Question Your World | Albert Casals | TEDxYouth@BSN

Описание: Having travelled the world extensively since the age of 15, Albert Casals questions the constructs of culture and changes his understanding of the world during his TEDxYouthBSN talk at the British School in The Netherlands. Drawing on his personal experiences of different people and different cultures, he shares his number one tip, question what you see.





Watch the video and find out how Albert experienced his travels the world in a wheelchair. Has it changed his perspective of the world and himself?

Travelling around the world is an amazing and challenging thing to do. Doing it in a wheelchair, alone and with no money, makes the challenge seem impossible. 29-year-old, Spanish-born Albert Casals lost the use of his legs due to leukaemia at the age of 5. He began his travelling adventure at 15 and has not stopped since. By changing his perspective and outlook on life, he proves that anything is possible.



Albert has visited over 100 countries. He has stayed in communities and environments as diverse as the countries he’s visited, from the jungle with indigenous tribes to the city streets with people without homes, depending solely on his own inventiveness and the kindness of strangers. Having lived amongst so many different people and distinct cultures, he is Breaking the Mould, questioning cultural stereotypes from our society and inviting young people to think critically about “the way things should be” and to find their own way.



“Breaking the Mould” is the second TEDxYouth event organised by The British School in the Netherlands. Speakers explore ideas around ‘If I Could Lead for a Day’, ‘Tackling Tough Truths’ and ‘An Invitation for Change’.



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Travelling around the world is an amazing and challenging thing to do. Doing it in a wheelchair, alone and with no money, makes the challenge seem impossible. 29-year-old, Spanish-born Albert Casals lost the use of his legs due to leukaemia at the age of 5. He began his travelling adventure at 15 and has not stopped since. By changing his perspective and outlook on life, he proves that anything is possible.



Albert has visited over 100 countries. He has stayed in communities and environments as diverse as the countries he’s visited, from the jungle with indigenous tribes to the city streets with people without homes, depending solely on his own inventiveness and the kindness of strangers. Having lived amongst so many different people and distinct cultures, he is Breaking the Mould, questioning cultural stereotypes from our society and inviting young people to think critically about “the way things should be” and to find their own way. 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