The Stories That Make Us Whole | Dennet Krishnan | TEDxChatsworthInternationalSchool

Singapore-based co-founder of TableMinis, Dennet Krishnan, argues that stories are often treated as a luxury in a fast-paced society, even though they shape how people see one another and their place in the world. He describes how books, shared narratives and games can help people imagine beyond themselves and make sense of change, conflict and community. Krishnan draws on his work as a business leader and professional Dungeon Master, and the talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event.

• Why stories are often seen as a luxury in busy urban life
• How narratives shape empathy and understanding of others
• Role of tabletop roleplaying and live storytelling in building community
• Speaker background: co-founder of TableMinis, Singapore

In a fast-paced society like Singapore, stories are often treated as a luxury rather than a necessity. As life grows busier, many of us lose touch with the books, worlds, and shared narratives that once helped us imagine beyond ourselves. Yet stories do far more than entertain. They shape how we see other people, how we understand our place in the world, and how we make sense of change, conflict, and community. Dennet Krishnan is the co-founder of TableMinis, a Singapore-based studio dedicated to tabletop roleplaying, live storytelling, and immersive community experiences. As both a business leader and professional Dungeon Master, he has built a career around the power of games to bring people together, spark imagination, and create meaningful human connection. 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