TED Talks Daily The thrill of not knowing all the answers | Harini Bhat
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Nov 20, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Harini Bhat, a scientist and storyteller known for her YouTube channel 'Today I Learned Science', explores the joy of embracing uncertainty. She critiques the culture of instant answers and highlights how curiosity fuels her channel's success. Harini shares fascinating stories, like a glassified human brain from Vesuvius and groundbreaking research on embryo development. Her call to action encourages listeners to cultivate their curiosity and approach learning with childlike wonder.
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Glassy Brain Sparks Scientific Wonder
- Harini Bhatt opens with the image of a human brain turned to glass from the Mount Vesuvius eruption.
- She uses the baffling, singular preservation to illustrate the thrill of scientific mystery.
Curiosity Outperforms Confident Hot Takes
- Harini Bhatt contrasts a culture obsessed with immediate certainty against the value of not knowing.
- She argues shared curiosity can attract millions more than expert hot takes.
Viral Moment From Honest Curiosity
- Harini Bhatt went viral after posting a video about Teotihuacan that she made out of pure curiosity.
- The video gained 40,000 followers overnight and taught her curiosity, not credentials, drew people in.