and gender empathy. I'm going to break it down for you. And what is it that we need to unlearn. We need to unlearn that we've learned for over the years again and again, years and years of our conditioning of how to look at things in a certain way.Let me ask you all a question. What comes in the way of you being able to look at an individual as an individual. Our beliefs, our assumptions, the cultural scripts that we keep learning from all our interactions on a day-to-day basis. We learn so much from our en ...

[Music] Youth in transition. Hi, I'm Mani, the founding partner of Narate India. At Narate India, we do a lot of workshops for teenagers, for parents, for working professionals, for young adults, CXO level members and even medical professionals.You name any domain and I would have worked with one of the top brand organization or a CXO level member in that domain. Well, here is something that I have observed. Today, we're going to talk about a topic that has never been addressed.That is something that is con ...

Core Argument - The presentation explores the concept of authentic self and how societal conditioning and external influences shape individual behavior and choices [2][4][5] - It argues that individuals are heavily conditioned from birth, leading to a disconnect from their true selves and a pursuit of external validation [8][14] - The presentation suggests that awareness, not just intelligence or knowledge, is crucial in recognizing and overcoming manipulation [6] - It proposes that by questioning beliefs and societal norms, individuals can uncover their authentic selves and live more fulfilling lives [15][17] Societal Impact & Manipulation - Social experiments and psychological manipulation demonstrate how easily people can be influenced to conform or even commit harmful acts [6][7][8] - The presentation uses examples from popular culture, such as the film "Focus" and Darren Brown's show "The Push," to illustrate the power of subtle cues and conditioning [7][10] - Modern technologies and AI can be used to shape individual behavior, whether intentionally or unintentionally [12] Path to Authenticity - The key to unlocking one's authentic self lies in daring to be free from societal expectations and conditioning [14] - It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, questioning beliefs, and staying present with one's emotions without judgment or interference [16][18] - The presentation concludes that the awakening of even one individual to their authentic self can have a ripple effect, potentially igniting a shift in all of humanity [19]