Living in harmonious dissonance | Aarsh Pandey | TEDxGEMSInternationalSchool

Societal Norms and Individuality - Society is often quick to judge and discard individual nature to fit into community standards [1] - The pressure to choose specific career paths (e g, science, technology, engineering, mathematics) limits exploration and potential [1] - Societal focus on money and respect influences life choices [1] - Mistakes are learning opportunities and should be embraced, not suppressed [1] Creativity and Conformity - A study showed a decline in creativity scores from 98% at age 5 to only 2% in adulthood, suggesting creativity is suppressed by societal norms [1] - Societal standards and judgments limit freedom and creativity [1] Voice and Expression - Voice should be used as a medium for change and exploration [1] - Society imposes values on acts, thoughts, and appearances, often favoring predictability and control over unpredictability [1] - Conflicts and differences should be embraced, as life consists of tensions and contradictions [1]