Are you an intelligent thinker or a blind follower?: Maaher Sayeed at TEDxModa 2013

In his presentation, Maaher Sayeed challenges the audience to consider whether they navigate life as independent, intelligent thinkers or simply as followers of accepted norms and group-think. He argues that true personal and social growth comes from questioning assumptions, seeking out diverse perspectives, and taking responsibility for one’s beliefs and actions rather than relying uncritically on others. By emphasising the importance of critical reflection, self-awareness and intellectual courage, Sayeed invites us to transition from passive conformity to engaged, purposeful participation in shaping not just our lives, but the communities and cultures we are part of.