Beyond the Obvious: Rethinking the Way We See the World | Santanu Basu | TEDxMITWPU

Santanu Basu, founder of Let's Game Now and a figure in India's esports ecosystem, speaks at TEDxMITWPU about how perception can limit progress. The talk looks at how curiosity, critical thinking and openness to change can help people question familiar assumptions and see new opportunities in everyday challenges. Drawing on his background as a former professional FIFA esports player who represented India internationally, Basu encourages audiences to turn new perspectives into meaningful action. The talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event.

• Why the way we perceive challenges can be a bigger barrier than the challenges themselves
• Using curiosity and critical thinking to question conventional assumptions
• Turning new perspectives into meaningful action
• Speaker background in India's esports scene

NOTE FROM TED: We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf What if the biggest barriers to progress are not the challenges we face, but the way we perceive them? In this thought-provoking talk, Santanu Basu invites audiences to question conventional thinking, challenge established perspectives, and explore new possibilities. By examining how curiosity, critical thinking, and a willingness to embrace change can reshape our understanding of the world, he encourages people to move beyond familiar assumptions and discover fresh approaches to everyday challenges. The talk inspires audiences to rethink what they believe, see opportunities where others see limitations, and turn new perspectives into meaningful action. Santanu Basu is the Founder of Let’s Game Now and a pioneering figure in India’s esports ecosystem. A former professional FIFA esports player, he represented India internationally and competed in 50+ tournaments. With over 15 years of gaming experience, he has contributed significantly to India’s competitive gaming landscape through esports tournaments, communities and initiatives aimed at creating sustainable opportunities for the next generation of gamers. 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