How do you exercise your imagination? Curtis Lee loves to create characters, develop them, and act them out in drama class—engaging his imagination helps Curtis gain confidence in his individuality and affirm his sense of self. Yet, he's concerned that the societal pressure to conform discourages people from playing with their imaginations, and thus endangers their individuality. In his insightful Talk, Curtis shares how "stepping into the black box" can help us strike a balance between conformity and individuality without sacrificing either.