Let curiosity lead | Yara Shahidi

In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces Yara Shahidi, who discusses the importance of curiosity in imagining a better world and our place within it. Shahidi reflects on how the sense of wonder from childhood often diminishes as we grow older and are pressured to focus on specific areas of expertise. Drawing from her own experiences balancing acting and education at Harvard, she argues that embracing multiple interests and curiosities can lead to unexpected discoveries and the creation of new possibilities. Shahidi encourages listeners to resist the pressure to narrow their focus and instead, recommit to their unique set of interests, as these "distractions" hold the potential for innovation and positive change.