Author Pico Iyer Highlights Importance of Stillness in a Fast-Paced World

At the India Today Delhi Conclave 2026, author Pico Iyer emphasized the importance of stillness in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. He argued that attention, rather than speed, is the scarce resource and that stillness helps convert experience into insight. Drawing from his move from New York to Japan, Iyer suggested practical steps like spending 20 minutes in quiet reflection, taking walks, and limiting device use to foster clarity, empathy, and purpose.