Curiosity: the catalyst they don’t teach you about | Abheek Shukla | TEDxYouth@TashkentIntlSchool
What do tuk-tuks have to do with curiosity? Why do we stop asking questions as we grow older? Abheek reflects on a childhood memory of tuk-tuks in Bangalore and a rainy night in Bangkok to explore what it means to stay curious in a world that rewards certainty. This talk is a call to slow down, notice the overlooked, and rediscover the joy of questioning - not for answers, but for the spark itself.Abheek is a grade 11 student with a passion for engineering and astronomy and all things STEM. His curiosity in these realms have led him to success in many competitions, such as FIRST Robotics. He transfers and furthers these passions by leading clubs and building communities. In a world where society often leads to its gradual decline, Abheek truly values curiosity as an intellectual tool of the highest order. Through his first TEDxYouth talk, he wishes to reach a diverse audience and highlight the importance of curiosity in our lives. He believes that a spark is always there; it just needs kindling. 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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