The meaning of life is to find your gift... then give it away

Welcome to?The?Art?of?The?Impossible, a weekly newsletter where I unearth five pieces?of?content which I hope will both inspire?and?embolden you.

Firstly, have you seen OpenAI’s latest release, Sora - text to video? Wow! However, if I am honest, I do have one topical concern, shared here. What do you think?

Also, quick final reminder about Monday’s event before we get into this week’s newsletter - if you want to join me whilst I interview TED’s Chris Anderson LIVE at the stunning Kindred - get your tickets here or DM me for guest list (2 spots left)! Hope to see some of you there!

PODCAST

We need more conversations like this one, hosted by TED.

Israel and Palestine have struggled with enduring territorial disputes and complex geopolitical tensions across many generations but, in this profound TED conversation, Palestinian peace activist Ali Abu Awwad and Israeli founder of Idealist.org Ami Dar envision a future built on mutual respect, recognition and nonviolent activism, where both identities coexist harmoniously.

Watch to better understand both sides and as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the belief that, despite entrenched conflict, a shared commitment to dignity and justice is possible. This interview, hosted by TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, was recorded on February 8th, 2024.

QUOTE

The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.

Pablo Picasso

INTERVIEW

The brilliant Dean Forbes (whom I had the great pleasure of interviewing here) in conversation with Ray Dempsey, Chief Diversity Officer at Barclays Group. They discuss Ray’s fascinating life story as well as share thoughts on entrepreneurship vs corporate world, diversity and inclusion at work and Ray’s role at Barclays.

Watch the interview here.

BOOK

Gaming for Good: Unlocking the Power of Gaming to Create a Better World for Is All by Jude Ower and Mathias Gredal N?rvi

I have been a fan of Playmob founder and CEO Jude for a long time so I am looking forward to reading her book!

Book blurb: Over 3 billion people play games globally. How can we turn his immense power into a force for good?

Games are already influencing player behaviour and decision-making. This book dispels the often negative perception of gamers and the games they play every day and shows how to harness the medium’s potential. Whether you’re a gamer, in the industry, not in the industry but interested in games or a parent worried about the impact of games on your kids, read this book to:

? Understand the industry and gaming culture and why it lends itself perfectly to tackling global challenges

? Discover how games can be a force for good through real-world examples, underpinned by interviews with leading executives in the industry

? Be inspired to make a positive impact using games

? Recognise that ‘doing good’ corresponds with ‘doing well’ and can drive wider beneficial outcomes such as deeper engagement

Buy the book here.

WATCH

Have you watched Free Solo? Then you will probably enjoy Arctic Ascent, again with Alex Honnold.

Alex Honnold embarks on an epic quest of unclimbed walls in one of the most remote corners of Greenland, a country on the frontline of the climate crisis in the new three-part series. Joining Alex on his quest are world-class climbers Hazel Findlay and Mikey Schaefer, Dr. He?di Sevestre, Greenlandic guide Adam Kjeldsen, and renowned adventurer Aldo Kane. All episodes on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu.

Thank you, as always, for reading?the?newsletter?and?for listening to?the?podcast, and?if you enjoy them, please do share with your network - my goal is to have these stories reach as many as possible so that others can be inspired too. And if you have two minutes, please do leave a review for the podcast - it would mean the world to me and helps others to find it too.

Danielle