Digital twins, once primarily confined to industrial applications, are now reshaping personal growth and leadership. In a groundbreaking TEDx talk held at the American University of Kurdistan in Duhok, Iraq and titled ‘The Rise of the Digital Twin: Redefining Our World and Personal Growth’, Jack Jendo, Founder and CEO of Brain Digits, introduced his revolutionary vision of digital twins as tools for empowering individuals and transforming societies.

In a TEDx first, Jack Jendo showcased his personal digital twin, TwinJack, live on stage, demonstrating how these AI-powered entities can act as partners in self-reflection, decision-making, and personal development. Through a live demonstration, he guided the audience on creating their own digital twin using accessible AI tools, making the concept relatable and actionable. He further highlighted TwinJack’s versatility by collaborating with it to compose a song live on stage, illustrating the creative potential of digital twins.

Traditionally utilised in industries such as manufacturing and urban planning, digital twins are now poised to have a transformative impact across diverse fields, including healthcare, education, and urban development. Jack Jendo shared compelling examples: ? In healthcare, digital twins can simulate treatment outcomes, enhance preventive care, and improve patient-doctor collaboration. ? In education, they can provide immersive, interactive learning experiences, enabling students to engage with historical figures or explore the human body in 3D. ? In urban planning, digital twins offer data-driven insights to help leaders optimize resources and design sustainable communities.

Through his work at Brain Digits, Jendo envisions a future where digital twins empower individuals to make purposeful, data-driven decisions that align with personal values and societal needs. By merging technology with human potential, digital twins hold the promise of fostering a more informed, resilient, and sustainable world.