The speaker reflects on cherishing identities and inclusivity while rejecting societal prejudices and labels, as a way forward for human development. Alongside his academics, he is the winner of the prestigious Begum Jahan Ara Best Student Award. He is an ardent singer and his school's top performer in the grade-IX Matric Board Exam This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx ...

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Personal Growth & Development - Embracing challenges leads to personal growth and self-improvement [1][3] - Striving to be proud of oneself is more important than striving for perfection [1] - Taking chances and pursuing opportunities can lead to rewarding experiences [3] Quadball & Inclusivity - Quadball is a co-ed sport that welcomes individuals of all gender identities and skill levels [1] - The quadball team fostered a supportive and inclusive environment, prioritizing camaraderie over individual skill [1] Overcoming Challenges - Overcoming initial difficulties in sports, such as basketball, can build mental resilience [1] - Joining the quadball team provided a positive and encouraging experience, contrasting with previous negative sports experiences [1]

This weekend I'm in Reno, Nevada for the International Gay Rodeo Association's World Gay Rodeo Finals. This year, they're celebrating 50 years of gay rodeo. Phil Ragsdale came up with the idea for the Gay Rodeo in 1975 with the first official event a year later.The rodeo includes events like team roping, bull riding, and then camp events like goat dressing and wild drag. The rodeo took a hit in the 80s and 90s due to the AIDS epidemic, but today it thrives as an inclusive space for male, female, and non-bin ...

Core Idea - The presentation explores a novel approach to art creation using brainwave technology (EEG) to translate thoughts and emotions into audiovisual art in real-time [3][4][5][6][7] - The core of art should be alive, unfiltered, present, and capturing the essence of a moment in time [2] - The presenter calls this approach "full presence expression," emphasizing creation through being rather than doing [11] Technical Aspects - EEG technology captures brainwaves, which are then translated into digital signals to generate audiovisual art [5][6] - Different brainwave frequencies (beta and gamma for active thoughts, lower frequencies for calmness) correspond to different audiovisual parameters [8][9] - The system allows for a direct, raw sensory expression from the brain to the screen, akin to playing an instrument and painting simultaneously using the mind [7] Inspiration and Purpose - The project was inspired by working with underprivileged children with autism, ADHD, motor neuron disorders, and sensory impairments, who are often excluded from traditional art forms [14][15][16] - The aim is to provide a means for these individuals to express their inner voices, feelings, and emotions through art, showcasing their inner beauty and presence [17][18] - The project seeks to redefine art and expand the definition of who can be an artist, promoting connection and understanding beyond typical labels [18][20] Key Takeaway - The presentation encourages embracing inner freedom, courage, and essence to express oneself fully, unconstrained by societal norms or limitations [19][20]

Hi everyone recognize me. If you've watched Paresa's promo video for today's TEDex talk, you might remember me. I'm her AI twin.And um well, I was supposed to give this talk on her behalf. No, you were expecting a human, someone with warmth, a little unpredictability, maybe even some nervous energy. And definitely not someone with this fake perfect and this time British accent.I'm just lines of code, no heartbeat. So, um I'll let the real Parisa take over. Thank you for not replacing me.And here I'm trying ...

[Music] Bringing people together these days is a feat. Thousands of people coming joyfully together to create a mile long beautiful playful spectacle for themselves and their community is a wonder. Look at our Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade.Now, I've thrown like a hundred parades and I still get misty eyed every single time. I look out at parade lineup and I think I just get chills, you know, and I think, God, people are so wonderful. People are full of the loveliest surprises.God, I just I love people. ...

Industry Trends & Diversity in Golf - The sport of golf is experiencing a boom, attracting new audiences globally [2] - Black players are consistently underrepresented on the global stage [2] - In 2019, only 3% of recreational golfers in the US were black, but this number is reportedly growing [7] - Challenges remain for black golfers, including feeling out of place at tournaments and experiencing discrimination at private clubs [6][9] East Side Golf: Mission & Business - East Side Golf aims to bring new faces to the sport of golf, particularly within the black community [3] - The brand's logo features a black "swing man" to represent black golfers [4] - East Side Golf generated over $10 million in revenue last year [5] - The brand has gained recognition from celebrities [5] - East Side Golf is collaborating with Nike on a new "TakeFlight" collection [11] Events & Initiatives - East Side Golf hosts community days with free golf lessons and food [3] - They are celebrating their collaboration with Nike at the Ryder Cup with a pop-up series in Soho, New York [12]

Governance Challenges & Solutions - Traditional governance faced issues like bureaucratic delays, lack of transparency, and citizen disconnection, leading to corruption and barriers in good governance [6][8] - The Karnataka government implemented the Sakala Act (Right to Citizen Services Act) to prescribe time limits for service delivery, impacting 350 million people over the last decade with 98% of services delivered within the set time [9][12][13] - Technology, with empathy as the compass, is key for inclusivity, transparency, and trust in public services [5] Agricultural Transformation - Farmers face uncertainty in pricing and market inefficiencies, leading to exploitation [4][15][16] - The government introduced an online electronic market platform to redesign APMC markets, enabling statewide and nationwide competition, benefiting 51 lakh (5.1 million) suppliers and resulting in a turnover of 75,000 cr (750 billion) rupees last year [17][22] - Farmers receive mobile SMS updates on commodity prices and market information, addressing information asymmetry [20][21] Disaster Management & COVID-19 Response - Karnataka has a real-time monitoring system with 6,500 telemetric rain gauges and 850 weather monitoring stations, receiving 27 cr (270 million) data points every 15 minutes [26] - The state uses technology for early warning systems, including lightning sensors, and disseminates information to 20 lakh (2 million) farmers through a call center [27][28][29] - Technology aided COVID-19 management through KPME app, tracking pharma sales, establishing fever clinics, and assessing readiness indicators [32][33][34] Data & Social Registry - Karnataka has a social registry of 5.4 cr (54 million) people, enabling business process re-engineering and informed decision-making for government schemes [37] - The state maintains a fruits database for farmers, tracking land records and benefits received, to ensure equitable distribution of resources [38] - Electoral role management system was implemented to standardize electoral roles, removing around 50 lakh (5 million) duplicate names [39][40] Elephant Conservation - Karnataka, with the highest elephant population in the country (6,500 elephants, 20% of Asian elephants), uses technology like smart barriers, radio collaring, and thermal drones to mitigate human-elephant conflict [43][44]