Imagination & Reality - Imagination is a currency that exchanges value between thought and reality, enabling actualization through process [3] - What one envisions becomes their reality, and what one speaks becomes their identity [3][5][8][10] Nature's Influence - Relationship with nature fosters deeper and more imaginative thinking, aiding emotional regulation and creativity [4][5] - Exploration of nature allows for imagination and creation [5] Power of Words - The power of life and death lies in the tongue, emphasizing the impact of spoken words on shaping reality [8] - Speaking what one wants to see and declaring what one wants to be are crucial [10] Personal Experience - The speaker's personal experiences, such as dreaming of singing for God and envisioning New York City, demonstrate the power of imagination and words in achieving goals [6][7][9] - The speaker fulfilled a childhood dream of speaking on the TED X stage 12 years after initially envisioning it [9][10]

So when I came to the event today, I was told that the theme was the only constant is change. And what that represented to me was the fact that life is continually changing. We're particles that are changing.But the reality is that no one really wants us to change. We're changing but people actually want us to not only stay the same but to box us. So what I'm focusing this talk upon is to let nobody define you but yourself. So when I came in today you first thing I'm sure you noticed is I'm in Karach.I'm we ...

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Polkadot Strategy Shift - Polkadot is shifting its focus from scaling to reshaping security, identity, and capital efficiency for Web3 needs [1] - The network aims to create a lean, resilient system ready for future Web3 demands [1] Security & Validation - Polkadot plans to reduce its annual security spend from $500 million to $90 million [1] - Polkadot is transitioning towards a Proof-of-Personhood (PoP) + Individuality model, moving away from NPoS [2] - Validators will face higher standards, including KYC and interviews, with fixed fiat rewards around $5,000 per month [3] - Bad validators and their voters can be slashed, with strong anti-sybil protections [3] Technology & Development - "Web3 Outposts" are being developed in Lisbon, Berlin, and Malta to bridge blockchain and real-world collaboration [3] - A native stablecoin is proposed, aiming for capital efficiency, decentralization, scalability, and inclusivity [3] - zkJAM framework is being built using STARKs, starting with storage proofs [3] - JAM specs are documented in a Gray Paper, with governance moving to an editorial board [5]

[Applause] [Music] [Applause] When I was a kid, I used to watch my mom getting ready to go out with her friends for the night. She would spritz herself with perfume, curl her asymmetrically cut hair. She'd spritz on perfume, put on her makeup, grab grab her pumps and her doornocker earrings because this was the late 80s and early 90s.So, I would be transfixed. It was like watching a magic trick. This person would go from being my mommy to being this beautiful and powerful being.I remember one night when my ...

[Applause] Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Jane. I know he already said that, but I'm a student here in year 11 here at Kaboja International School, and I'm here to take you on a journey.A journey that all of us have been on, and that is high school. When we enter a new stage in our lives, we have expectations for what that could look like. Maybe the friends we'll make along the way. Maybe the new things that we'll learn and the experiences that we'll take with us after high school.But some ...

I must admit that days before Christmas I died and before or in my surprise I was not aware about it. This is just one of the debts that I experienced in my whole lifetime. and other debts that I'm going to speak about.It is something that everyone I do believe experience also death. But before that I would like to define first what is death. And according to the Webster Miriam dictionary that death is a permanent sensation of the vital functions or it is the end of life.But for me, my definition of death i ...

Core Argument - The speech challenges the perception of unity and diversity as a paradox, advocating for a shift from mere coexistence to active participation and understanding [1][4] - It emphasizes that true unity requires conscious effort, detailed steps, and building bridges between individual cultures [6][7] - The speech proposes a three-step approach to achieving unity in diversity: embrace, connect, and harness [13] Cultural Identity and Diversity - Embracing one's culture is presented as the initial step towards unity, suggesting that reluctance to connect with one's own identity can hinder progress [7] - The speech highlights the importance of individuals carrying their cultural identity with pride and integrating their heritage into their lives [6] - Diversity is not about sameness but about shared purpose and the roles individuals play in each other's lives [10][11] Unity and Progress - History demonstrates that progress in various fields, such as science, arts, and technology, results from collaborative efforts across cultures [8] - Harnessing diversity to its fullest potential can lead to significant achievements and redefine what is achievable [9] - The speech suggests focusing on shared human experiences, such as stories, struggles, dreams, and the desire for understanding, rather than fixating on differences [12]

[Music] What happens when the place you're from doesn't really feel like it belongs to you. And what if instead of ignoring that discomfort, you dare to ask why. I was born into a cross-cultural life.Born and raised in China, Pakistani by blood, fluent in English and struggling in Udu. It often felt like I was living in a translation. Sometimes too local to be foreign or too foreign to be local.And at the time I thought there was something wrong with that until I picked up a camera. It initially started as ...

[Music] Good evening everyone. I am Xi Wing Ching's daughter. Yes, that's probably how I'm known to those who don't really know me. the daughter of this prominent businessman who have founded Centerline Property Agency and the free newspaper AM730. People think my life must be a breeze. Just inherit my dad's money and his business, find my prince charming, and live happily ever after. It might even look like that on paper. After all, I have now taken on part of my dad's business, and I'm happily married wit ...