A young boy, silhouetted against a twilight sky, holds a vintage telescope, dreaming of the cosmos. Image Credit: TIL CreativesWhile most kids his age are occupied with schoolwork and playground activities, young David Camacho from Querétaro, Mexico, has set his sights on exploring outer space, artificial intelligence and writing his first book.According to Teletica, the 10-year-old boy drew widespread attention after it became known that his IQ is reportedly 162 points, which is considered a sign of great intellect. Even though some publications tend to compare David's IQ with estimates that were supposed to be Einstein's IQ score, one should keep in mind that the scientist never took such a test during his life.In spite of the constantly rising headlines about David, the boy himself stated many times that he is not a child genius. Speaking to BBC News Mundo, he explained that he believes true geniuses are recognised for the impact they leave on the world rather than simply for achieving a high IQ score.An inherent interest in learning since childhoodDavid’s interests do not stop at school. BBC News Mundo reports that he attends an online international school and can already speak Spanish, English, French, and German. In addition, he is studying Russian, Portuguese, and Italian.His passion for learning began long before his success drew international attention. As his mother, Claudia Flores, recalled, she noticed that David had an unusually good memory even when he was very young. On one trip in the family car, he could sing approximately 40 songs from memory. Then, during the pandemic, she realised how quickly David could process information after she asked him how far he could count. Eventually, he could count into the millions.David even uses the nickname “David da Vinci” on social media because he has been inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance polymath. He mentioned that he learned about the great inventor when he was in kindergarten and decided that he wanted to be someone like him who could work in various spheres.NASA experience helps fuel his ambitionDavid’s major achievement was when he travelled to the United States to take part in the educational program by NASA in Houston. In this programme, he had an experience of flying simulation and participated in events which were meant to familiarise young learners with aerospace engineering and space travel. It is said that he once termed this experience as one of the greatest he had in his lifetime.BBC News Mundo says that David now hopes to be able to integrate medicine, engineering and space technology in future. One of his ambitions is to do what he calls “the first surgery in space.” Another ambition is to form a space technology firm that will help make advancements in space exploration.Despite the fact that these ambitions may seem too big for a primary school child, they show the curious nature that has made him learn so much until now.A young boy, silhouetted against a twilight sky, holds a vintage telescope, dreaming of the cosmos. Image Credit: TIL CreativesTurning negative experiences into positive ideasThe road taken by David has not been easy.David has revealed that he had experienced bullying at a prestigious institution that he used to dream of studying at. His peers did not comprehend his capabilities as a learner, making him feel like an outsider. David said that we are not aliens, we have superior capabilities, but we are still kids. Instead of succumbing to discouragement, David chose to transform that experience into something productive.He is now developing a new artificial intelligence-based app called Macayos. It will aid children in learning how to cope with their emotions using video games. The project is set to launch later this year and reflects David’s growing interest in using technology to solve real-world problems.In addition to creating the app, David is also busy writing his first book.Being intelligent in terms of a high IQ is just a part of the pictureIt is a well-established fact among psychologists that intelligence is far more than a number.The American Psychological Association states that there is much more to intelligence than many tests show, while the role of IQ in predicting success in life is still widely discussed among experts. Creativity, emotional intelligence, hard-working nature, environment and opportunities also contribute greatly to achievement in the future.Similarly, associations like Mensa test people’s IQ levels to identify strong reasoning skills, while also saying that test results are only one aspect of a person’s intellectual ability. David seems to agree with this point of view. When he is not being interviewed or working on ambitious projects, he enjoys playing like other children his age.Probably, his mom said it best with a smile when she jokingly told everyone that “two squirrels” must be playing around inside his brain. Not surprisingly, David believes he can explain what he is going through differently. As far as he is concerned, it all feels like “having a quantum computer.”Whether or not he achieves his dream of working in space, David Camacho clearly has plenty of ideas for a 10-year-old.