Next is Now - A Designer's Perspective | KARTHI SUBBARAMAN | TEDxAnuragU
The future isn’t ahead of us. It’s already here.In her thought-provoking TEDx talk, Karthi Subbaraman explores how we can strategically shape the next right now.Under the theme Next is Now, she dives into three timeless levers that have always helped humans evolve:
? Boredom – not as a problem, but as a portal to creativity
? Machines – as tools to extend human potential
? Connection – as the core of what makes us thriveDrawing on science, history, and systems thinking, Karthi reveals compelling evidence that evolution has always favored those who act with intent. The human operating system hasn’t changed much and that’s exactly why the same principles still apply.This talk is a powerful invitation to pause, reflect, and take action.
Because the next isn’t coming. It’s already happening. Karthi Subbaraman is the founder of Pi Foundation (#pifo), a not-for-profit initiative that helps knowledge workers learn, grow, and connect. She is a design leader, educator, and a community builder, currently leading Sales Cloud UX at Salesforce India. Karthi is passionate about creating great product experiences while also helping designers and product managers understand design, business, and decision-making. 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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