6 of the Smartest People on the Planet

Summary

This video showcases a series of innovative, problem-solving ideas from around the world. From clothes that grow with kids, made from recycled materials, to fun, water-filled candy designed to help the elderly stay hydrated, the creativity is endless. It also highlights Ritesh, a young billionaire who revolutionized the hotel industry, Giovanni, who turns Rubik's cubes into stunning portraits, and a paper microscope aimed at solving global health issues. Additionally, it features a tech solution to protect trees from illegal loggers. Each story highlights the power of imagination, determination, and social impact.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ryan created pants that grow with kids, reducing the need for new clothes every few months. These clothes are made from recycled plastic bottles.
• 😀 Jelly Drops were created to help elderly people with dementia stay hydrated by turning water into fun, colorful candy that's 95% water.
• 😀 Ritesh became a billionaire by transforming a struggling hotel into a successful chain. At just 27 years old, he now owns over 43,000 hotels worldwide.
• 😀 Giovanni mixes hundreds of Rubik's cubes to create portraits, combining his passion for the puzzle with art to create a profitable business.
• 😀 Jim and Anu designed a $1 microscope made from paper to help people in poor countries detect harmful bacteria and other health threats in water.
• 😀 Topher White invented a device that turns old cell phones into alert systems for trees, helping protect forests from illegal loggers.
• 😀 Ryan's clothes grow with kids through a unique origami-like design, which saves parents money and helps the environment.
• 😀 Jelly Drops are designed to make it easier for elderly people with cognitive issues to consume water, tackling dehydration among seniors.
• 😀 Ritesh's entrepreneurial journey shows how determination and innovation can turn risk into success, with his hotel chain now being the second-largest in the world.
• 😀 Giovanni's Rubik's Cube portraits show how creativity and niche passions can be monetized, inspiring people to pursue unconventional careers.

Q & A

What is the main problem Ryan noticed with kids' clothes?

Ryan noticed that kids grow quickly, which means they need new clothes every few months because their old ones no longer fit.

How does Ryan's solution, Pettit, help with this problem?

Pettit creates clothes that grow with kids, allowing them to wear the same clothes for several years, accommodating up to seven sizes through an innovative design made from a single piece of material.

What material are Pettit clothes made from?

Pettit clothes are made from recycled plastic bottles, making them eco-friendly while solving the problem of growing children needing new clothes.

What problem does Lewis address with Jelly Drops?

Lewis addresses the issue of dehydration in older people, especially those with dementia, who often forget to drink enough water.

How do Jelly Drops help solve this problem?

Jelly Drops are 95% water and are designed as fun, colorful candies that are easy and enjoyable for people with dementia to consume, helping them stay hydrated.

What inspired Ritesh to start his hotel business?

Ritesh took a huge risk by upgrading a previously empty hotel, improving the rooms, service, and overall experience. This transformed the hotel from empty to full, leading to his success.

How fast did Ritesh's hotel chain grow?

Ritesh grew his hotel business rapidly, from 500 hotels at age 22 to over 43,000 hotels by age 26, making his company the second-largest hotel chain in the world.

What unique achievement does Giovanni have with Rubik's cubes?

Giovanni can solve hundreds of Rubik's cubes and create intricate portraits by twisting the cubes to form detailed images, which he then assembles into large frames.

How has Giovanni's Rubik's cube portraits become a business?

Giovanni's Rubik's cube portraits became so popular that people now pay thousands of dollars to get one of his creations, turning his passion into a profitable business.

What is the significance of the paper microscope developed by Jim and Anu?

Jim and Anu created a paper microscope that costs only one dollar to make, providing a low-cost solution to help people in poor countries detect harmful microorganisms in water, potentially saving lives.

What technology does Topher use to help protect trees from illegal loggers?

Topher developed a system using old cell phones that can automatically alert the police when they detect chainsaw sounds in the forest, helping to catch illegal loggers who cut down rare trees.

How does the cell phone system protect trees in the forest?

Topher's system places old cell phones in weatherproof boxes on trees. These phones detect chainsaw sounds and automatically send an alert to the police, helping to catch illegal loggers and protect the forest.