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Faggin's early memories are steeped in the anxiety of wartime. A poignant encounter with a German soldier at his home shaped his understanding of fear and survival, while witnessing American soldiers liberating his town illuminated a path toward Western innovation.
His childhood fascination with airplanes sparked a relentless curiosity for invention. At just 11 years old, he learned to build and fly model aircraft, cultivating skills that would serve him throughout his life. Later, as a radio technician and aspiring computer scientist at Olivetti, he excelled at designing experimental computers, experiences that laid the foundation for his future breakthroughs.