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

30 Sep 2024 (2 months ago)

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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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)

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)