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‘THE PERPETUAL SHIFT’

A "shift" is a qualitative change. It's about acting or thinking differently, rather than doing more or

less of something. The shift is a change and change is the only thing constant. It’s what defines us

and shapes us. This topic further helps us dwell on topics on how change influences our lives, how

stories shape our culture as they change through time, migration and the meaning of home in this

era of change, how art causes change, and why there is change at all. This is a topic tailor-made

for the youth, as during these adolescent times, we are transforming ourselves and our

perspectives.

We are now starting to question whether the contemporary realities we’ve created are starting

to break away from our hold; whether the fruit of our innovation has gained the upper hand over

its creators. Does the ultimate manifestation of human ingenuity signify losing the power to shape

our destinies? And, if this is indeed where we’re headed, who will command the shift?

Our communities comprise of living creatures, similarly morphing endlessly to reflect the life

within them. As we change, so do the societies we inhabit, swiftly and obediently. In wielding this

power, the human race for long stood alone and almighty. Yet, our reign over the shift might soon

be over. Thus, WizeTalks investigates, from different lenses of the global contexts, whether we

can embrace the ever-changing reality of our existence without losing our identity in the process.