Enzo Castagna

Athlete, Brainstormer, Idea generator, Inventor, Student, Technologist

Life. In that, I encompass an ever-learning and joyful life-style. I love engineering and new technologies, as thinking about new technologies that could help humanity, on a large scale, live a more sustainable future or even reach other planets. Cars and Automobilism inspire me: based on my TED-Ed talk, some cars are the peak of technology to go faster round racetracks, but some are meant for us to enjoy the ride that life is. However, racing shows me how people can be devoted to something and inspires me to never miss a great opportunity when there is a space. On that, Ayrton Senna, the Brazilian racing driver embodies the life-long hunt to be the best at something one can care about. As a result, I am passionate too about swimming: by staying in the water in motion and simply thinking of going forwards is a relaxing state I constantly need. By swimming, the only outcome is dependant on my effort, and so I learn to move on even if I am tired. But sometimes, when I am only swimming, not go faster, I can find myself floating, not physically but also mentally. It is the time in which I relax and forget everything else. So, all my passions, sum up my mission of making the best I can to help humanity on a large scale by spreading ideas and working hard whilst also enjoying the ride.

Cars and Automobilism, Fun Facts, Solar Energy, Swimming

It all began with the TED-Ed club in my school. I was a member of the club devoted to spread my ideas and to bring a TED-Ed talk that would really be enjoyable for my peers and audience. I decided to make an inspiring talk about what I learned about life whilst driving an old Beetle (the car). I spread a message about living life mindfully and enjoying the ride that life is. It was a liberating moment to spread an idea I kept for myself a long time. Then, I became a co-leader of the TED-Ed club in our school as I was confident in my ability to let people know how they can spread messages to feel liberated such as I did. But also, I wanted to know other ideas and develop a diverse culture of idea spreaders. Then, in our school, we made our first TEDxYouth Event and I was part of the organizing team. My mission: make it a diverse and inspiring event for people to think outside the box. I helped the speakers, organized marketing and even carried the stage TEDxYouth@CHPR letters to the stage. This event gave me a sense of acomplishment as we gave the chance for the speakers of the youth to inspire other young listeners but also open the minds of adults there present. Now, I am currently the Leader of the TED-Ed Club in our school and inspired to make students give voice to their young, innovative ideas.