How many licks do you think it takes to get to the middle of a tootsie pop roll? In this talk speaker Dhanya Papanasa reminds us that not knowing things in life isn’t a weakness but rather allows us to explore our mistakes, uncertainty and the unknown. She shares how embracing the phrase “I don’t know,” can lead to a simple and joyful life. Dhanya was a freshman when she delivered this speech, she hopes this speech inspires many others to lead their lives in a similar and simple manner. She can often be found dancing, at speech and debate competitions or shopping. Yet you can still find her trying to uncover the mystery of how many licks it actually takes to get to the middle of a tootsie pop roll. Dhanya is a current freshman attending Folsom High school. She is extremely interested in working in the medicine industry. She can be found competing at Speech & Debate competitions. Dhanya also happens to be an extremely passionate dancer. Her weekend's are filled with volunteering at her language school, hanging out with family and friends, shopping and not to mention procrastinating over her homework. 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