Esam Boray: Ten Seconds of Courage

Sep 3, 2019

In this engaging conversation, human rights activist Esam Boray shares his incredible journey from the protests in Cairo to advocating for youth empowerment. He discusses the transformative power of courage, emphasizing that even a brief moment of bravery can inspire significant change. The dialogue also touches on the complexities of sharing personal stories, the impact of social media on vulnerability, and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. Esam’s experiences highlight the necessity of documenting incremental change in our lives.

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INSIGHT

Social Media Reduces Vulnerability

Social media creates a permanent record of embarrassing moments that can inhibit vulnerability in storytelling.
This permanence leads younger generations to be less willing to share vulnerable stories than older generations.

ANECDOTE

Airport Praise Changes View

Matthew struggled with seeing his daughter Clara confidently approach a stranger in an airport, initially thinking it was strange.
A stranger praised Clara's social courage, shifting Matthew's view to seeing her as a social superhero.

ANECDOTE

Ten Seconds of Courage

Issam Boray recounted a harrowing moment during Egypt's 2011 protest where a stranger friend was shot.
He found strength in ten seconds of courage that helped him overcome fear and continue the fight for change.

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