“Study hard what interests you in the most undisciplined, irreverent and original manner possible.” - Richard Feynman

BRAZEN recommends one of our favourite videos of all time — a call to arms for the creators, innovators and passion-driven young people who are changing the world as we know it; and a joyful dose of inspiration to start doing whatever it is that you love most.

In an age where everything we could possibly want is at our fingertips, it takes a certain amount of intention to satisfy our endless curiosity without getting jaded or carried away. Luckily, Carissa Morais has some great perspectives to share on how we can do this.

BRAZEN highly recommends this TED talk by young Jacob Barnett, whose autism diagnosis at just two years old prompted his mother to homeschool him and allow him to pursue his interests at his own pace — which turned out to be one of the best decisions they could have made.

In this experiment, we explore how asking the right questions can turn any situation into an opportunity for learning and discovery.

BRAZEN recommends this highly entertaining TED talk on curiosity and human behaviour by Robin Ince, whose passion and enthusiasm for his subject makes it all the more fun to watch!

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou

In this article, Shanita Lyn explores how asking the right questions can lead to deeper connections and, she hopes, a better world.

BRAZEN recommends this online platform created by Jack Harries, Finn Harries and Alice Aedy which aims to provide “a new perspective on the climate crisis,” and harness the much needed dose of “optimism and imagination required to build the world we so urgently need.” 👏🏽

What changes do you want to see in your lifetime?

What are you going to do to make them happen?

BRAZEN recommends this highly informative Instagram account, run by three girls from New Zealand who work tirelessly to deliver no-bullshit updates on what's happening in the world that we really should be paying more attention to.

“Don’t just exist, live.”

Quote by Roy T. Bennett. Designed by Shanita Lyn.

BRAZEN recommends this video by Ali Abdaal who, in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, takes some time to reflect on his own privilege in society, what he’s learned about racism over the years, and where he’s still making efforts to improve.

Here’s a neat little mind trick to try the next time you’re in a situation that could do with some improvement. Have you tried it?

BRAZEN recommends this short documentary about Sonam Phuntsho, a forest caretaker who has singlehandedly planted over 100,000 trees in his lifetime.

A young Asian woman in a Western country muses on the fluidity of identity and figuring out what home means in an ever-changing world.

Written by Chloe Sim.

BRAZEN recommends this TED talk by the novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, on the dangers of buying into limited perspectives and the importance of seeking out more diverse narratives.

BRAZEN sits down with Vix Chandra — otherwise known as Sayla, or one half of Dose Two — to chat about change, creativity, authenticity, fatherhood and his latest album.

Interview by Shanita Lyn.

“Nothing changes if nothing changes.”

Designed by Adwin Su.

BRAZEN recommends this heartfelt conversation between Chella Man and MaryV Benoit on The And, filmed almost two years after their first one, in which they return to discuss the complexity and simplicity of love and identity once again.

In this experiment, we explore how we can take something we’d like to change, and break it down into simple actions that we can take, every single day, to bring us closer to making that change happen.