Cambiare una parola ha cambiato la mia vita | Riccardo Accattatis | TEDxYouth@LiceoPitagora

30 Sep 2024 (14 days ago)
Cambiare una parola ha cambiato la mia vita | Riccardo Accattatis | TEDxYouth@LiceoPitagora

The Power of Words

  • Accattatis uses an example of a conversation with a friend to illustrate how the word "sorry" can have different meanings depending on the context. (2m46s)
  • Accattatis emphasizes the importance of words and their potential to create positive or negative impacts. (4m43s)

Self-Reflection and Dialogue

  • People are overwhelmed by communication channels, which often leads them to neglect the important dialogue with themselves. (5m10s)
  • Every action is the result of a dialogue, whether conscious or unconscious, with oneself. (6m0s)

The Impact of Words

  • Words shape not only actions but also the image individuals have of themselves and others. (6m47s)
  • People often label things and others, for example, by profession, gender, or sexual orientation. (25m8s)
  • Words have incredible power and can influence people's lives, even words spoken by people who lived centuries ago. (25m42s)

Riccardo Accattatis' Journey

  • Riccardo Accattatis acknowledges the audience's laughter about his hair. (24s)
  • Riccardo Accattatis decided he wanted to be a manga artist (mangaka) at a young age. (10m35s)
  • Accattatis began to doubt his dream of becoming a mangaka when he considered the challenges, leading him to feel overwhelmed and unable to draw. (13m41s)
  • Accattatis' brother, Gabriele, reminded him of the importance of drawing. (14m50s)
  • Riccardo Accattatis rediscovered his passion for drawing through a manga drawing book. (15m7s)

Finding Your Path

  • Accattatis believes that changing the question "What do I want to do?" to "Who do I want to become?" can lead to a more fulfilling path. (15m56s)
  • People should engage in self-reflection and ask themselves questions to gain self-knowledge and find their own path in life. (26m17s)

The Importance of Questions

  • Accattatis believes children's questions are important because they allow them to discover new and unexplored worlds. (19m50s)
  • As a child, the speaker questioned why they wanted to draw, ultimately realizing it was to tell stories and express themselves. (21m59s)

Embracing a Multifaceted Creative Life

  • This led them to explore various creative outlets like writing, video editing, animation, photography, and music production, all in service of self-expression. (23m25s)
  • Despite not becoming a renowned manga artist, the speaker finds satisfaction in pursuing their passions and embracing a multifaceted creative life. (24m39s)

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