What Can Children Teach Us?

Explore a thought-provoking TEDx talk that challenges conventional wisdom about learning from children. Discover how the speaker, a university student and older brother to two toddlers, reflects on the unconscious societal pressures that guide adults towards a constant pursuit of recognition, often defined by social status and money. Examine the argument that this race for success can lead to a loss of meaning and true appreciation in life. Delve into the speaker's belief that children should be the ones teaching adults how to slow down and reset their priorities, focusing on happiness rather than societal expectations. Gain insights into how this perspective shift could potentially transform our approach to personal fulfillment and societal values in a world where success and happiness are increasingly disconnected.

What can children teach us? | Slaven Monet | TEDxErasmusUniversityCollege