In the era of AI music, the importance of appreciating human music and learning how to differentiate them from AI compositions have become crucial more than ever before. This talk discusses why AI music lack its standards to be authentic music, and the critical difference between AI music and manmade music. This talk points out the limitations of AI music, and the need to appreciate human music, which is the flow of our soul and spirit. . 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

What if your childhood dreams weren’t meant to be destinations—but bridges guiding who you become? In this heartfelt TEDx talk, Grammy-nominated educator and songwriter Shane Adams shares how failing to become a rockstar led him to discover a deeper purpose in teaching, mentoring, and creating music that uplifts others. Blending humor, storytelling, and song, he reveals that dreams don’t die when life takes a turn—they evolve. Whether you’re an eagle or a sparrow, Shane reminds us that every step toward a dream helps us grow our wings and learn to fly.If you’d like to reach out to Shane Adams directly, visit www.shaneadamsmusic.com Shane Adams is a two-time GRAMMY-nominated educator, music producer, award-winning songwriter, author, and President of Artist Accelerator. He composed his first song at the age of ten—an early effort that lacked polish, but marked the beginning of a lifelong journey toward musical excellence. 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

João do Clima é um jovem que pensa no futuro e age no presente. Diretamente das comunidades insulares de Belém do Pará, ele compartilha como as mudanças climáticas afetam o seu território e como a união entre os moradores inspira esperança e resistência. A partir das histórias que o inspiram, da Ilha de Caratateua, onde uma antiga organização de preservação foi extinta, João traz uma mensagem poderosa: só juntos conseguimos proteger o meio ambiente. É a força da comunidade que pode transformar o futuro do planeta. Ele costuma dizer que as novas e futuras gerações são as que mais sofrem – e ainda vão sofrer – com o descaso com que a humanidade vem lidando com o meio ambiente. Então, por que não escutá-los? Com apenas 15 anos, este jovem adventista da Ilha de Caratateua, no distrito de Outeiro, em Belém, é uma das principais vozes jovens atuando de forma organizada na Amazônia. Membro do Comitê Popular de Mudanças Climáticas, João também coordena a Juventude das Ilhas junto ao Fórum de Desenvolvimento Sustentável das Ilhas e é voluntário na Cooperação da Juventude Amazônida para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Recentemente, ele passou a integrar o Conselho Jovem do UNICEF em Brasília (DF), que busca ampliar a participação da juventude nas discussões sobre direitos da infância e adolescência no país.Ele costuma dizer que as novas e futuras gerações são as que mais sofrem – e ainda vão sofrer – com o descaso com que a humanidade vem lidando com o meio ambiente. Então, por que não escutá-los? Com apenas 15 anos, este jovem adventista da Ilha de Caratateua, no distrito de Outeiro, em Belém, é uma das principais vozes jovens atuando de forma organizada na Amazônia. Membro do Comitê Popular de Mudanças Climáticas, João também coordena a Juventude das Ilhas junto ao Fórum de Desenvolvimento Sustentável das Ilhas e é voluntário na Cooperação da Juventude Amazônida para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Recentemente, ele passou a integrar o Conselho Jovem do UNICEF em Brasília (DF), que busca ampliar a participação da juventude nas discussões sobre direitos da infância e adolescência no país. 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

In this engaging talk, the speaker takes us on a journey of failure, perseverance, and discovery. After failing the SSB exam twice, he learned the power of refocusing and ultimately went on to earn a PhD in AI. Using clever examples - like a half-vague image of a cow that everyone initially misinterpreted. He demonstrates how shifting our perspective can reveal what is invisible at first glance. This talk is a compelling reminder that success isn’t just about what we see, but how we choose to see it. Brigadier (Dr) Inder Sethi was commissioned in the Indian Army in 1991 and has served 34 years, including border and counter-insurgency operations. An Ammunition Officer, he has represented India in the UN Mission in Ethiopia-Eritrea and served as an international expert on landmine safety with the German Military School. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad with a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, he is a certified Design Thinking Coach from the University of Sydney and a member of the Copenhagen Institute of Futures Studies. Founder & CEO of Percepta Consulting, he heads the Defence Advisory Committee at T-Hub and serves on ICFAI’s Innovation Council. A prolific speaker, executive coach, and author of two books on leadership and creativity, he also leads strategy at The Alpha Circle, an HNI members’ club. 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

When life presses down with challenges, failures, or fear, it’s easy to forget our own worth. In this talk, Bhooma Veeravalli shares a lesson from her resilient teacher and a story about a 500 Rs. note and the value it holds, no matter how crumpled. Through moments of feeling rundown and learning to rise again, she reminds us that life may bend us, hide us, or throw us aside, but our intrinsic value can never be taken away. This talk is a tribute to resilience - the teacher who embodied it, and to the unyielding spirit within each of us that refuses to tear. Bhooma G. Veeravalli is a senior officer of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS), 1987 batch, and currently serves as Board Member (HR) at the Railway Board. With over 36 years of experience across multiple zones of Indian Railways, she has held key positions including Senior Deputy General Manager, Chief Vigilance Officer, and Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Guntur Division, where she led full electrification, digitization, and sustainability initiatives. She has also served on deputation at ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre and as Registrar at IIT Madras. Academically accomplished with a Ph.D. from IIT Madras, a Master’s in Industrial Psychology, and a Bachelor’s in Law, Bhooma is renowned for her focus on innovation, modernization, and transformational leadership in public administration. 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

What if the very thing driving your success was also leading you toward burnout? In this talk, Devanshi Bhargava shares her journey of chasing achievement while managing a chronic illness - and how she discovered that real strength comes from connection, not constant perfection. A powerful reflection on ambition, resilience, and learning to burn bright without burning out. Devanshi Bhargava is a third-year Aerospace Engineering student at Georgia Tech with a passion for public speaking, creative writing, and storytelling. Devanshi believes in the power of connection, resilience, and self-awareness, and that true success comes not from pushing yourself to the brink, but from leaning on the people who support you. A published author, she channels her love for writing into sharing stories that spark dialogue, encourage reflection, and empower young people to see the strength in their own voices. Her favorite quote is by Winston Churchill: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal – it is the courage to continue that counts.” 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