His TED talk addresses the challenges facing democracy, including institutional issues, media misinformation, and the rise of individualism, and discusses rebuilding trust in democracy by strengthening societal bonds. He envisions a world where people trust and support one another, emphasizing the importance of community over isolation. Abdul Ahad describes himself as a curious lifelong learner. His TED talk addresses the challenges facing democracy, including institutional issues, media misinformation, and the rise of individualism, and discusses rebuilding trust in democracy by strengthening societal bonds. He envisions a world where people trust and support one another, emphasizing the importance of community over isolation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at