Unlearning the Straight Line – Rethinking Success with AI | Maneesh Parihar | TEDxLIS Jodhpur Youth
In a rapidly changing world shaped by artificial intelligence, is it enough to keep following the straight-line path we’ve been taught to see as success? This talk by Maneesh Parihar challenges that conventional mindset and invites us to rethink achievement in an era where adaptability matters more than predictability.He contrasts the “old way” of rigid, step-by-step progress with the “new pace” of exponential change, showing how traditional definitions of success often limit creativity and innovation. By unlearning the straight line, we unlock the ability to take risks, embrace detours, and view challenges as stepping stones rather than setbacks.Highlighting the human brain as the most complex language model, the talk reframes AI not as a replacement but as a superpower—an amplifier of human imagination and capability. It is a call to become directors of our own journeys: to dream beyond limitations, build with courage, and climb with resilience in a future where success is dynamic, non-linear, and deeply human. Maneesh Parihar is a seasoned technology architect and innovation enthusiast with over 16 years of experience spanning banking, IT, and emerging technologies. Beginning his career with global institutions like HSBC and RBS, he transitioned into software development, cloud architecture, and artificial intelligence—where he now designs intelligent, scalable platforms powered by LLMs, MLOps, and agentic AI.Currently serving as a Technical Architect at ISHIR (BorderlessMind Technologies Pvt. Ltd.), Maneesh holds multiple AWS certifications along with advanced credentials from Purdue and Caltech. His journey reflects a relentless commitment to reinvention and lifelong learning. Today, he mentors teams and inspires future technologists to innovate with a limitless mindset. 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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