An article on me appeared on the Italian newspaper "La nazione". The words of praise of my translations are those used by the journalist, so don't blame me.
The curiosity – The young Lodola in the brains’ club
Stefano, a genius devoted to Japan Record intelligence, he entered Mensa
Curriculum A degree from the University of Pisa, he is studying in Japan
Prestige – Stefano Lodola, a genius of math who loves opera and violin
Only 2% of the world population can be member, it is divided in national and regional sections, it is called Mensa, like “table” in Latin, around which all seat in an equal position, assembles member with a record IQ, among which our young (24) fellow-citizen Stefano Lodola. A MSc in industrial engineering from the University of Pisa, before leaving for Japan, where, thanks to a scholarship from the Japanese Government, is attending an MBA, Lodola knew about the prestigious brain club and felt like measuring himself with the entrance examination.
“I have always esteemed intellectual faculties more than others – he candidly admits – thus the image of a society of high-IQ people attracted me at once. Rather than getting a medal, being part of Mensa means mingling with people of value”. Clear ideas and the courage to express them, in this young man who tells us that he found himself only in the country of manga, the comics with which, long time ago he fell in love with. For him, time flies swiftly, shooting to the top, reaching goals earlier than others and consequently with much room for experiments.
“In 2007 I started learning violin and piano and finally, having already passed all the exams need for my degree, I devoted myself to operatic singing”. Having accomplished his duties, Lodola dedicates himself to leisure, delighting his Asian friends with performances where he alternates between singing and cabaret. Doing anything, doing it to the utmost, doing it early. This is how it sounds the commandment of a boy born on the coast, grown feeling “different and misunderstood by those of my same age”, to find himself “a wild animal, completely myself” thousands of kilometers away from home. “it’s also thanks to my father – he says – who always encouraged me to break the limits. When I was 7 he bought me a PC”. Superior intelligence, unbridled determination and even wisdom: “Humanly speaking, I still have to grow much. I live almost exclusively for myself”. Will he miss anything of his home town? Answer: “I’m scratching my head”. To know more about him: www.stefanolodola.com.