Zahra Al-Mahdi: The infinite alchemy of storytelling | TED Fellows

TED Fellow Zahra Al-Mahdi was raised by screens -- "storytelling machines" like TV and the internet that shaped her sense of self and reality. Now a multimedia artist and filmmaker, she challenges common historical narratives and brings a multiplicity of perspectives to the surface. In this dynamic talk, Al-Mahdi traces her development as a storyteller using satire, dark humor and tactile collage techniques to expand what we think we know about ourselves.

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[rgayaala]

I am so proud that she is a fellow Kuwaiti. I’ve been showing and sharing this video with all of my friends and family! What an amazing story-teller. Such captivating and eloquent style! Absolutely loved this🤩

[irmabattilani]

This girl is absolutely incredible, I am beyond amazed

[rushikeshkale]

To challenge the meaning of word used in sentence, we begin to use it in an infinite number of stories.
Word is like container holding juice of Meaning inside it and that juice changes by context/ perspective in which a Word is used.
After all, through stories, We conjures our World View.

[ugandanknuckle]

One of the best Ted presentations ever

[francescakyanda]

Her words were so powerful and her gaze sucked me in

[atallakhercha]

Wow why do I find my self so related to this video i didn't regret watching ❤️❤️❤️

[iqraau]

great content and great way to deliver it, thank you, i hope we have more voices like that in the middle east because we absolutely need it

[sandradavies]

Thank you for such a truthful & unique perspective-got me thinking in another direction!🙏🌎🤗

[Thanh_Thien]

Nothing or no one can be said to be good or bad in isolation of the story around it. I have firsthand experienced it.

[nehasnotebook]

The silver television caused me to feel nostalgic about 90s!🤔

[Shazistic]

The wrong people will always teach you the right lessons

[Naa__adorkor]

On a totally different subject, but you look like the guy who played Alladin in the live action. You're really pretty

[IreneAstreroPhpsg]

This kind of persons gave us challenges to do good....

[kinsmed]

So good. And I can't put my finger on exactly how.

[こたろう-du]

Machines are convenient, but it is important for people to make them.

[basharat]

Wow that is great. I invite you to listen Muslim Scholars please