The Unexpected Artist | Steven Oh | TEDxWasedaU

Core Argument - Innovation thrives at the intersection of seemingly impossible disciplines, redefining possibilities and bringing new insights [29] - Artificial boundaries between STEM and humanities limit potential for innovation and stifle artistic expression [33] - Encourages blending seemingly unmixable concepts to unlock creativity and innovation [37][38] Personal Journey & Transformation - Initial struggles with art led to a belief in being solely a STEM-oriented individual [3][5] - Robotics project requiring the robot to draw led to a breakthrough in understanding art as transition and interpretation, not just perfect coordinates [10][14] - Coding skills and system thinking strengths unlocked creativity, transforming a "stupid looking sketch" into meaningful art [18] Examples of Interdisciplinary Innovation - Steve Jobs revolutionized product design by merging calligraphy with technology [25][26] - Da Vinci blended art, human anatomy, and religious themes to create lifelike and historical artworks [27] - Researchers, performers, and chefs are also merging seemingly impossible disciplines [28] Call to Action - Encourages individuals to challenge labels and embrace curiosity to combine the best of both STEM and humanities [33] - Advocates for finding beauty in unexpected places and seeing the world from the intersections of different fields [35] - Urges the audience to "mix the unmixable" and blend seemingly unrelated concepts [37]