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Not every great talk fits neatly into the primary spotlight — and that’s a strength, not a limitation!
This page brings together talks that shine in their own distinctive ways, broadening the range of ideas shared through the Fulmo Talk Series. These sessions expand the scope of ideas we want to share with the world.
These talks form part of the Kunslingva Prelegaseta Sekcio—translated as the “Section pertaining to the Constructed Languages Linked (or Related) Set of Talks,” and abbreviated as the KP Section. While only one of the talks is directly about constructed languages, the KP Section serves two primary goals: first, to demonstrate that constructed languages like Esperanto can be just as expressive as natural languages like English and French; and second, to offer even more valuable talks on happiness, mental wellness, and productivity.
Talks for the KP Section were recorded in English, with transcripts subsequently translated into Esperanto. Reviewing these transcripts makes clear that constructed languages can serve as rich, expressive link languages, connecting people from around the world while offering fresh content for Esperantists.
If, however, you are here mostly to gain more science-backed insights into happiness, mental wellness, and productivity, please make sure to check out our AIP Series of posts. For that, please read this post and this post, which serve as the introduction and conclusion for the AIP Series on our Substack. (Links to all other posts in the series are available in the conclusion post.) And, of course, we encourage you to explore the talks below as well—the happiness and mental wellness related talks in Section B are certe, vere (trans. : “certainly, truly”) deeply interesting and well worth your time.
We hope you enjoy these talks. We wish you a good day and a pleasant week!
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Note: The content above has been translated from Esperanto. Some Esperanto words have also been used, but this translation into English should be perfectly comprehensible. We hope we have preserved most of the spirit of the original.
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🎥 Talks in This Section
Section A – Main KP Section Talks
1. [ Disability Rights in India: Law, Policy and Global Reflections | Mr. Ayan Roy Chowdhury @ Fulmo ]
Speaker: Mr. Ayan Roy Chowdhury
Summary: In this important talk, Ayan Roy Chowdhury shares insights on the evolving landscape of disability rights in India. Touching on legal frameworks, social realities, and international perspectives, he highlights both the progress made and the challenges that remain in achieving true inclusion.
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En Esperanto
Parolanto Mr. Ayan Roy Chowdhury
Resumo: En ĉi tiu grava prelego, Ayan Roy Chowdhury prezentas siajn pensojn pri la evoluanta stato de la rajtoj de handikapuloj en Barato. Traktante jurajn kadrojn, sociajn realaĵojn kaj internaciajn perspektivojn, li elstarigas kaj la jam atingitan progreson kaj la defiojn, kiuj ankoraŭ restas por realigi veran inkluzivon.
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2. [ Esperanto, the Language for World Citizens | Prof. Anand Manikutty @ Fulmo ]
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Speaker: Prof. Anand Manikutty
Summary: In this engaging session in English and Hindi, Anand Manikutty introduces viewers to Esperanto, the international language designed to bring people together. Mr. Anand Manikutty’s talk explores the origins and design of Esperanto as a neutral, logical, and easy-to-learn international language created by L.L. Zamenhof to foster global understanding. He reflects on its strengths—such as regular grammar and cultural neutrality, and mentions a new concept in linguistics, namely, “aayaato”, which can help improve learning and organizational outcomes. Inspired by Esperanto, he has created new constructed languages aimed at promoting unity and accessible communication in multilingual contexts like India.
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Parolanto: Prof. Anand Manikutty
Resumo: En ĉi tiu interesa sesio, okazanta en la angla kaj la hinda, Anand Manikutty prezentas al la spektantoj Esperanton – la internacian lingvon kreitan por kunigi homojn. La prelego de s-ro Anand Manikutty esploras la devenon kaj strukturon de Esperanto kiel neŭtralan, logikan kaj facile lerneblan internacian lingvon, kreitan de L.L. Zamenhof por kreskigi tutmondan interkompreniĝon. Li diskutas ĝiajn fortojn – ekzemple la regulan gramatikon kaj kulturan neŭtralecon – kaj mencias novan koncepton en lingvistiko, nome “aayaato”, kiu povas helpi plibonigi la rezultojn de lernado kaj organizado. Inspirite de Esperanto, li kreis novajn planlingvojn celantajn antaŭenigi unuecon kaj alireblan komunikadon en plurlingvaj kuntekstoj, kiaj Barato.
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3. [ Obsolete But Not Forgotten | Mr. Viswanath Mallabadi @ Fulmo ]
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Speaker: Mr. Vishwanath Mallabadi
Summary: In this illuminating Fulmo Talk, Vishwanath Mallabadi showcases his unique eco-art made from discarded electronic waste. He walks the audience through a series of his upcycled art pieces, revealing how technology’s trash can be transformed into powerful statements on sustainability. Through his work, he urges viewers to rethink waste, embrace creativity, and take responsibility for the planet.
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Parolanto: Mr. Vishwanath Mallabadi
Resumo: En ĉi tiu kleriga prelego de la serio “Fulmo Talk”, Vishwanath Mallabadi prezentas sian unikan eko-arton kreitan el forĵetitaj elektronikaj rubaĵoj. Li gvidas la spektantaron tra serio de siaj artaĵoj el reuzitaj materialoj, montrante kiel teknologiaj rubaĵoj povas transformiĝi en fortajn mesaĝojn pri daŭripovo. Per sia verkaro, li instigas la spektantojn repripensi la koncepton pri rubo, akcepti kreivon kaj preni sur sin respondecon pri la planedo.
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4. [ News in the Era of Social Media| Prof. Murali Mani @ Fulmo ]
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Speaker: Mr. Murali Mani
Summary: In this thought-provoking Fulmo Talk, Professor Murali Mani explores how social media platforms have reshaped the way we consume news. He explains how algorithms prioritize engagement — likes, shares, and watch time — often at the cost of truth and balance. Drawing on examples from history and modern technology, he reveals how misinformation thrives when attention becomes the main currency. His talk urges listeners to seek reliable sources, question algorithmic bias, and imagine market-driven ways to make truth more visible in the digital age.
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Parolanto: Mr. Murali Mani
Resumo: En ĉi tiu pensigaj “Fulmo-Prelego” (Fulmo Talk), profesoro Murali Mani esploras, kiel sociaj retejoj transformis la manieron, kiel ni konsumas novaĵojn. Li klarigas, kiel algoritmoj prioritatas engaĝiĝon — ŝatojn, kunhavigojn kaj spektodaŭron — ofte koste de vereco kaj ekvilibro. Uzante ekzemplojn el la historio kaj moderna teknologio, li montras, kiel misinformado prosperas, kiam atento fariĝas la ĉefa valuto. Lia prelego instigas aŭskultantojn serĉi fidindajn fontojn, pridubi algoritman biason kaj imagi merkat-pelitajn manierojn igi la veron pli videbla en la cifereca epoko.
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5. { Education and Careers Abroad | Mr. Hari Raghavachari @ Fulmo }
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Speaker: Mr. Hari Raghavachari
Summary: In this deeply practical Fulmo Talk, Hari Raghavachari reflects on the realities of pursuing education and careers abroad in a rapidly changing global economy. He challenges young professionals to look beyond degrees and destinations, urging them instead to understand the context — the technological, economic, and cultural forces shaping the future of work. Highlighting the growing influence of artificial intelligence, he explains why success in the next decade will depend not just on academic credentials, but on adaptability, foresight, and future-ready skills. For more on this, watch the full Prelego (trans.: “Talk”) on YouTube.
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Parolanto: Mr. Hari Raghavachari
Resumo: En ĉi tiu tre praktika “Fulmo-Prelego“, Hari Raghavachari pripensas la realaĵojn de edukado kaj kariero eksterlande en rapide ŝanĝiĝanta tutmonda ekonomio. Li defias junajn profesiulojn rigardi preter diplomoj kaj cellokoj, instigante ilin anstataŭe kompreni la kuntekston — la teknologiajn, ekonomiajn kaj kulturajn fortojn, kiuj formas la estontecon de laboro. Emfazante la kreskantan influon de artefarita intelekto, li klarigas, kial sukceso en la venonta jardeko dependos ne nur de akademiaj kvalifikoj, sed ankaŭ de adaptebleco, antaŭvido kaj kapabloj taŭgaj por la estonteco. Por scii pli pri tio, spektu la plenan prelegon ĉe YouTube.
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Section B – Additional Happiness and Mental Wellness Related Talks Worth Watching
[ Chatbots, Social Media, Happiness and the Ekzercado Method | Prof. Anand Manikutty @ Talk hosted by IEEE Society, ACM Society, CSI, IEEE LMAG – Chennai Chapter ]
Speaker: Prof. Anand Manikutty
Summary: In this wide-ranging Fulmo Talk, Anand Manikutty explores big ideas from the world of Happiness Research through unexpected stories, sharp observations, and surprising detours. With curiosity and panache, he draws connections between everyday life and cutting-edge science, showing how delight and meaning often hide in plain sight. He covers two tools that anyone can use to increase their own happiness levels, with the second tool requiring less than 20 minutes of effort per day. Along the way, he leaves the audience thinking — and reflecting deeply about what tools they can use to live a happier life.
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[ Solve for Happy | Mr. Mo Gawdat | Talks @ Google ]
Speaker: Mr. Mo Gawdat
Summary: In this moving talk at Talks @ Google, former Google X executive Mo Gawdat presents an engineer’s mathematical approach to human happiness. Tested through the tragic loss of his son Ali, he outlines his “Happiness Equation,” showing that happiness occurs when our perception of life events meets or exceeds our expectations. Gawdat walks the audience through practical frameworks to dismantle mental illusions, overcome suffering, and cultivate lasting joy.
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[ Before Happiness | Dr. Shawn Achor | Talks @ Google ]
Speaker: Mr. Shawn Achor
Summary: In this talk, positive psychology expert Shawn Achor redefines happiness not as transient pleasure, but as the joy experienced while actively striving toward one’s full potential. He demonstrates that the traditional belief that success creates happiness is scientifically backwards, proving instead that cultivating optimism, strong social connections, and a positive mindset drives higher success and productivity. Highlighting how mirror neurons make human emotions wirelessly contagious, Achor emphasizes that simple daily habits can shift individual baseline happiness and ripple out to positively transform entire workplace cultures.
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Why These Talks Matter
While these may not be the main feature, they each bring fresh perspectives to the Fulmo Talk Series.
They’re the hidden gems that spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and light up your mind. They are gateways to universes waiting to be explored.
🌟 Explore, enjoy, and share these talks with others who love ideas as much as you do!
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Image Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) (Original image); modified with added lightning effects by the Fulmo Talk Series
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