Redefining the self: Authenticity and change | Sherwin Vakili | TEDxTehranSalon

Shervin Vakili, a historian and sociologist, explores how a strong inner core shapes both individuals and societies. Drawing on his extensive research in complex systems, Vakili delves into the concept of centeredness and authenticity, revealing how these qualities drive transformation, overcome external constraints, and enable meaningful change. // زمانه‌ی فردا به احتمال زیاد دورانی است که تمایز اصلی را میان کسانی خواهیم دید که مرکز دارند، و آنها که مرکز ندارند. مفهوم مرکز و داشتن یا نداشتن آن محور این گفتار است. گفتاری که بر سه رکن اصلی تاکید می‌کند: یکی مفهوم «من» و نفشی که می‌تواند در دگرگون ساختن هستی داشته باشد، دیگری مفهوم نهاد که هم ساختارهای اجتماعی و قواعدش را شامل می‌شود و هم در شکلی عام کل اجبارهای بیرونی نظام‌مند را در بر می‌گیرد، و در نهایت مفهوم «مرکزدار بودن» که ویژگی من‌هایی است که گرانیگاهی درونی برای تکان دادن هستی دارند و می‌کوشند بخشی کلان از جهان را در راستایی مشخص جابه‌جا کنند. اصالت، اکسیری است که از ترکیب من و مرکز، برمی‌خیزد و نتیجه‌ی غلبه‌ی هم‌افزای آن بر نهاد است. Sherwin Vakili is a writer, historian, sociologist, and systems theorist with a passion for exploring identity, culture, and complex systems. As the director of the Historical Sociology Group within the Iranian Sociological Association, he has authored numerous works that blend insights from biology, sociology, and mythology. Vakili is an advocate for evolutionary education and has played a key role in founding non-governmental organizations, engaging in public discourse, and promoting unity among Iran’s diverse cultural groups. His work centers on the belief that redefining the Iranian self can help address the region’s historical challenges. 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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