Longevity & Time Perception - The discussion distinguishes between "vivência" (daily routines) and "experiência" (new occurrences), highlighting how experiences, especially positive ones, are often shared on social media [1][2][3] - Longevity is defined as the accumulation of "vivências" and "experiências" throughout a human life [4] - Studies suggest increasing life expectancy, with some scientists believing that individuals who will live to 150 years have already been born [5] - The contemporary human struggles with accepting endings and mortality, driving the pursuit of longevity [7] - The concept of "the beautiful" has shifted from nature and art to the body, influenced by a Eurocentric, Greek mythology-based cosmovision that idealizes youth, slenderness, and whiteness [11][12][13] - The talk explores two Greek concepts of time: Chronos (chronological, ordered time) and Kairos (the time of love, feeling, and being present) [20][21] Social & Ethical Implications - The pursuit of happiness, immortality, materiality, and divinity has become a primary objective, influencing ethical debates about the beginning and end of life [9][10] - The presentation touches on ethical considerations surrounding life, including discussions on abortion and euthanasia [10] - The presentation highlights the disparity in life expectancy based on socioeconomic factors, citing a study from 2022 showing a significant difference in life expectancy between residents of Cidade Tiradentes (59 years) and Jardins (80 years) in São Paulo [31] - The speaker reflects on how societal structures and work culture can impact longevity, referencing the speaker's mother's early death at 50 due to dedicating 40 years to domestic work [32][33] - The talk emphasizes the importance of social connections and community for experiencing life fully, contrasting this with the increasing isolation and reliance on digital interactions [36][37][38]

Memory and Experience - Memories, both positive and negative, shape individual's perception of pleasure and pain, influencing their actions and beliefs [18][21] - Experiences create consciousness, molding individuals and defining their unique perspectives [10] - High-impact emotional events, whether positive or negative, create strong memorial synapses, influencing future behavior and defense mechanisms [12][14][16] - Seeking new experiences and actively engaging in different environments can accelerate personal evolution and broaden perspectives [31][32][35] Implications for Business and Personal Growth - Understanding memory construction is crucial for learning, change, and evolution, emphasizing the importance of experience over passive learning [28][29][30] - The business world emphasizes rapid iteration and correction, highlighting the value of learning from experiences to avoid repeating mistakes [34][35] - Individuals should strive to create memorable experiences and live life to the fullest, rather than existing passively [36][37] Empathy and Understanding - True empathy requires understanding and internalizing the experiences of others, acknowledging that personal experiences shape individual perspectives [24][25] - It's impossible to truly feel another's pain without having similar experiences, emphasizing the need to imagine and comprehend their emotions [24][25]