Why do artists believe a goat stuffed in a tire on the floor is representative of the interconnectedness of human life. This bizarre work of art is what American artist Robert Rashenberg called a combine. He wasn't just making art, but creating a connection between art and space.Rashenberg's work bridged two worlds. The tangible world of physical objects and the intangible world of art itself. By inviting us into a space where art and life intersected, the very act of viewing became more than just looking.I ...

Good afternoon. I am Raja Paansuan, lecturer from accounting department. But don't worry, I promise I won't spend the next 10 minutes talking about financial statements.In fact, today is not about numbers at all. It's about something we all face. Let me ask you a question.Have you ever been so sure of something only to realize life had other plans. Maybe it was your career. Maybe a relationship.Or maybe it was simply who you thought you'd become. And suddenly everything changed. It's funny, isn't it.how we ...

Core Idea - The speech emphasizes the importance of "unlearning" in personal and professional growth, particularly in the field of education [2][3] - Unlearning is presented as a challenging but necessary process for adapting to change and fostering innovation [13][14] Personal Transformation in Teaching - The speaker's teaching journey evolved from a traditional, teacher-led approach to a student-centered, collaborative environment [4][7][8] - The speaker shifted from rote memorization to promoting conceptual understanding and real-world application of knowledge [9][10] - The speaker learned from students, embracing their language and culture to enhance connection and communication [12][13][18][19] Strategies for Unlearning - Reflecting on practices that no longer work is crucial for identifying areas needing change [15] - Openness to experimentation and new approaches is essential for growth and adaptation [16][17] - Learning from students and embracing their perspectives can enhance teaching effectiveness [17][18] - Acting quickly and embracing lifelong learning are vital for continuous improvement [20][21] Cognitive Aspects of Unlearning - Cognitive science suggests that unlearning requires significant brain training due to the brain's resistance to change [13][14] - Overcoming this resistance requires activation energy, similar to breaking old bonds to form new ones in chemistry [14] Call to Action - The audience is encouraged to identify and challenge outdated beliefs or assumptions [22][23] - The speech promotes the idea of celebrating not just learning, but also the courage to unlearn and adapt [23]

Shakespeare once imaginatively said, "All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players." When I first read this line in the sonnet that he wrote, I didn't understand. It went over my head. The analogy made no sense.But fast forward a year later, I join a stage play and I am outside the stage an extra just screaming, "Lon live the king. Long live the king." Screaming out of my lungs until my throat gives out. And that's when it made sense. The pieces fell together.There's something interestin ...

Career & Entrepreneurship - College students generally have three career aspirations: a dream job with a high-paying package, following their passion (e g becoming a YouTuber or Instagram influencer), or starting their own company as an entrepreneur [1] - The speaker, Akshay Saini, shares his journey of successfully achieving all three aspirations: entrepreneurship with his EdTech company Namastey Dev, a YouTube channel with 19 million subscribers, and a dream job with a high package [1] - Overcoming mental barriers created in childhood is crucial for success, as society often provides a script for an ideal life that may not align with individual passions [1][2] Education & Skills - The speaker initially struggled with traditional academic subjects like Chemistry and Physics, which are prerequisites for IIT, but excelled in Computer Science [2] - The speaker chose to pursue Computer Science engineering in a private college, breaking societal norms that emphasized IIT preparation [2] - Combining passion (teaching) with skills (software engineering) creates a unique selling proposition that is hard to beat [4] Startup & Business - The speaker started his first startup from his college hostel and later joined a company after acquisition, eventually becoming a top performer [2][3] - Despite societal pressure to take placements, the speaker pursued his startup ambitions, facing initial failure but eventually achieving success with a subsequent startup that was acquired by Lending Kart within 8 months [3] - Starting a company requires curiosity and a willingness to learn various aspects like business, administration, marketing, and accounting, even without prior knowledge [5][6] Motivation & Mindset - Extraordinary achievements require extraordinary efforts, and consistency is key to reaching goals [6] - Maintaining a supportive community of positive and motivating people is essential for overcoming challenges and stereotypes [6] - Even in moments of depression and uncertainty, believing in oneself and persevering will lead to finding light at the end of the tunnel [6]

Everyone's got a phrase that is stuck in their head. Be it a government slogan like click it or ticket it or a slogan, a brand one like be kind, rewind. But just because it floats around your head doesn't mean that it does much more than crowd out your grandma's phone number.Some do. Some phrases take up space and haunt you up and down the bread aisle when you're having an imaginary argument with a co-orker that you're annoyed by. Today, I want to share some that have haunted me and I hope will haunt you as ...