Video reflections and conversations expanding on the journey found in Currents of Being.
History is more than a series of dates; it is the current that shapes our lives.
Explore this collection of video reflections and conversations that expand upon the journey found in the Currents of Being series.
A memoir tracing Samadi's early life in Iran, the cultural richness of Persian civilization, and the rupture of revolution.
The videos in this section bring to life the stories, history, and personal journey at the heart of Volume I.
Dr. Shahin Samadi explores the forgotten history of Iran before the 1979 Revolution and how the Revolution replaced strategic ties with ideological hostility.
Excerpts from Currents of Being offer a rare, firsthand perspective on the political and cultural transformation that turned two allied nations into fierce adversaries.
Moving beyond biography into reflection -- exploring meaning, connection, faith, innovation, and the pursuit of understanding.
Shahin Samadi introduces Currents of Being Volume II -- a philosophical journey across cultures, civilizations, and the enduring questions that connect individual lives to universal truths.
Explore the evolution of human connection -- the cyclical nature of civilizations, empathy in the age of AI, and navigating modern relationships with wisdom and grace.
Drawing on his career at NASA and INNOVIM, Samadi bridges climate science and philosophical inquiry -- from coral bleaching to the geopolitics of water wars.