Sacrificing jokes for innovation

During a recent trip to the UK, Barack Obama encouraged young people to stay optimistic and reject cynicism to drive innovation. While it's easy to be cynical about the state of the world, negativity can hinder progress. Innovation requires hope and courage to take risks and learn from failures. It's important to strike a balance between positivity and realism, and to believe in the possibility of positive change. UK, a hub for both sarcasm and innovation, is a great example of how one can learn from sarcasm, tolerate and incubate what was previously seen as impossible.