Often dismissed as meaningless, small talk has the potential to create deep, lasting connections—through psychology, neurobiology, and communication strategies. Tarini Swaroop is an IBDP student at Oakridge International School, Gachibowli taking Computer Science, Psychology and Math at a higher level. A keen believer in the power of interdisciplinary learning, she’s combined her varied interests into a passion to pursue Computational Cognitive Science in the future. Although you may find her fangirling over her pretty notes in school, she now indulges most of her time in her latest hobbies - formula 1 races and dorm room shopping. She hopes to bring fresh insights and thought-provoking ideas to the TEDx stage, inspiring the audience to keep the conversation going 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

Why holding on to what drains us prevents growth—and how stepping back isn’t losing, but making space for something better. Pranav Garimella is a DP 1 Student at the International School of Hyderabad, taking Physics, Economics and Math at a higher level. Other than his passion for Computer Science, and Finance, Pranav spends most of his time cooking random late night snacks or playing football and basketball with his friends. Pranav is going to share segments of his own personal story aiming to evoke a powerful message, hopefully causing the audience to keep the conversation going. 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