We think about having longer
lives. We think about living happier lives. We struggle hard to find a balance
between living in the present and yet attempting to place utmost endeavors to
secure a future which, by all odds, is being traumatized by the current state
of the world. The pursuit of attaining this balance has enforced repercussions
amongst many of the worldly wise. Most people depart from the world without the
fulfillment of their life objectives, not having spent enough time with people
who matter to them, not being authentic as they would have wanted to be, not
being able to follow dreams which truly reflect their personal selves or simply
put, not doing things that really matter. There are plenty of reasons that can
be attributed to these repercussions. Change in lifestyle is perhaps an
umbrella rationale. Life has become faster, boundaries have converged, travel
times have shortened, and diversity has intensified – all of which are
plausible means to connect. The shift from mass media to the networked
information environment probably is the biggest culprit of all. However,
several studies indicate that while there is a significant proximity in the
digital world (electrons chasing electrons), the human connection has suffered
a massive blow. A possible accumulative outcome of these studies can help
conclude that as subjects of this current generation retreat, the repercussions
may only be greater. Desires will remain.
Now imagine, what one would do if
one could get some extra minutes in life. Maybe one can attempt to counter the
repentance of life, spend time with friends, family or with someone who they
dear. One wouldn’t think it is a plausible suggestion which is true. However, Jane
McGonigal, a game-geek by profession explains how it can be possible to live
longer (on a relative basis) in a TED Talk which is eye-opening and
jaw-dropping to say the least.
There have been very few occasions where I have been
overwhelmingly awed by a TED talk. I recall one talk by Neil Parischa at TEDxToronto
who reflected on how one should approach life. Now, Jane produces this fine
tailored talk with elements of research, studies and personal experiences to
leave a surprising gift to the viewers.
If you miss it, you miss the very element of life which one
dearly endure.
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