How life’s challenges teach us empathy, resilience, and responsibility — essential values for AI development. Life’s struggles — inequality, resource scarcity, environmental crises — and historical innovations that balanced human needs with nature’s limits remind us that technology should not just be powerful, but also ethical and sustainable.Mr. Raj Gaurav is a distinguished educator, author, and motivational speaker with over nine years of experience in coaching aspirants for Civil Services, Defence Services, and Banking exams. Rising from humble beginnings and overcoming personal hardships, he has dedicated his life to guiding students toward their goals. He is the Co-founder and Teacher at SMART IAS Foundation, Guwahati—an institute widely recognized for its excellence in UPSC and State PCS preparation. Known for his engaging teaching style and ability to simplify complex subjects, Mr. Gaurav commands great respect among students. He is also the author of the highly-rated book ITIHAS: Modern History through Mind Maps, and regularly shares his inspiring journey via podcasts and blogs, serving as a true ‘Sarathi’ for countless aspirants. 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