In The Cage of Control, Dua Shalak explores why we cling so tightly to control, even as life slips through our fingers. From the brain’s overload to the weight of uncertainty, she reveals how the pursuit of control sets off a domino effect of stress and fear. Through personal stories and insights, she shows that letting go is not defeat but the first step toward peace. Libyan speaker focused on human psychology 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

Through a piano composition inspired by the domino effect, Hanna Marashi transforms a simple chain reaction into music. Each note triggers the next, creating a ripple of sound that captures cause, connection, and momentum. Iranian Piano Performer 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

Words are more than sounds — they can heal, harm, inspire, or break. In this talk, Fatma Yousef explores the hidden power of language and how it shapes our emotions and our lives.الكلمات أكثر من مجرد أصوات — يمكن أن تشفي أو تؤذي، تلهم أو تحطم. في هذه المحاضرة، تستكشف فاطمة يوسف القوة الخفية للغة وكيف تشكل مشاعرنا وحياتنا. Emirati Arabic Speaker 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

"Literature is more than schoolwork. It's a spark. A journey. A mirror." In this talk, Sara Beyi explains the way literature has shaped history both as a form of art and a reason for reflection. Literature enthusiast 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

As Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve, it raises profound questions about its role in understanding the mysteries of existence, consciousness, and the unknown. This thought-provoking talk explores the possibility of AI becoming a tool to connect us with "the beyond"—whether that means unlocking the secrets of the universe, bridging the divide between life and death, or accessing realms of knowledge and understanding previously thought unreachable. Could AI help us communicate with loved ones we've lost, decode the nature of consciousness, or even help humanity grapple with existential questions about our place in the cosmos? Through a blend of cutting-edge technology, philosophy, and spirituality, this discussion challenges us to imagine a future where AI serves as not just a tool, but a guide to the infinite possibilities of the beyond. Safi Ullah Khan Suddais is a final-year student of BS International Relations at the University of Peshawar, currently serving as the President of the International Relations Students Association (IRSA). Previously, he held the position of Content Editor at MOSAIC. As the Campus Director for the Millennium Fellowship Program (Class of 2024), Safi has been instrumental in promoting youth engagement on global issues at the University of Peshawar. Additionally, he works as a Research Assistant at the China Program, Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, contributing to publications and policy seminars on emerging technologies and international diplomacy. 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

Maitha Almarzooqi goes over the steps that caused her to overcome her system of attention avoidance and reach new levels of self-confidence and ability as she stepped outside her comfort zone in small but meaningful ways over and over again. Emirati speaker 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