Salman Khan at Rice University's 2012 commencement

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Rice commencement speaker Salman Khan's address to the graduates focused on contributions of a different kind: He urged the students to do everything they can to "increase the net happiness in the world."
Khan is the founder of the Khan Academy, a free online education platform and not-for-profit organization that has made waves in the field of education. In 2004, Khan's online tutorials for a young cousin gained a wider audience, and five years later he turned his collection of free educational videos into the online Khan Academy. Today, his more than 3,200 online tutorials attract 6 million viewers every month, and Time magazine recently named him one of the world's 100 most influential people.
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@Msjan1011 11 жыл бұрын

This man has no ego.. What a wonderful encouraging speech!!!

@AbirHasanDipu 10 жыл бұрын

You sir just changed me...

@zvonest4 9 жыл бұрын

me too

@SuperSheldore 10 жыл бұрын

This guy is a delight, I could listen to him all day.

@rafaelgpontes 12 жыл бұрын

Wise words! This guy is a genius! I love his work.

@johnpezza250 10 жыл бұрын

This guy has done so much more than any of us could ever do, and he wants to do more. It's truly inspiring.

@kpsthakkar 12 жыл бұрын

Khan Academy is revolutionary.

@tangiblephoton 12 жыл бұрын

OMG... That's my teacher!

@RexGalilae 10 жыл бұрын

A revolutionary man indeed!!

@itismetaphorical1016 7 жыл бұрын

great speech! the world needs positivity👍

@catklyst 12 жыл бұрын

This guy needs a nobel prize.

@jackfn1234 12 жыл бұрын

With all the politicians messing up America's public education, it's so nice to real innovators like Khan actually DOING something to make a positive difference. The future of education is like Khan Academy, and I greatly look forward to the day when all students take advantage of it. Thank you Sal.

@krishisanti 11 жыл бұрын

this is a kind of speech that i would love to listen a thousand times and not get bored

@Malfestlima 11 жыл бұрын

Salman Khan is amazing.

@thelionsroar5142 Жыл бұрын

In his head he conceived the idea of educating the world through video tutorials on social media when KZfaq was just launched is in itself a million dollar idea.

@jjboy555 12 жыл бұрын

This man is so IMPACTING, so INSPIRING, and drastically GAME CHANGING. He deserves a Nobel or something.

@TINAWHYTE 10 жыл бұрын

I wish I could like this again.

@Mephistopheles019 12 жыл бұрын

Great speech. If Sal keeps going at the rate he is, Khan Academy will go down in history as one of the greatest gifts to mankind.

@dreamydeb 11 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely amazing man! He overwhelms me every time. SO inspiring. Thanks Salman Khan. Thanks Ann Doerr.

@DarkAura971 12 жыл бұрын

That genie part really got at me....I almost cried.

@baako0834 2 жыл бұрын

You're halfway through to the 20 years,how you holding up?

@maverick3k6 12 жыл бұрын

Salman Khan is from Bangladesh. I'm proud of him as my fellow countryman. If you don't know where Bangladesh is you can Google it. It is not in India, as many people compare Bangladesh to India. In past many of the Bangladeshis have involved in many philanthropic works. Go Sal.

@sKHANcreative 12 жыл бұрын

He so awesome , no one even the politician can give such a powerful speech , he is not just perfect in Teaching he is also has brilliant way of thinking . As far as i know a man like him will see a bad day .

@derrsonn 12 жыл бұрын

This is so profoundly captivating. This guy has my vote for whatever.

@mbelkaid 12 жыл бұрын

Steve job has done a lot for mobile and computers, You Mr Khan have given every human a chance to learn and your help is unmeasurable by any standard of measurement. Thank you so much May God bless you.

@mrahua 12 жыл бұрын

Khan Academy is changing You. Khan Academy is changing history.

@saadmarko 12 жыл бұрын

Hope everyone in the world would be like this guy!

@TxFw 11 жыл бұрын

Last paper I wrote in college over a year and a half ago was titled "Khan Academy & the Future of Education." Supporter then, supporter now. Good move on the book Sal. Hope it shakes things up!

@MusicLegendIX 12 жыл бұрын

Sal is one of my heroes. I just did a "Who is your hero" project on him and presented it to the class. He is just amazing.

@drip2836 9 жыл бұрын

Aww man wish he had spoken longer, I wanted to hear a little more from him, nonetheless Mr. Khan, you did well and I've enjoyed watching your Khan Academy videos in the past. Continue to spread positivity in this world and you are truly amazing! Thank you for your support and your commencement speech was incredible! Wish you the best of luck Mr.Khan! :D

@croteauchris1 12 жыл бұрын

Sal, you are a true hero. Not the kind of term we throw around for people who show great courage, but the kind that really means you are changing our world for the better. I cant thank you enough!

@templecharas 11 жыл бұрын

cmon this guy needs a standing ovation...

@ChizukGedarim 12 жыл бұрын

LOVE YOU SAL!!!!!

@sunnyrockstheshow 12 жыл бұрын

One of the few ppl in the world whom i wanna meet before i die ...Sal you are legend...

@dobraOsoba 12 жыл бұрын

oh, i'm about to cry. Thank you Sal. Thank you so much!

@seraphicfairy 12 жыл бұрын

so proud of you....as Bangladeshi American....

@Skifuel91 11 жыл бұрын

Watched this while procrastinating from my engineering exam study, have no regret. This man is a god.

@baako0834 2 жыл бұрын

You're halfway through to the 20 years,how you holding up?

@TballaJones 12 жыл бұрын

Probably the most genuine human to exist on this giant rock we're stuck on. Well done, sir. Your work has been appreciated, and will continue to be. Keep your intuition lucid, my friend.

@sarkarsweet 11 жыл бұрын

Just amazing! The dedication and perseverance behind the free global education concept of Sal Khan is absolutely staggering. The focussed message to the 2012 graduating class at Rice is far greater for all thinking people, and even if a few do something, it is great change possibility.

@DilrubaShowkat 12 жыл бұрын

Just love the way you see life & thanks for mentioning " you need to tell people how much you love them, before its too late" . success is blessing, it should make one more human not what is called 'materialistic'. This world is still beautiful because of great person like you exist!!

@UtubeChrisJones 11 жыл бұрын

one of the best endings to a speech I've ever heard! I love the fact that the Khan Academy is pioneering global free education and his big message is share the love and be happy...

@911aggie 12 жыл бұрын

Awesome speech. It is people like him that change the world.

@ssips720 12 жыл бұрын

we need to preserve khan's dna im telling u! he is the most important person on this planet.

@ComfortChef 12 жыл бұрын

I'm about to head over to school to graduate from high school in 2 hours. Khan I've always watched your videos and they've helped me greatly, but I think this was the most empowering one yet. I was a bit scared to leave behind high school and head into college and the "real world" and I spent the greater part of today sleeping from pure anxiety. However, after I saw this video I felt confident again. Thank you for empowering me in life, I hope I can do the same for others in the future :]

@GiangPham-zj3pv 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Sir! I cannot express how much I appreciate Sal Khan...When I was in the pit of thinking of myself as stupid and dumb on not being able to solve some homework, Sal's words that no one is stupid but rather our knowledge is incomplete due to gap of more foundational knowledge has spoken to me, and I'll never forget that. Great talks as always and all kudos to Sal!

@scottmark3892 12 жыл бұрын

Yeah I am going to need you to re do the speech with a blackboard using different colours for each step of the speech...... You have been a massive life saver, Khan thankyou so much ( from Dunedin )

@PeekasitLopaniluk 12 жыл бұрын

Thank u sooo mucHH !!

@wojciechfornal3335 12 жыл бұрын

wisdom, talent, passion, sense of humor...to name a few Khan, you're just amazin'

@reanukeaves 12 жыл бұрын

Give this guy a medale!

@jjmini 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you Salman Khan

@alittlejewish 12 жыл бұрын

Khan my complete faith and gratitude goes to you.

@Jatin19902 12 жыл бұрын

oh my god , his second chance strategy hit down my heart. i am very emotional now.

@FelixSan85 12 жыл бұрын

Sal you have made a difference in my life more then you can imagine. Your education videos have done wonders from me and was a main reason that helped my GPA go from 2.8 to 3.7. Thank you! Cheers

@awaisakram6173 7 жыл бұрын

you're the best sir.. my inspiration

@gangadharlahane6548 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sal, for sharing your wisdom.

@narakusdemon.88 12 жыл бұрын

Sal! Some day I want to thank you personally for all you've done for me!

@dineshs89 12 жыл бұрын

We should not find Superman in movies..Here is the real superman..The life saviour..

@kabascoolr 12 жыл бұрын

Oh God, this is about the most empowering speech I've ever heard. Keep on the good work.

@jessuardothegringo74 12 жыл бұрын

The funny thing is that Sal is better than almost every teacher I ever had in high school. I think the only reason that this form of teaching won't/hasn't (or at least not entirely) replaced conventional teaching is because going to an actual school is a very large social experience for people. As far as education goes Khan Academy is so much better!

@RJinanS 12 жыл бұрын

Salman, you are amazing. Bengalis are proud of you.

@HarshaNadimpalli 11 жыл бұрын

And he just gave an awesome speech...

@InWitheNew 11 жыл бұрын

I would love to meet this guy some day. Such a genuine sounding message. I can dig that.

@nightmare4eVerr1 11 жыл бұрын

Beautiful speech! I really loved Sal's perception, watched the whole video and was worth it! Even though Im not getting graduated :)

@iamkazaam 12 жыл бұрын

God bless this man.

@GabrielaaCOLOMBIANA 11 жыл бұрын

What an extraordinary man. Thank you good sir, for sharing your exceptional wisdom with our humble generation. God Bless!

@pratikkumar8383 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@leeloojonsonn9856 12 жыл бұрын

@pastlivesprincess4594 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing to me what you described in the video.

@ShaheenShine123 12 жыл бұрын

this man is changing the world!! thank you mr. khan

@FaB514 12 жыл бұрын

What an example to follow

@ShottaBoyProduction 11 жыл бұрын

i love this guy

@dirac17 12 жыл бұрын

We are with you Sal.

@supernovia1st 12 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to show this to my kids. Sal is their hero :)

@hehongfei1009 12 жыл бұрын

This guy is amazing. The BEST teacher ever.

@barb0ful 12 жыл бұрын

that hit me too

@H1TMANactual 12 жыл бұрын

LOVE Khan

@Nonstopgp2 12 жыл бұрын

He didn't state or was talking about any facts by greatest it's obvious he was giving his opinion and all he said was Khan Academy has been a great gift to man kind no shame to that.

@patcyfaraon 11 жыл бұрын

his voice is magical :)

@SilverFoilSurfer 12 жыл бұрын

Sal you rock

@bradhaynes 12 жыл бұрын

I love that this guy says ya'll.

@plastichoodluma2408 12 жыл бұрын

Seriously the most useful speech I have EVER heard and I will make use of it. Wish more people watched this. Haha "you look like Ray Romano" is the top comment. We humans certainly look at things from all perspectives don't we.

@3317sam 12 жыл бұрын

This guy is Amazing.

@MrFraalmeida 12 жыл бұрын

congratulations¡

@raymongulati2011 12 жыл бұрын

Great Job Salman! That's a great speech from the heart.

@marufhoque4355 12 жыл бұрын

kind of surprised he didn't make a blackboard video about graduating

@LSBFLondon 12 жыл бұрын

An Amazing Speech by Salman Khan on Empowerment and Positivity helps students to understand these concepts and give back to the universe and the community!