The Malleable Memory | Ojas Bajaj | TEDxYouth@DAIS

17 year old Ojas Bajaj talks about the power of memory and how we use it to tell stories in our lives. Seventeen year old Ojas Bajaj, the student speaker at TEDxYouth@DAIS2023, is a remarkable Grade 12 student engrossed in the IB Diploma Programme at DAIS. With aspirations set on a future in Business and Data Science, Ojas exhibits a profound curiosity for dissecting the roots of trends and human behaviours. From a young age, he harboured a fervent interest in storytelling, recognising the power of memories in shaping our collective identity. Recently, Ojas embarked on a journey exploring the impact of social cues on narrative formation, delving into how these influences intricately intertwine with our memory. His pursuit reflects not just intellectual depth, but also a commendable drive to understand the intricacies of human perception and communication. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at