TED: The beauty of what we'll never know | Pico Iyer

The transcript narrates a journey to Mandalay, Myanmar, where the speaker meets a local guide with a degree in mathematics who dreams of being a teacher. Through their interactions, the speaker learns about the challenges of life under a military dictatorship and the deeper meaning of travel. The narrative explores the value of embracing uncertainty and the limitations of knowledge, drawing on insights from figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, the Dalai Lama, and Daniel Kahneman. The speaker reflects on personal experiences in Japan, emphasizing the importance of wonder and the transformative power of not knowing.

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