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Echoes of the Berlin Wall SMARTVIEW GLASSES Unstoppable: The Pease Brothers' Race

Berlin, 1989. Overview: of Compassion
The cold gray Berlin Wall divided East and SmartView Glasses are a revolutionary assistive technology for Compassion is a word we all recognize — it’s the feeling
West Germany as a massive structure that people with visual impairments. The high-tech glasses have a of understanding and empathy for someone who is
hidden front-facing camera integrated into the bridge, and in-
absorbed all dreams of hope at that time. The built sensors that identify objects, detect their proximity, and suffering. For most of us, compassion shows itself in
cityscape received illumination from faltering recognize them in real-time. simple acts of kindness, words of apology, or fleeting
lampposts that emitted short-lived light Key Features: moments of care. But for some, it is a force that
comparable to ascending stars. Each and 1. AI-Driven Object Detection: The sensors and camera compels them to do far more — to go beyond their own
every whisper fell under the scrutiny of the collaborate to scan the environment, detecting objects and limitations for the sake of another. For them, it’s not just
Stasi agents. Lukas Keller grew up with his their proximity. a feeling, but a compelling force.
grandfather after both his parents 2. Audio Cues: Small speakers by the ears deliver real-time The exemplary story of Brent and Kyle Pease is one that
disappeared during the totalitarian regime. voice descriptions, telling objects and warning users of reveals the extent of empathy and understanding.
But Lukas hadn’t given up. At 17, he secretly obstacles. Diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy as a
listened to Western broadcasts about growing 3. Light & Flexible: Built for daily use, SmartView Glasses are child, Kyle Pease grew up supporting his triathlete
defiance, especially the Leipzig Monday slim, light, and comfortable to wear for long periods. brother Brent from the sidelines. But from that vantage
Demonstrations. In October, Erich Honecker’s 4. Hands-Free Directions: With a user-friendly, voice-operated point, a dream was born — a dream to become a
iron rule collapsed. system, users can be guided without having to hold other triathlete himself. And that's where the wheels (pun
devices. intended) began to turn.
Then came November 9th, 1989.
How It Works: Since childhood, the two brothers were like two peas in
Günter Schabowski made a critical mistake by 1. The in-camera scans the surroundings. a pod, with Brent never leaving Kyle behind. Instead of
revealing the policy change which allowed letting Kyle’s dream remain a distant wish, Brent
East Germans to freely cross borders. 2. AI-processed software interprets the visuals, identifying decided to make it a reality, and started pushing (and
objects and their distances.
Townspeople gathered in peaceful unity, old pulling) his brother through triathlons: Brent swims
enemies becoming friends. Guards laid down 3. The speakers provide live information, leading the user with Kyle in an Advanced Elements kayak, rides with
around their environment safely and independently.
their weapons, overwhelmed by the solidarity. him on a Freedom Concepts tandem bike, and runs Diya Ghadiali
SmartView Glasses give visually impaired people more
People supported and comforted one independence and confidence in their ability to move around with him in a pushchair. Together, they wheel and race
another. The guards relinquished their the world around them. as one, proving that nothing is impossible when TUER LE TEMP EN EXPLIQUANT
weapons because they could not resist the Ishaan Subramanian compassion fuels the journey. D’AUTRES TEMPS
intense unity surrounding them. In that Now, the Pease brothers have competed in numerous L'année dernière, j'avais écrit
moment, Lukas felt true freedom and the races together, including over 125 competitive events, Un poème qui les temps décrit
birth of a new community built on trust and with a focus on Ironman triathlons and marathons. They Oui, j'ai dit que j'ajouterais
shared dreams. became the first push-assisted duo to finish the Le futur mais je mentais
Berlin, 2025. Ironman World Championship. They have also D'abord, nous avons le plus-que-parfait
J'avais deviné, vous n'allez pas l'utiliser
participated in races like the St. Anthony's Triathlon,
Now an acclaimed journalist, Lukas touched Ironman Wisconsin, Ironman Florida, and Ironman Ajoutez le verbe auxiliaire à l'imparfait et
the graffiti-marked remnants of the Wall. Boulder — all thanks to the power of the force we know Puis utilisez le participe passé
Though the world had changed, new invisible as compassion. Si vous ajoutez les fins positives
walls—restrictions on information and rising De l'imparfait aux infinitifs
surveillance—appeared. Yet, they too could In a world that often feels cold and indifferent, where Le conditionnel, oui c'est vrai,
C'est ce que vous écririez
fall. the hustle and bustle of everyday life can make us
forget what truly matters, there are moments that J'aurai expliqué le futur antérieur
At a press conference, Lukas spoke about remind us of the POWER of compassion, quite literally. If C'est le plus que parfait mais amateur
these unseen barriers. He argued that true Brent can carry his brother through the Ironman Utilisez le verbe mais au futur
community power lies not in meeting basic Boulder — a race that many struggle to finish on their Et voilà, ce temps parait moins obscur
needs but in uniting for empathy and shared own — can’t we dedicate just a few minutes of our day Lisez avec soin pour l'impératif
goals. No wall, however strong, can withstand to show kindness or offer a helping hand? Compassion Quand vous devez dire une chose significative
the strength of compassionate, united people. isn’t merely a feeling; it is a force, one that compels us to Oubliez les fins et le sujet
Utilisez plutôt 'es', 'ons', 'ez’
Vihaan Saxena MUSIC do good and make a difference. Ishaan Mody
Eva Gupta
EL DOLOR DE LAS MATEMÁTICAS
Me duele la cabeza al sumar,
los números nunca quieren parar.
Me duele pensar en X y Y,
No entiendo nada, no sé por qué.
Ángulos y gráficas me quieren confundir,
y solo pienso: ¡Quiero huir!
Pero aunque me duele, debo aceptar:
las matemáticas siempre van a estar
Me duele estudiar matemáticas,
un mundo sin cuentas sería genial.
Mi corazón no se sentiría mal,
me duele estudiar matemáticas.
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