Ishan Kalliyath, a poetic voice from GEMS Our Own Indian School, Dubai, brings new meaning to the mistakes we often ignore. In Typos and Truths, he dives into life’s small stumbles, accidental texts, slip-ups, and spontaneous moments and shows how they reflect our truest selves. Ishan argues that while we rush to edit and correct, these ‘errors’ actually reveal honesty, emotion, and creativity. As a seasoned public speaker and council leader, he uses charm and depth to make the case that imperfections deserve a spotlight, not a backspace. In a world addicted to polish, Ishan reminds us to listen to what our typos are trying to tell us. Ishan Kalliyath School: GEMS Our Own Indian School, Dubai Talk Title: Typos and Truths: The Poetic Mistakes That Define Us Ishan Kalliyath is a compelling communicator and rising leader in public speaking and debate. As President of the Literary Council at GEMS OIS and a decorated speaker at national competitions like the Emirates Environmental Group Public Speaking Challenge, he blends intellect with empathy and insight. In his Talk, Typos and Truths, Ishan takes a poetic dive into the small mistakes we often overlook, from accidental typos to spontaneous errors. With humor and grace, he reveals how these “flaws” are not failures, but reflections of authenticity and humanity. Far from distractions, our imperfections often carry truth, emotion, and depth. In a world constantly editing itself, Ishan reminds us that our typos might be telling a more honest story than our polished drafts ever could. 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