Why Childhood Is the Best Time to Change the World | Avika Jain | TEDxSGNS Youth
Avika Jain delivers a fearless reminder that childhood isn’t just about preparing for the future—it’s about shaping the world right now. In this energetic and eye-opening talk, she urges adults to stop sidelining young voices and start recognizing children as creators, thinkers, and changemakers, ready to reimagine everything from schools to society itself. Avika Jain is an 11 years young polymath and a maverick thinker in every sense of the word redefining brilliance at a young age. With a flair for public speaking, she has already delivered keynote talks on sustainability at prestigious institutions including IITs, ISRO, and top global universities. Avika blends imagination with intellect in everything she does. Passionate about innovation, she now aims to revolutionize the makeup and fashion industry by launching her own startup powered by AI. Her fearless curiosity, boundless energy is a symbol of limitless potential, she stands as one of the most incredible and inspiring young figures in the world today, proving that age is no barrier to impact and innovation. 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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