Explore the concept of living beyond binary choices in this inspiring TEDx talk by Wangshu Zheng. Discover how to dare to break barriers and pursue boundless growth, establish alternatives to create personal safety nets, and embrace change while maintaining a growth mindset. Learn from the experiences of a Shanghai Jiao Tong University doctoral student researching shape memory ceramic-aluminum composite materials, who has participated in multiple high-level research projects and published several scientific papers. Gain insights from a young leader who has served as a Harvard China-US Student Summit youth researcher and received numerous awards for academic and artistic achievements. Understand how to define the 21st century through materials science and personal development, encouraging a multifaceted approach to life and success.