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Travel has a way of quietly exposing the assumptions we don’t even realize we carry. From how different countries handle extreme heat to unexpected approaches to energy and customer experience, my recent trip across Europe challenged what I thought was “normal.” It also reminded me how easily we mistake habits for universal truths. If you’re interested in innovation, this perspective shift is where it begins. Read more and see what might be worth rethinking.

I went down a rabbit hole with a simple question - does the 10,000-hour rule still matter in a world shaped by AI - and came out rethinking how mastery actually works.

Welcome back! Part two of my experience at TED 2026 is focused on the most exciting and scary talks that highlighted the excitement and potential risk of the world we are building with technology.

TED 2026 was a powerful experience that offered a deep look into the beauty and challenges of our world today. I've synthesized these insights into a two-part newsletter covering human connections and technology. In part one, I explore inspiring stories of justice, radical altruism, and the essential science of empathy.

I came back from TED 2026 with my head full of ideas from more than 90 talks, but what stayed with me was not just the volume. It was the shift in perspective. Across disciplines and stories, a common thread emerged: the future is not only something we build with technology, but something we shape through curiosity, courage, and the questions we choose to ask. Here are 10 quotes that well summarize some key ideas.

Every time I go to the “Ville des Lumières” (City of the Light), Paris, I look for what is new in the air. This time it felt like spring, and there were some fun events. Innovation is always somewhere. Here are a few things I noticed: