Why the History We Tell Shapes Our Brain | Omar Soliman | TEDxUBC
This talk explores how historical narratives shape our brains, identities, and biases, revealing the impact of selective storytelling. Through the overlooked discovery of pulmonary circulation by Ibn al-Nafis, this talk highlights how erasing diverse contributions distorts our understanding of progress. By reclaiming these hidden stories, we can build a more inclusive history that empowers future generations to see themselves as part of the shared story of human innovation and recognize that they, too, hold the pen that will shape its coming chapters. Hi! I’m Omar, a biomedical engineering student, passionate storyteller, MedTech start-up founder, and a lover of all things neuroscience! Years of immersing myself in the world of the brain has taken me through three different labs, each one adding to my understanding of how our mind shapes the way we learn, reflect, and most importantly, see the world. But it’s my curiosity about history—especially the stories we forget to tell—that’s made me ask a different kind of question: how does what we leave out of history affect the way we see the world and our place in it? This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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