Navigating Identity and Creativity

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The chapter follows a musician who built a school in a village in India, detailing their upbringing in a large family in Barcelona and the challenges faced as the youngest sibling. It explores the struggle of pursuing a non-traditional career in art while balancing familial expectations and the journey of redirecting one's path towards personal fulfillment. The conversation delves into the suppression of creativity by societal norms, the importance of living a meaningful life, and the speaker's transition from a research career to art for a more fulfilling existence.

Join us in this inspiring episode as Spanish artist Jordi Forniés shares his transformative journey from a passion-driven artist to an educational philanthropist in rural India. Discover how Jordi's background in art and science propelled him to undertake the monumental task of building a school, impacting the lives of hundreds of children. Learn about the challenges of navigating foreign bureaucracy, fundraising, and the local cultural dynamics that shaped this project. This episode is a testament to the power of determination and the impact of cross-cultural contributions to global education.

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