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Impossible is Just a Word... | Neha Karthikeyan | TEDxTIPS Salem Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-02 17:55
[music] Do you remember the first time someone said, "Um, that's impossible to you." Those words might have changed your whole perspective to match theirs. Maybe these words were said to you when you had ideas on matters that people had already given up on or when people saw your ideas as something that just couldn't be achieved. But have you ever thought what if their impossible was my possible.I mean just because they couldn't do it doesn't mean you can't. Now, I'm not going to say corny things like you c ...
Alchemy of Impossible | Shiv Mandlik | TEDxSAJS Lucknow Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-03 17:08
Core Philosophy & Innovation - The report emphasizes the importance of "alchemy," defined as belief before proof and daring to challenge conventional logic, driving innovation [2][3] - It highlights that innovation often stems from discomfort and addressing unmet needs, rather than pure logic [8] - The report suggests that true innovation lies in transforming fear into safety, neglect into dignity, silence into voice, and waste into hope [18] - The report advocates for embracing curiosity and questioning the impossible as a catalyst for groundbreaking ideas [1][13] Project Examples & Impact - The "Modular Arm Pole" (MAP) project, designed to eliminate the need for workers to climb for light fixture maintenance, achieved sales exceeding 800,000 (8 lakhs) [6][7] - "Project Wave," a modular shelter system, secured over 1,200,000 (12 lakhs) in funding within 6 months and resulted in a 74% reduction in displacement and a 46% decrease in disease incidents [9][10] - "Devocal," a mental wellness platform, attracted over 1,000 users in weeks and raised 5,500,000 (55 lakhs) for 5% equity, valuing the startup at over 100,000,000 (10 crores) [12][13] - Autonomous ocean pods in Tamil Nadu demonstrated measurable energy output of approximately 28 watts per pod and reduced visible water waste density by over 60% [15][16] Business & Societal Implications - The report suggests that focusing on human dignity and addressing real-world problems can lead to impactful innovations [11] - It implies that businesses should prioritize addressing societal needs and fostering a sense of safety and well-being among their stakeholders [8][10] - The report encourages a shift from solely relying on logic to embracing a more imaginative and human-centered approach to problem-solving [3][11]