It is a question that plagues us all, even if we have never asked it ourselves. The answer to this question is incredibly real yet it is also fictional; it dictates many of our lives yet it is intangible. In this talk, award-winning teen writer Vaishnavi Gornale shares her journey with the word "normal," describing a chase for answers that spans many years.It is a question that plagues us all, even if we have never asked it ourselves. The answer to this question is incredibly real yet it is also fictional; it dictates many of our lives yet it is intangible. In this talk, award-winning teen writer Vaishnavi Gornale shares her journey with the word "normal," describing a chase for answers that spans many years. Vaishnavi Gornale is a 16-year-old award-winning writer and speaker. She has had her work published in magazines such as Edible Alaska and is currently in the works of publishing her debut novel through
National Book Trust, India. Additionally, she is an ardent activist for climate action, having co-written works and co-founded a club to address climate change and has made progress in creating an effective composting system in her city. She actively takes part in debates and dialogues to raise awareness for different causes and is dedicated to use her voice in order to bring about positive social change. 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