Wilan ponders the concept that the present is intricately woven from the threads of the past and the future, thereby questioning the traditional linear understanding of time. He delves into the ever-evolving societies of today, departing from the cyclical and repetitive notions of the past, and instead embraces change and progress.
He mentions how freedom and the right to change are intricately linked, manifesting in economic and political mechanisms like the market and democracy. He uncovers the consequences of these mechanisms, from precariousness to the pursuit of immortality. He also questions the reality of time itself, contemplating its intangible nature despite its undeniable impact on human evolution. Born in Germany and raised in Rwanda and Burkina Faso, Willan is a multilingual policy analyst and music curator with extensive experience in project management and organization of major events such as multilateral conferences, symposia and festivals. As a project manager for EU advisory companies, he has been in charge of multi-scale projects and public events on behalf of multilateral institutions. In parallel, he directly assisted policy-makers and built a strong record in decision-making positions. He also co-founded a music collective which organizes artistic events centered on African electronic music with a wide range of actors (collectives, producers, festivals, web radios). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
