpose, and connection [21] Supporting Data & Calculations - The average person scrolls for 108 minutes per day, with each scroll covering approximately 30 centimeters [13] - Daily scrolling covers 389 meters [14] - Weekly scrolling accumulates to 27 kilometers [14] - Approximately 23 days of scrolling covers almost 9000 meters, equivalent to the height of Mount Everest [14]

[Applause] [Music] All right, here's what we're going to do. Heads we go north, tails we go south. That coin flip launched a camping trip that changed my life.We had all of the camping gear packed up in the car. We had the entire long weekend free. What we didn't have was a plan.It was a little unusual for us. We were both media producers, so we were used to keeping a schedule down to the second. But there we were all packed up, nowhere to go.So, we flipped a coin and that freed us up. We could do anything. ...

Let me begin with a story. I love languages and above all I love my mother language Polish. So I keep a diary with words that I learned while reading.It's full of very niche and old words that rarely pop up in a conversation. One of these days I stumbled upon a very nice sounding word that amazed me from the start. It was a palimpest.That was the spark that ignited the flame and led me on this journey. And I would like to take you along with me. What is a palimpest.Originally, it was parchment or papyrus us ...

Growing up, class presentation days were some of my favorite days in school, but not for the reasons you're probably thinking. For one, it gave me the opportunity to wear a very cute outfit, just like right now. On top of that, any day that I got to talk in front of a group of people without the consequence of my desk moving, that was going to be a great day.And also, just like right now, I'd be the center of attention, even if it was just for a limited time only. On top of that, when I gave my presentation ...

Self-Introduction and Hobbies - The individual is a junior high school student from Oman and the student council president [1] - The individual's club activity is "enlav" (inspire next generation), with the main project being "man" (modern United Nations) [1] - The individual's hobbies include watching anime and dancing ballet [2] Inspiring Moments - Watching anime is encouraging and relaxing, providing empowerment when feeling tired from studying [3] - Participating in Model United Nations (MUN) inspires the individual due to the willingness of teenagers to discuss and address serious social problems [4][5] - Initial participation in MUN was challenging due to language barriers, leading to increased efforts in English language learning, research, and speech making [5] - Continued participation in MUN, even the seventh time, remains inspiring, particularly the use of English [7] Curiosity and Interests - Childhood curiosity, expressed through asking "why," "how," and "what" questions, was nurtured by parents providing information and answers [7] - The individual is attracted to various fields of study, including English, French, math, and computer programming [8] - The individual believes that curiosity and expanding interests are encouraging for overcoming difficulties [8][9]

Academic Education Limitations - Academic education provides knowledge but may not adequately prepare individuals for life's challenges [2] - Traditional school curriculums often lack essential life skills such as emotional intelligence, financial literacy, and leadership [3] - Academic success, measured by grades and certificates, does not guarantee real-world success, which requires resilience, curiosity, and adaptability [5][6] Importance of Life Education - True education involves learning from life experiences, failures, relationships, and challenges [7][8] - Life education builds essential qualities like endurance, adaptability, courage, discipline, vision, and leadership [6][7] - Developing into a better human being is the core of true education, surpassing the goal of simply being a better student [8] The Role of Academic Education - Academic education provides a foundation for learning to read, write, and calculate [4] - Academic education is important but incomplete and should not be the sole focus of education [3][8] - Real education begins where academic education ends, emphasizing life skills and adaptability [4]

I am Kadij is a dean. I am from SS3 Python. If our thoughts are not provoked, then we fail to ask the right question.But when we fail to ask the right question, we fail to create. But by asking the right questions, mysteries are unraveled, puzzles solved, truth revealed. Ladies and gentlemen, parents, guardians, thinkers, and builders of today's tomorrow.What if I told you that the most powerful force in the world is not fire, it's not fire, not time, and not even love, but a question. Three letters, one wo ...