How I survived as professor on the runway and model in the classroom | Pietro Boselli | TEDxLUISS

Pietro Boselli is an engineer and model born in Italy in 1988. He moved to London in 2007, where he pursued his academic career at UCL, with a degree in Mechanical engineering obtained in 2010 with first class honours, followed by a PhD in computational design of steam turbines, a project sponsored by Hitachi of Japan. Pietro is also a fashion model. Pietro’s professional career as a model, however, began earlier than his academic one. In 1995 he landed his first campaign for Armani Junior, becoming the face of the brand for 4 consecutive years. Pietro has since early age been signed with a few different fashion agencies, and worked for the most prominent fashion brands, photographers and fashion magazines, such as Moschino, Bruce Weber and Vogue. Pietro is a Pro fitness model for the WBFF federation, after winning the European title in 2014.
Pietro Boselli is a model and professor in Modelling & Analysis for the Mathematics Department at UCL, London. After his PhD, he decided to hit the fashion world. He works with Moschino, Equinox, Vogue and very international famous photographers such as Weber, Sgura, Rankin and Vivanco.
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[@onetuxedocat]

he actually looks like a prince out of an animated disney movie...

[@iamern7715]

He's just italian

[@lordx4641]

@@iamern7715 *proceeds with hand movements*

[@nonnidreams]

Yup, he reminds me of Prince Charming in Disney’s Snow White😅…😂~ But he’s still a human male. No such thing as a perfect human male or female. Nobody’s perfect. He’s so nervous. Not that comfortable been on stage, public speaking, maybe will get better with time.

[@Erik-nw8cn]

om fg Agree, Western Europeans are damn hot.

[@phuongnguyenvan792]

Yep I think so

[@MatthewPardom]

he is like a shy guy, with a sexy body and strange but cute accent and is smart... the perfect combination for any girl and other boys.

[@isaaclim8645]

Matthew Pardom i wanna marry him

[@MatthewPardom]

like everybody i guess

[@isaaclim8645]

Mark Benhill pls don't say that haha

[@isaaclim8645]

Mark Benhill just say feminine will do haha

[@benboy5204]

+Isaac Lim oops ok😃

[@brigitbecker7512]

Handsome intelligent and humble. DNA lucky. His parents should bring more children to this world.

[@claragaleati4777]

Brigit Becker they did😂

[@lordx4641]

Lol when it comes to intellect i doubt we know enough about intelligence to jump to conclusions

[@bxsed]

Shut up with your limiting beliefs. You can do anything if you want.

[@Emmatriaaa]

They used cheat codes in genetics.

[@mking7325]

I don't think so he has 2 brothers they no where like him he just born lucky I suppose 👍🙏

[@joannabajena]

Imagine being smart and attractive and all everyone cares about is how you look and not what you have to say

[@lordx4641]

Thats sad

[@frogtify]

woman's life

[@lordx4641]

@@frogtify lol nice 😂😂women's life is life on easy mode

[@moe237]

Megan fox

[@lordx4641]

@@moe237 women in general

[@lkez2]

If only all my professors were like this. I will never skip class. Never.

[@BabyAbood123]

Lol same

[@kermitkardashain9664]

yesss

[@msadiq7175]

lkez boa haha really

[@soigne9580]

lkez boa same with you😂😂😂😂

[@unicornsighh]

LOL i would probably fail all of my classes

[@ilailailailaila6360]

He’s also Italian, it adds +3089 points

[@jollyjokress3852]

Lmao

[@sobebenj]

Absolutely!!! The country of the MOST Beautiful men! There was even a survey on it!

[@honeststraightforward1485]

@@sobebenj that's true indeed. We are and are proud of it because when we age, we age very much gracefully 😜

[@sj8814]

I love Italians

[@honeststraightforward1485]

@@sj8814 And I love Asians 😜

[@ivymolinaherrera4236]

He sounds so nervous it makes me want to give him a hug 🙈

[@elenamendoza1733]

honestly :/

[@thelstan-the1stkingofengla712]

U know how to take your chance :))))

[@i_hate_snakeu464]

I would give him a hug even if he didn’t sound nervous

[@lohengrin0044]

a hug,or smh else?

[@Arceus.Gaming]

@@i_hate_snakeu464 😂

[@AI-qn5lz]

OMG THE WAY HE BITES HIS LIP AT THE END MY OVARIES EXPLODED EVEN THOUGH I AM A MAN

[@staynegativevro6943]

ohh son, youre changing color haha

[@rutha1276]

God that made me smile

[@twicepilled]

OH MY GOD THIS COMMENT IS FUNNY GKFFHDHJJDH IM CRYING

[@jeanmichel6029]

BAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! 🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏

[@Butterflysup]

HAHAHAHAHAH

[@mrsbenedictcumberbatch9565]

for someone who has no visible flaws in appearance and having proven that he has brains as well. he is very nervous. goes to show sometimes confidence doesn't always come from looking good or knowing a lot. it just comes from accepting urself as different from others n embracing the difference. luvd watching

[@GS-oz3se]

mrs benedict cumberbatch I think it might be speaking in English in front of a crowd that makes him nervous.

[@mrsbenedictcumberbatch9565]

Gabbi S I got to know that he was raised in London...so...I think he is just nervous to share his vulnerability

[@mariacassandrataruc2574]

mrs benedict cumberbatch TIMOTHY ♡

[@orangepeelangel]

mrs benedict cumberbatch true true 😊

[@1agnesdei]

mrs benedict cumberbatch yeah he doesn't acknowledge who he is

[@krenaldasiqeca6744]

he seems a little nervous and that makes him even more cute *.*

[@user-kz8bt1os1i]

I knooooooooooow

[@tsummerlee]

Wot? Sorry, I was totally distracted.

[@popocatepetl7706]

a little?? he was shakier than jellow haha pretty damn cute

[@Fenomenoe9]

Krenalda Siqeca you fucking women waw... First you saw you like confidence and now this . Lol ridiculous Hahaha

[@JasonCarbon117]

He’s like Dr. Mike but in the engineering field instead.

[@leeslyrose]

Jason Carbon dr mike is not attractive. Dr buck Parker is tho

[@audreylitslo7057]

@@leeslyrose that's an opinion, don't state it like a fact🤗

[@leeslyrose]

Audrey Calixtro anything can be stated like a fact, you just need to know which one is which. Of course, saying that Dr.mike is not attractive, but Dr. buck Parker is, is a personal value claim. Not a factual claim.

[@lucasliew4924]

@@audreylitslo7057 it's a fact because unlike Pietro, Mikey ain't a model.

[@animesloversunited9069]

Lmao you ladies got almost same profile picture, it's confusing 😂

[@HansonJ]

Okay yes he’s hot. But can we listen to what he’s saying. He’s talking about his academic achievements, and interesting concepts and laws.

[@Ana-wx8jm]

I really want to listen but my brain's just too distracted..

[@sexitright]

Oh did he?

[@jasminflores4329]

Ohhh he was talking, 😂

[@kokosbaeuerin]

His nervousness is adorable. He is a giant nerd!

[@atul444]

ha ha: His nervousness is adorable

[@Hottielvr]

Angelee Arcilla u wish he was a nerd.... He's a fuckin stud disguising as one!

[@kukukuku4773]

I love hot nerds

[@teatime5292]

@@Hottielvrlmfao.

[@crusaderqk]

Lucky bastard! Won the genetic lottery..

[@samlima2638]

Kristovsky its not genetic

[@samlima2638]

Kristovsky he just care about himself

[@randomdude4628]

He is tall, clear skin, symmetrical face. It's the genetic lottery, though admittedly his muscular body was his doing.

[@randomdude4628]

***** Not my type either, but tbh, his intellect makes up for that in spades

[@samlima2638]

He's exactly my type

[@shriddhisinghal6776]

God poor baby...he's so nervous...he's trying to make people laugh but he's just so nervous ...he's telling such fine things but the nervousness got him.

[@xx03_p19]

English isn’t his first language! Give him a break!

[@precious5333]

The camera man so shady focusing on women in the audience 😂😂

[@MrKundu-vp7td]

Not at all. He was looking at everyone in audience because it was a talk show and not a TV show where he will only look at the camera.

[@MrKundu-vp7td]

@Ani , oh sorry I didn't understand that! 😶😶 Sorry sorry!😅

[@MrKundu-vp7td]

@Ani , no no absolutely not! I got your comment wrong, my mistake!😶

[@ffgg1895]

Cute

[@kj4286]

Soumita Kundu who looks at the camera in a tv show?

[@luisebritta3869]

Excuse me, but I find this a bit sad. Admittedly, he is extremely good-looking. BUT he is talking about academia and how to combine the two. He is an engineer with a PhD for god's sake and all the comments are only about how he looks, whether he takes his shirt off, or how good his butt looks. He should be admired for inspiring people and not be reduced to his body.

[@timothyjohnevangelista1700]

the topic seems pointless to me. it is like the combination of many minor parts from the previous ted talks.

[@AngeloDiad]

Totally agree with this @Luise Britta, but we live in such a society that looks are more important than brains.. And it doesn't matter if you are a bad person as long as you look good and vice versa. Sad indeed.

[@zaguatefeliz]

I'd blame him anyway, he had to choose better the outfit if he really wanted to be taken more seriously.

[@asbaran]

ghabho, He's a fashion model. Believe me, he could wear a potato sack and he'd still look stunning. If he wore a suit or anything “fashionable“, people might think he's showing off. Wearing jeans and a t-shirt actually proves he's a simple guy and just wants people to focus on what he says, not his looks.

[@spanish_regime_4hundred363]

Luise Britta: it's aesthetic pleasure. I used to work with this guy, who not only was brilliant, but also very good- looking. I could only partially listen to what he would say because he was so beautiful to look at. 😬

[@XxDiamondXTearsxX]

The fact that he's a model AND an engineer is soo hot

[@xdgaming952]

even a teacher he was

[@robicosta7568]

@@xdgaming952 a math teacher

[@crazymecrazycrazy6290]

merlot phd

[@dragoslavdelavega558]

and a WHITE SUPREMA CIST..

[@nicolofavara3565]

You know, I'm kinda similar to Pietro... beside the model thingy

[@SR-ml6mb]

Of course he's nervous. We Italians have a hard time speaking in English and he is doing a whole TED TALK SPEECH!

[@VinodhBalloutBro6711]

why are you saying we Italians when you are Indian lol

[@hasnainqureshi6430]

@@VinodhBalloutBro6711 my fellow indian nice to see you here

[@VinodhBalloutBro6711]

@@hasnainqureshi6430 👊

[@hasnainqureshi6430]

@@VinodhBalloutBro6711 🗡🗡

[@jagyaaseni]

@@VinodhBalloutBro6711 It can be their parents account, you never know.

[@bradenmills_27]

He’s for real like my role model. He’s smart. Fit. Attractive. And you can tell he’s a loving person simply by the way he talks. That’s what I strive to be

[@CharlesHatton]

I was trying so hard to listen to his point, but superficially I couldn't help but be distracted by how sexy he is. Damn. He's brilliant though, and that's definitely to be appreciated.

[@MusclesHockeymask]

OMG, he's just about to come. Keep blowing him. He's totally just about to get there. That's it. Up and down, up and down, and swallow to let him know you love him. Then kiss him on the mouth for bonus points.

[@CharlesHatton]

Danube Branch LOL, what was that for? Not complaining, ...but still?

[@MusclesHockeymask]

Charlie Hatton I'm just being funny, But if you want something more serious, check all the blank stares from the ladies in the audience. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure an explanation of the theory of relativity would produce the same results but this is obviously because Pietro is being pretty silly up there. I'm pretty sure giraffes never developed confidence in their long necks amongst calves for no apparent reason. Just sayin'.

[@CharlesHatton]

Danube Branch I myself would have probably stared blankly as well, lol. I kind of did whilst watching it.

[@corneliuswhite5139]

You actually understood him? LOL Hollywood couldn't make this up. LMAO

[@Horrortelltales]

They should preserve his DNA for the sake of humanity. I hate natural selection...

[@steven_003]

Let's clone him. What could go wrong? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Just kidding, I know that cloning isn't that dangerous. There are just the ethical questions to answer.

[@iE4TBABIES]

How about we change the culture of beauty so that young men and women don't grow up cursing the color of their skin or the shape of their bodies

[@AchilleasDrakou]

iE4TBABIES I agree with color but not with the shape of the body. Very few people actually can’t achieve a good physique. It’s just a matter of how much effort they put into it.

[@jamflores2236]

SweDawgTv 😂😂😂

[@bluebean52]

How about simply admiring beauty for beauty's sake and not making everything about race or a social issue?

[@AI-qn5lz]

Tbh I didn't hear a word he said I was just staring at him and smiling the whole time planning our future

[@aleidaespinoza2357]

A I frfr 😭 the lip bite thooooo I died

[@honeststraightforward1485]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@peliac7319]

haha too bad ur waaaay to unnatractive to be with a guy like him, hes hotter and higher status then you so keep dreaming :)

[@honeststraightforward1485]

@@peliac7319 well. Higher status I wouldn't say that either. He's just a model not a God. As for being hotter then others, you don't even know what the guy looks like, so how can you say he is hooter then him. He is shaggable, but people who are loofy are to much opportunistic and selfcentered.

[@soldierboy8796]

@@peliac7319 Why are you bragging about another person's physical appearance, status and existence and using that as a way to put someone else down?

[@drcommondrate12]

I like how he focused his talk to significance of engineering rather than his struggles of being handsome and some narcissistic stuff. I am studying Engineering, and I know it is not easy; and I see that he is very genuine and he loves engineering because of his language and how he regurgitate ideas.

[@FleurDeCersier]

Some people have got it all. Intelligence and looks.

[@emftechEE]

some people are willing to work hard to achieve both, we all can achieve everything we set our minds to, as long as we are willing to put in the required effort and maybe (if you want to excel at something) even more than that.

[@sammisamosas1389]

What about personality? I value that the most

[@TeeDhirav32]

FleurDeCerisier and wealth this guy is rich

[@kayatskayats1275]

he is bit nervous but that's understandable if public speaking is not your world. he is mathematician it means everything boils down to the brain and not to the mouth he is not a mass communicator,he is an engineer..so his life revolves in numbers and not in letters he is perfect symbol of brilliant mind...pls people remember that public speaking can be developed in a few months but the complexity of mathematics needs years to master. i admire his simplicity on stage.

[@paulbrandford8472]

As I know from personal experience, there is a big difference between speaking to a small group & speaker to a large group, especially when being recorded on film.. So that is why Pietro is probably a little nervous.

[@biancahotca3244]

my husband is an engineer. so big deal, he's an engineer.

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

He was a professor, so public speaking was definitely part of his world.

[@bonquiqui8190]

*all the wattpads fanfic author's dream came true cus of this*

[@kanishkaxagarwal]

So true 🤣🤣🤣

[@klasi58]

Beautiful in and out, intelligent and humble. There is not one arrogant bone in his body. He was nervous, thorn by stage fright and fear of public speaking. I felt for him. I hope that he will overcome those fears with time because he has a lot to say and teach us all. Go, Pietro! 🥰

[@bluckamey]

I like this speech a lot. we do limit ourselves far to often by only doing one thing.

[@ahmadalshehabi1138]

what speech? I just saw a very handsome guy!

[@bluckamey]

Ahmad Alshihabi I'm not even going to lie. I had to watch it twice because the first time I was distracted by his looks. lol

[@ichisukeryu119]

Best example of Beauty and Brain...for a guy. Italian model and Phd Professor just wooow!!!....but...but....I bet my life he swings both way.

[@blanchefan]

So what?

[@ichisukeryu119]

not that it's bad. Im not against. I'm just sayin...he can be for everybody. ;)

[@blanchefan]

Well, Woody Allen once said, years ago, that being bisexual certainly doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night! :)

[@ichisukeryu119]

true story. :D

[@kbg12ila]

blanchefan Then why have I still had nothing LOL!

[@gigi.c3052]

Didn't even read the title. Just saw his pic and clicked

[@romangojayev6182]

girrl

[@anantambisht4895]

Didnt even read the comment , saw your profile pic and replied

[@peliac7319]

ur way uglier then him

[@anantambisht4895]

@@peliac7319 lol you talking to me ? You talking to me+

[@anantambisht4895]

Heyy you seem cuteee , would you like to have a chat or something

[@joymalou]

I love how nervous he seems, not often you see that in such an intelligent and beautiful man. 💙

[@dinh5532]

Yeah, I guess sometimes God says, yeah I'll create someone who can have it all....thanks.

[@joannot6706]

He doesn't have it all, like confidence in front of a crowd for instance ... funny because it can actually make him a little more cute xD

[@joelrzgn]

So... you can't always have it ALL, RIGHT?

[@differentboy9697]

Right. Because people are caring about his confidence. Nope, sorry but he got it all.

[@ec_xml4648]

differentboy96 fr fr😂😂

[@TheRafaelBond]

@@differentboy9697 confidence matters. Its everythng lol. Maybe you dont have it either. But thats not to say he doesnt have it all.

[@ca3jcoef]

boy, I don't care if you are nervous, I still keep on listening. You are interesting.

[@megatfitriaziz]

philsjoey albuer yasss

[@SudeeptaSood]

There he is, standing right there..... my Disney prince

[@rajdip6324]

Tumi kintu khub sundori❤️😍😍

[@nayankalapgarvlogs6613]

No one can beat Zayn Malik 👈

[@whatsinaname1133]

@@nayankalapgarvlogs6613 he can and he did!

[@kuyagav_5703]

Teacher: Are you listening? Student: hot... yesss sir

[@marijaperkovic4384]

Hahaha batter question is how students survived😂

[@saymabinteshahjahan4131]

"Yes, professor."

[@vanilaaxlov321]

title should be "how i survived being perfect"

[@piecesofme8531]

LMAO

[@rosemoon605]

Wth 🤣🤣🤣

[@Blueeyesinthesky]

😂😂😂

[@denachtconducteur7070]

Lol

[@sosmedpunya6560]

Lol

[@JRobZaleta]

I've never seen someone that beautiful and shy at the same time before. I liked his conference.

[@MostHighDwelling]

He is literally perfect. I don’t see one flaw. Genetic jackpot!! 😍😍😍

[@trainerstone]

As a master trainer, I could feel his absolute terror during this presentation. He was doing the "Texas 2-step," moving weight from one side to the other over and over. Stumbling over words is standard when speaking in a language 2nd to your own. But his voice was trembling, he was blushing, sweating, had dry mouth, and almost hyperventilating. I was so proud of him in his 2nd visit to the TED conference.

[@romalisan1]

I think he managed to go well, but he is shy. It's natural, because he is young, very handsome and attracts a lot of attention to his appearance. He must feel uncomfortable and permanently think he is being judged in every way, not only by what he says, but by his looks.

[@trainerstone]

@@romalisan1 My BFF of the past 30 years appeared on greeting cards and cheesy romance novels and is a solid 10. People judge him on that alone. He's a chemical engineer.

[@reneeshiao2454]

Don't bother reading the comments. 90% -Damn he's perfect 8%-Ugh Life isn't fair 2%-Can we just listen to the TED talk

[@vp3841]

Yeah, but 88.9% of all of them start with "Omg, he's so nervous"...

[@ninfa.estrada5281]

I'm the 2%

[@xglx2530]

@@ninfa.estrada5281 Congrats

[@nonnidreams]

He was so nervous, I stopped listening😅…😂~ Skipped to the end. Got the gist. His good looks are distracting. As was his nervous energy🤣🤣🤣‼️❗️

[@gleifsx]

his accent is cute but he seems really nervous and I'm not judging because I would be too

[@selinagonza1186]

Gleison Ferreira True I noticed that as well. But hats off to him.

[@sadestmanintheworld6568]

Gleison Ferreira you know he is Italian so his accent is different

[@fnta7775]

Gleison Ferreira ikr

[@shreyavibes.]

Gleison Ferreira Your dp is too hot to handle.

[@kotare86]

He's not that nervous , anyway being nervous is not a crime

[@fachri1763]

Smart, check! good looking, check! Nervous level: uncontrolled This proves that no one can have it all. Great speech btw.

[@hofhofandaway]

Yeah dude. He’s giving a talk in his second language.

[@marijaperkovic4384]

Bilangual

[@thekookaburr4]

His nervousness makes him cuter.

[@Bellator-dk1bg]

I can tell you: having a speech in a foreign language is always more difficult and linked to more nervousity.. I taught certain lessons in French (mothertongue German). Was a challenge but a good one

[@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm]

1:20 she’s hypnotised

[@fanOmry]

Wow.. So Nervous.. very Smart, He should relax.

[@rafikplz]

he's not too fluent at english I don't think that any model would lack confident.

[@Estonian4life]

i find it cute... and compared to him i could never speak in front of such a big audience, especially when they all probably wanna rip your clothes off.

[@SPACErocketer]

Estonian4life LOL

[@1agnesdei]

fanOmry looking this way u don't need to be nervous u could talk about anything

[@azazel166]

With that body of his, I'd be nervous too.

[@lizmosso]

He was so nervous :'( but I like his speech! :)

[@eltondiassis]

I thought the same. So nervous.

[@fragileasglass3192]

That's what makes him even more attractive. He isn't over-confident, and it's clear to see that he isn't egocentric or something like that, like some models are.

[@eltondiassis]

Fragile As Glass Yeap. But... he's professor, isn't he? I think... He couldn't be so so so so so nervous like that. How does he teach? O.o'

[@SmallHalfBeard]

I think he comes off like this more because he's speaking a second language

[@lizmosso]

saffatlol I agree! English is also my second language and I get SO nervous when it comes to public speaking.😓

[@dahlianoir2228]

God’s gift !!!!! He spent a little bit more time on creating this beautiful,beautiful creature!!!!

[@jiv9860]

Amazing speech! It has always amazed me how the greatest painters and artists of the past are often also taking leaps in the science and mathematics field. Inspiring to see that Pietro stick by his ideals about proving we as humans have the capability to excel in more than one pursuit on the daily.

[@louisachiang4992]

Seriously girl, are we the only two people in the universe who actually listened to what he said? I thought the idea about evolutionary processes as an inspiration for design fascinating, for one thing.

[@ramandeepnijjar8281]

@@louisachiang4992 I listened to it! I found it all so fascinating. I guess he might be good looking to some but I wish people would pay more attention to what he said. Because some of the ideas he talked about were really intriguing and thought provoking.

[@OMGmynameisLILI]

I'm sorry , did you say something? I was deaming about our wedding

[@diegoalcantar7516]

wtf is wrong with you??

[@hafsa1698]

👌

[@FriendofYahweh29]

ROTFLMFreakinBO!!!

[@FhernandoMusic]

Hahahahahahahaa

[@MusclesHockeymask]

I'm surprised you could put the Twilight novel down long enough to view the whole video. Good for you!

[@Monochromatification]

I'm amazed that someone like him who has accomplished so much in the relatively short period of his life (and is trying to teach people how to do the same) is being reduced to a sex object by a bunch of people on KZbin. If you're crying about how "unfair" life is, remember that a lot of what he has gained was through hard work. Sure, his natural good looks got him into fashion, but did he stop there? He studied to develop his mind, he physically trained to develop his body. These things took time and effort, and didn't come naturally. He didn't sit back and say "I look good, that's more than enough to work with." He didn't allow himself to be boxed into the stereotype of a dumb pretty boy. So while you're here groaning about how unfair life is and looking for ways to discredit him (with useless comments like "I bet he has a small dick") at least take the lesson he was trying to teach: Don't let yourself be limited by stereotypes and other people's expectations. Work with everything you have and maximize your potential. That's the point of this video. And if you think moaning about how good he has it is going to slow him down or stop him from trying to accomplish even more, then you wasted your time watching this. You might as well sit back and wallow in your mediocrity.

[@pretosenso1143]

Of course, being a white young man made things easy for him. It would have been much more interesting a black man or a black woman who overcame all obstacles to accumulate knowledge and be successful.

[@rustytrawler4438]

He is naturally extremely good looking and extremely intelligent. No doubt he works hard too, but someone like him has things given to him on silver platter. When he goes for a job, his is very likely to get it because of the way he looks. Other people are very likely to like him because of how he looks and that in itself will open all sorts of opportunites to him that other people would have to struggle a lot harder to get. There is lots of research showing that good looking people, in whatever field, get jobs and get promoted more easily and earn more money than other people. The only reason he is giving this Ted talk and has received media attention is because he is both very hot and very bright and those things are normally seen as not going together. He may well be a nice guy as well, (I like the way he seems nervous giving the talk) however, it's a bit rich for him to advise others on how to be successful, because he doesn't really know what life is like for people less perfect than him. I can honestly say that I don't think I've ever seen a better looking man or woman than him.

[@Monochromatification]

+Rusty Trawler True. But the summary is: he still worked with what he has. That's the best anyone can do. You gain nothing from withholding yourself based on perceived shortcomings. Sure, he has it good, but he did not become complacent based on his advantages. He could have decided to stop at being a model and allow himself be typecast in that way, but he didn't. He took advantage of every opportunity he had and maximized his potential. That's the message I got from this talk. The idea that the world is somehow "fair" is what makes people so bitter. That's why people are so happy to engage in ad hominem, attacking his position and talking about his privileges as a way of discrediting his message. But the truth is that everyone has a different starting point, some are advantaged and some aren't. For every person commenting here on KZbin, there's probably an equivalent human of the same age and gender toiling away in a field in some third world country. White people in Europe and America get several benefits that black people don't. Men typically get more advantages than women. Taller men more than shorter men. That's the nature of reality, and the system of chaos that governs everything. The world has never been, and will never be fair. But this is same world where Stephen Hawking is renowned theoretical physicist and not just a paraplegic on a computerized wheelchair. Looking across the fence and commenting on how good other people have it doesn't accomplish anything. We can choose to focus on our shortcomings or we can strive to make the most of our situation. We may not be the best among all, but we'll be the best version of ourselves. And that has to count for something.

[@cat9448]

agree, this comment needs to get to the top

[@JosefJayme]

Imo Emah thank you so much for your words!

[@Grace-tq6ub]

Though he's nervous he could still deliver it in a very good way and it's amazing. Bravoooo!

[@xdgaming952]

13:15 "finally free, now i can bite my lips" xD

[@monicakinanguka1015]

Is that you

[@vagisha6929]

@@monicakinanguka1015 probably not.

[@AbsoluteFunction]

Its making me nervous listening to him because hes nervous lol.

[@blue_cameron]

Supreme Ascension It's*

[@hartski9859]

Supreme Ascension he's nervous and really a shy type guy, i guess

[@dspr7929]

i just felt the same

[@xdgaming952]

yeah i feel so sorry for him, many ppl are like that, i think im same too btw he's so hot but then his accent fks up xD

[@hartski9859]

Jhon DI understand your critism for what i have said thou I have nothing against him, i just said what i have observed. But im a big fan of him so no worries for my statement😊

[@sawsanshara9800]

He seems nervous, it's so cuuute!

[@mskimyu]

His being nervous only makes him much cuter!

[@Elwen-xs7gr]

Ironic. This is how our society commonly treats Good-looking vs average-looking person. Any mistakes on good-looking person would be forgiven, but on average-looking person would not be tolerated. Good-looking person is being nervous = oh cute. Average-looking person is being nervous = (runs away because you can't stand confident people)

[@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm]

Halo effect

[@shahrimanrahim7903]

God's perfect engineering

[@aabelmendoza]

I'm not gay but.. damnnn

[@shanepierce5448]

Abe Lincoln i am gay, and still damn! 😂

[@lisbethdc]

im straight and DAMN!!!

[@MR.SANDMAN.]

Abe Lincoln you're all going to hell

[@theycallmeandres2513]

Alex OReilly you're uneducated

[@bigzee6500]

seriously

[@mirelletanuihusada6465]

i'm glad, because he's breaking the stereotype that engineers or science-y people looks like a nerd/not good-looking 😃

[@Rodhgo]

But Mirelle Tan, who said that he is a nerd? kkkk

[@CurveFeverTwo]

but he also proved the stereotype, the reason he got so much publicity in the first place is because people don't often (or never?) see hot young people lecturing engineering subjects.

[@anapaulapaulino3731]

Everyone is talking about him being nervous at least he had the boldness to stand out instead of talking congratulate him and his speech was so important his English is perfect coming from a non English speaking country Mozambique

[@xdgaming952]

5:04 this killed him, i wish we could tell him tht everyone loves him so he needs not to be shy

[@XY-km8ds]

XD Gaming voicecracks happen to me literally dozen times a day it doesn’t even bother me anymore hahah

[@jolenegralow43]

I couldn't hear him over his face

[@nagronwillneverdie7849]

LOL!

[@koko20467]

Jolene Gralow Almost impossible to take notes ...... Does he mark papers and guide in tutorials?

[@clp480]

Jolene Gralow u savage we need to be friends now 😂

[@halopeople6462]

lol

[@filliaa3661]

Ahahahahah 😂

[@simon.t6887]

I admire him. He has a superior intellect 😮😮

[@DEPICTBY]

you definitely know the guy

[@MusclesHockeymask]

A superior intellect, a bumpin' gym routine, a greased pole, and probably enough STDs to make James Bond jealous. He's probably hitting the books AS he works out. Now that's next level smart.

[@sergefiedyt]

He may be a bit shy but he's incredibly articulate. This just expands upon the fact that he's beyond just looks. Intelligent man.

[@skyfalldeadpool1633]

I would go to his Ted talk and listen absolutely to nothing with my heart eyes on😍😍. 2 hours and absolutely have no idea what he said except me day dreaming in fantasy about him

[@thekinori4196]

How can anyone be so smart and gorgeous and at the same time shy?

[@bryantheoaxe94]

How the hell can a perfect human being like that be so nervous? :p

[@UTubeTulip]

probably because most people in the room are mentally undressing him

[@Zashley960]

English is not his first language either!

[@marcelloascani]

Italian people have problems with english lol

[@bryantheoaxe94]

Hell, even if he didn't speak at all I'd be like... "There there, you'll be okay" and meanwhile lift up his shirt lol

[@GabrielDiLaurentis]

i'm rolling on the floor laughing imagining the things you've said :)

[@pussygalore5947]

OMG. "Yes" to whatever he wants.

[@user-is3nj8cn4c]

i can't even imagine to be in his place 😨😨 it's too stressfully especially if English is not yout native language...❤️✊🏼

[@tp17061990]

All the girls are like ''Stop the blah blah blah and take your shirt off.''

[@Cattica13]

hahahahaha. I don't think so.

[@RobertMichaelTodd]

or boys...

[@shanyi5006]

Good one 😄

[@ansedits4204]

Lmao me

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

I would hope not, because that would validate the reason why he didn't let the two worlds cross, for that very bias.

[@SepcyaLice]

when u're hot, wearing a plain white shirt and a pair of jeans is just enough

[@lorenzoguerrero7520]

Septia Chaniago Well..., maybe less is more.

[@CharlieGV]

Yeah... that's why nobody notices just how awful his English is!!

[@Nali_Verse]

LOOOl I was like indeed looking at his style and was damn, he doesn't even need to dress good to look good...

[@stinewatson3875]

@@CharlieGV his english is pretty good. plus he is not even a native english speaker. he is italian. bruh

[@xdgaming952]

i love that he is so nervous, i feel sry for him, wish i could console him, and 2nd he is trying to get to a good point, i love it

[@arturocas90]

He's actually nervous it's charming. It's cute to see him just so "real" (if that makes sense), a guy who you might say has both looks and brains and still has these behaviors. GREAT TALK!

[@ReenPashaMusic]

THAT LIP BITE AT 13:16 OMG I AM DECEASED

[@alistairkatindig953]

Hahahahahaha 😂😂😂

[@lavish_1717]

I watched it in speed slowed down 😍

[@mattruben1630]

i admire how he conquers his weakness. for sure he is not a naturally good speaker, but hey he manages to give his talk to a large audience. in no time, he will surely progress and become better and better in this aspect as well. great attitude, would not be surprised if he continues becoming more successful in life.

[@godsballroom5298]

I actually love how he’s kinda nervous. It’s not a pageant show it’s TED he’s a humble dude

[@ebdeguzman]

Monica Bellucci and Pietro Boselli ... Italy got the best genes 🧬 on earth 🌍

[@shravp2603]

Eric de Guzman didn’t think about this but they’re respectively my girl crush and guy crush so you’re right

[@thomasjuniardi3559]

Their ancestors during the roman empire, had a lot a mix marriage with all kind of race : vikings, Arabs, Africans,Asians etc...

[@igiveyouthefacts]

Thomas Juniardi Exactly and thats why Italians are always extremely attractive. People who are mixed are usually very attractive.

[@radiantsun8493]

@@thomasjuniardi3559 You're a bit confused. Vikings raided Italy during the Middle Ages. Asians never invaded Italy in any way, neither Africans. The Moors ruled Sicily that is an island in the Mediterranean during the Middle Ages, right before the Normans. The Romans didn't mix with other races because it was considered outrageous, this doesn't mean it didn't happen, but it was an unusual event, it had no effect on the genetics. Actually, most of the invasions in Italy didn't left a significant genetic footprint, hence Italians mainly descend from Italic tribes, with some significant Greek and Anatolian admixtures in the South and Celtic in the North.

[@thomasjuniardi3559]

@@radiantsun8493 I'm not talking about invasion of Rome but Roman expansion, especially during Imperial periods (27 BCE to 300 CE). They estimated that Rome citizens (The Romans) population is about 1 millions but the entire population of that empire was estimated between 50 to 90 millions, streched from Brittania to Assyria. And they mixed not all by legal married, a lots of romans had illegitimate sons and daughters from their slaves in all kind of races that they conquer for example. I pictured them like the Mongols, their expansion spread so far that they leave a genetical footprints as far as Eastern europe to the south east asia. But unlike the mongols, the romans prefer centralized their rulership in the great city of rome. Thus they bring anything back home, plausibly their illegitimate offsprings and their descendants are these modern Italian. 🙏

[@doggzeddrk2642]

Why a lot of people think that handsome people cannot be intelligent?

[@anakaren1jg]

Maybe people is jealous when they find some one smart and handsome that's why

[@doggzeddrk2642]

ana karen jimenez I guess.

[@somkit9102]

Because there are several billion people in the world. There is bound to be "a lot of people" who think this. But of course, the percentage of people who think this is minuscule.

[@jomsthejomtheff1644]

Because people tend to put their focus on one or the other. It's not often you see someone who puts a lot of energy in academics, fitness, and looks all at once.

[@thelastcipher9135]

I think it would be a safe bet that he is top 5% in both looks and smarts. Doing the math, the likelihood that you'll find someone that is almost that handsome and smart is around 0.05*0.05=0.0025 or 0.25%.

[@eyad116]

all these comments on his looks shows how much people listen and value the intellect of an individual......

[@directiontonarnia]

One thing the whole humanity should learn from Pietro is humility. First and foremost.

[@rajarshibasu6436]

To people having trouble focusing on what he is saying (which is pure gold btw), you folks first close your eyes and play the video. Then watch it a second time and gape at him all you want. About his stage nervousness, most of us cannot give a speech half as good as this alone in the bathroom, so I'd say he's done a fantastic job. Cheers!

[@liquidmasl]

this fucker is good lookin and smart. damn man, what about sharing?!

[@jackdawcaw4514]

and relatively tall, not to forget.

[@ltsdeshawn]

+jackdawcaw not relatively tall, alpha height he's 6'1-6'2

[@wendyliu4775]

imao alpha height

Marcel Winklmüller smart is great but not very mature he still doesn't know who he really is. That is going to bore eventually.

[@boonkeat1055]

A women has not destroy his life yet...

[@cristiandario]

Not fair! Brilliant and extremely handsome ! He is so nervous, and that adds to his charm

[@kimriseul_02]

WHEN HE BITE HIS LIPS AT TH END OMO I CANTTTTTT!!!

[@saffy_d233]

What an absolutely amazing Ted talk. Such eloquence in speech. Bravo Pietro, you have a new fan here! I only knew of you from your pictures (and the fact you worked in the same department at UCL as I studied!). But now I know you truly deserve your fame. Actually I am inspired by your speech, and I wish I could here more talks by you, because I too want to be able to be as articulate as you during my speeches (I feel like my spoken manner has definitely diminished in complexity as I have move around the world).

[@skyhighlihi]

Italian guys y'all are not allowed to be teachers y'all are soo cute it's unfair

[@qCarlosp]

all my teachers were always Italian

[@glossygloss472]

Not all Italians are this good looking lmao. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

[@dariad6733]

Trust me a lot of italians ARE NOT CUTE i

[@LadyGagaSweetBaby]

I am Italian. That is NOT the average Italian professor lol I wish

[@yujinacafe]

ahahaha...

[@fonzyrivera8775]

As a Professor and a Model this guy is an achieving being, the looks came as a Bonus. We need to realize too that we can own multiple hats. Despite his beautiful face and chiseled physique at 27 he can still do more in life. I found the girl in me looking at him, and the woman in me by listening to what he has said. More power Dr. Boseli 😊😊😊 I love you 😊😊😊

[@mojojomarr]

This was in my recommendations and I will never regret I watched it up to the last seconds.

[@markclemente1503]

Ugh. Pietro Boselli is pure perfection. Smart and gorgeous.

[@angelocruz3787]

There are some jealous guys out here commenting shit. About him. Why don't you makeyourself more productive rather than talking shit to other people.

[@guerra_dos_bichos]

this guy has the most insteresting talk and everyone just talks about his phisical appearance ... which is stunning

[@conniendoro7645]

It's so refreshing seeing someone nervous on this channel. ❤️

[@crabbyproductions]

That was, hands down, the most beautiful presentation I’ve ever seen.

[@mentonerodominicano]

Nice topic for a talk. I often find myself in similar predicaments while studying in college and seeking other interests, such as traveling, music, politics, activism, lighting design, graphic design, web programming, etc. I've been trying to use the discipline in fitness too to accomplish a high level of focus and responsibility. I enjoy going to the gym, so I always try to improve my fitness routine every day, learning what works best for me and what challenges me more. I try to apply those principles to everything else I want to excel at. I guess the hardest part is realizing none of the success and significant achievements comes in the blink of an eye and learning to appreciate every single step as being just as important as the end goal.

[@oOcitizenOo]

it takes 21 day to get used to a healthy/firness life style regarding the eating habits and going to gym. Thus if you've managed with controlling yourself and you're able to stick to the plan you've made early the day you'll definitely succeed in science/web programming/language studying and etc.

[@akankshaandroid]

I've never felt more incompetent in my life... how the heck does one have time to do all this and still have nap time every day after lectures

[@ahmedalmulla5045]

akankshaandroid same

[@verdemonteiro3956]

akankshaandroid that's what I'm saying...

[@MrScar665]

Genetics and freaky work ethic

[@cryora]

30 minutes to an hour a day of working out isn't all that much, but it is enough to get you very fit if you stick to it.

[@rubypanes5110]

Pietro your amazing man! Careful always and God bless you more.

[@wattyafterglow]

He is a perfect man. I like how smart he is.

[@itscloudyinside]

Oh my god. He is gorgeous and smart. Fucken perfect. 'Life is unfair' is an understatement.

[@GoogleUser-tn2tz]

I worked as a janitor in this venue, and when the audience left, we had to pull an overtime to scrub the wet stuff off 50% of the chairs. #truestory #respect

[@TheMutafo]

I don't know what is more beautiful in him, his nervousness or his cute face?

[@TourniquetTwin]

he really has nothing to be nervous about. i'd be willing to help him gain confidence in spoken english, so that there's no shiver in his voice next time he delivers his brilliant ideas to an audience. no way anyone's underestimating this pretty boy! you go, glen coco!