We often think we’re free — that we make our own choices. But what if the structures around us — education, transportation, tech — are already deciding for us? Vicky will explore how everyday systems quietly condition our behavior, and how that, too, is dystopian. Vicky Li is currently a Year 10 student studying at BASIS International School Shenzhen with a passion for law, criminology, and politics. She likes to dedicate her time to speech and debate tournaments, specifically participating in events such as impromptu, public forum, and extemporaneous speaking. She founded the Mock Trial team in her school and enjoys leading teams to compete in competitions. Through these activities, she has developed a strong interest in argumentation, critical thinking, and the intricacies of legal frameworks. She is also deeply fascinated by dystopian literature and would spend hours unraveling the philosophies behind imagined societies and questioning the fine line between control and chaos. Vicky’s TEDx talk will teach you how the themes of justice, power, and resistance found in dystopian fiction can reflect — and even predict — the challenges of our real-world legal and political systems. 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

Taking cue from Cockroach, Chetan Bhagat narrates how humans can live happy ‘learning adaptability from a Cockroach.Columnist and Screenwriter Chetan Bhagat has authored books namely Five Point Someone ,One Night at the Call Center, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, 2 States, Revolution 2020, Half Girlfriend, One Indian Girl The Girl in Room 105, One Arranged Murder, 400 Days Mr Chetan Bhagat graduated with a Bachelors in Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He then attended the IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA), receiving a degree in Business Administration. He Screenwriter of Films like 3 Idiots, Kai Po Che, 2 States, Half Girlfriend. He has authored books namely Five Point Someone One Night at the Call Center, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, 2 States, Revolution 2020, Half Girlfriend, One Indian Girl The Girl in Room 105,. One Arranged Murder, 400 Days. 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

Dr. Sandesh Mayekar considered to be the 'Father of Modern Dentistry' in India talks about smile designing and how the technology has impacted dentistry. Consultant for Miss India Smiles for over 30 years, he introduced the concept of 'Smile Design' in Femina Miss India beauty pageants. Father of Modern Dentistry in India Founder of Indian Academy of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry and the first Indian to be elected as president of the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. Consultant for Miss India Smiles for over 30 years, he introduced the concept of 'smile design' in Femina Miss India beauty pageants with which he was associated as a consultant for three decades. He is the man behind smiles of most of Bollywood Actors and Actresses. Dr Mayekar has gained wide acclaim around the globe and has had the privilege of being an invited speaker on Aesthetic Dentistry in Korea, Japan, Brazil, USA, Taiwan, Canada, France, Singapore, UAE, Malaysia, Peru, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the UK, China, Indonesia, Israel, Pakistan, Ecuador and Mexico. He is a postgraduate in TMD and Orofacial Pain from Tufts University, Boston, and a diplomate of the American Board of Esthetic Dentistry. 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

We live in a world that is obsessed with performance, productivity, hustle, follower counts, speed. But just like in strength training, if there is no cycle of recovery, we break.Manoj Chopra draws a parallel between physical strength cycles (bulk, cut, rest) and the toxic overdrive. Real strength isn’t just about pushing harder, but about knowing when to stop. This talk is relevant considering the rising burnout, mental health issues and the pressure to constantly do more. Manoj Chopra is considered to be Asia’s Strongest person. 6 feet 4 inches tall Mr Manoj Kumar Chopra is India’s and Asia’s strongest man. He is ranked 14th strongest man in the world and got registered his name in Guinness book of World records. Mr Manoj has been travelling all over the world and giving a strong message “Say yes to life and no to drugs”. 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

Water is the essence of life, and in this age of rapid technological transformation, Smart Solutions for Water Conservation and Quality Monitoring are not just Innovation-they are necessities. He is M.Tech in Thermal Engineering. A passionate technology enthusiast and learner with professional expertise in Product Designing. Responsible for developing 53+ market ready & manufacturable products for early age startups and individual researchers using the previously mentioned expertise. In his spare time, he likes to teach and share his knowledge on “How to Commercialize any Innovation?” with students, faculties and researchers from various cities and institutions. 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

現任台灣師範大學文學院院長與全球華文寫作中心主任，是一位詩人也是數位人文研究者。長期關注數位技術如何轉化文學創作與閱讀方式，致力推動數位文學在教育與公共文化中的實踐。本次演講須院長將用詩人與文字創作者的視角，剖析AI如何與文學互動。 現任臺灣師範大學文學院院長與全球華文寫作中心主任， 當代詩人與數位人文研究者。長期關注數位技術如何轉化文學創作與閱讀方式，致力推動數位文學在教育與公共文化中的實踐。 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