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May 18, 2023

The Power of Perspective

TEDxYouth@AmericanSchoolDhahran 2023 brought together young thinkers, innovators, and educators to explore how a shift in perspective can change everything. From relationships and happiness to technology and the environment, each talk invited the audience to look deeper, think differently, and act intentionally. Speakers shared personal stories of growth, humor, resilience, and purpose. Revealing that perspective shapes not only how we see the world, but how we choose to live in it. Whether discussing vulnerability in relationships, the lessons of minimalism, or the future of artificial intelligence, each voice offered insight into what it means to live meaningfully in an evolving world. From students finding courage through self-expression to teachers and diplomats reflecting on connection and culture, this event celebrated the diversity of ideas that drive positive change. TEDxYouth@AmericanSchoolDhahran 2023 reminded its audience that power lies not in certainty, but in the willingness to see from another point of view.

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Speakers

  • Anvitha Mandhadi:

    YOLO

    You only live once, so live a great life. Tell the people you love that you love them and live with no regrets.

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  • Daniya Muzaffar:

    The Key to Relationships

    We all have something to work on when it comes to our relationships with others and ourselves. The way we put that work in is through openness and vulnerability, but to do that the difference must be understood first.

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  • Layan Melhem:

    Problem Solving: Why Zooming In Matters

    This speech highlights the importance of problem-solving and the value of zooming in to identify the root cause of a problem. It's to examine every problem from all angles and perspectives and to encourage my audience to never underestimate their capabilities to solve the sprawling issues that they encounter.

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  • Mahi Mukati:

    The Satisfaction of Less

    We need to learn to love having less and giving more, and that should begin within our own households.

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  • Maryam Farooqi:

    What Does Extinction Mean For Us?

    Humans are causing the 6th mass extinction. Amidst this loss of biodiversity, human have appeared to escaped unscathed. But there have been significant affects of this extinction crisis that we have recently become aware of, and that has worked to bolster the fact that humans, for our own benefit, need to start working with nature instead of against it.

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  • Noor Rob:

    The Muscles Behind our True Happiness

    Humor is crucial to our everyday life and taught me a lot, and breaking the pattern is so important in achieving your own desires.

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  • Rizwan Shaikh:

    The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education

    The rise of artificial intelligence has brought about concerns regarding its potential for misuse in academic settings. Specifically, the technology could be used to facilitate cheating on exams and assessments. However, if implemented properly, AI can be utilized as a tool to enhance education and transform the learning process.

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  • Ronnie Caldwell:

    4 Rules For School and Life

    So often we are being asked to optimize. We are expected to keep up with every new thing. Modernity keeps us believing that the next magic pill to fix all of our problems is just around the corner. Life is simple, but not easy. I will share 4 simple rules that when engaged in consistently might just give us the best chance at living the life we want and creating the cultures we long to be a part of.

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