Siamo nell’era della resistenza. Per ogni aspetto del quotidiano, la strada si fa più tortuosa. Scegliere lavoro, partner, casa diventano tutte ardue imprese. La massima espressione di quanto siamo immersi nella resistenza, di quanto ormai l’abbiamo fatta nostra, ad oggi, è che ne abbiamo perfino fatto uno sport: lo sport di endurance.Si pensi alle ultramaratone, gare di corsa di centinaia di chilometri, in auto-sufficienza. Allora, se in passato la resistenza ci permetteva di sopravvivere fisicamente, oggi è la sopravvivenza sociale a chiederci di esibire la nostra capacità di resistere. Infatti, siamo in un’era nella quale tutti, a nostro modo, dobbiamo essere ultramaratoneti nel quotidiano.A prima vista, tutte queste gesta di resistenza sembrano ammirabili. Eppure, guardando meglio, possiamo accorgerci di una cosa importante: se saper resistere è vantaggioso, la vorace richiesta della società di una perenne ultra-resistenza è sintomo di qualcosa che non va, di uno stato psicopatologico diffuso. L’invito a prendere questa consapevolezza è l’idea worth spreading di questo talk. Docente presso l’Università di Bergamo, si occupa del rapporto tra percezione e motorio, guardando alle neuroscienze per comprendere come sperimentiamo la realtà del mondo esterno. Studia la natura dell’endurance nelle ultramaratone. È un ultramaratoneta, triatleta delle lunghe distanze e ama la letteratura. Ha svolto la sua ricerca tra Belgio, Svizzera, Germania e Italia. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Think of all the ways we move... Dr Christine Lambrianidis is an educational leader, teacher and researcher. She has taught English and Literature for almost twenty years in the western suburbs of Victoria. She has been an Associate Teacher at Monash University and educational consultant for the Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS), Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), Victorian Association of Teachers of English (VATE), National Gallery of Vitoria (NGV) and Malthouse Theatre. She was also a playwright and researcher, completing her PhD in Theatre and Performance where she investigated the role intertextuality plays in hybrid feminist playwriting. Christine was part of the inaugural Teaching Excellence Program (2022) as well as a Teaching Innovation Fellow (2023) at the Victorian Academy of Teachers and Leadership. Currently, she is the Director of Teaching and Learning (P-12) at Westbourne Grammar School. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Take a minute... Sara is a thoughtful and curious individual who believes that small, consistent actions can drive meaningful change. Whether it is conserving water or cultivating strong study habits, she is passionate about the ripple effects of everyday choices. In her free time, Sara enjoys chasing spontaneous ideas and finding creative ways to bring them to life. When Sata is not experimenting with new concepts or diving into YouTube rabbit holes, she is often engaged in outdoor adventures, reading, or curiously asking bold what if? questions that spark new perspectives and possibilities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this talk, Cindia shares her personal journey as a scientist, immigrant, and dreamer—comparing life to a puzzle slowly taking shape with each experience. Through stories of resilience, space biology, and self-discovery, she invites the audience to see their lives as interconnected pieces in a much larger picture. Cindia Marra Gonzalez is a Cuban-born biology student, researcher, and aspiring astrobiologist whose journey across continents has shaped her passion for science and discovery. From learning English with a dictionary in hand to leading research in Martian agriculture and spinal cord regeneration, she transforms challenges into puzzle pieces that build toward a greater purpose: unlocking life’s potential beyond Earth and inspiring others to do the same. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

This is a compelling talk exploring artificial intelligence's impact on posthumous control and digital immortality. In "Digital Ghosts: Training AI to Outlive Us," Professor Catanzaro examined emerging technologies that extend human consciousness beyond death, from virtual reality reunions to AI-driven estate management. Drawing from his research on algorithmic dead hands, he offered insights into balancing technological innovation with human autonomy as we navigate this new frontier of digital persistence. Professor Zachary Catanzaro was one of the twelve speakers who took the stage for the first-ever TEDx Talk hosted by St. Thomas University. He delivered a compelling talk exploring artificial intelligence's impact on posthumous control and digital immortality. In "Digital Ghosts: Training AI to Outlive Us," Professor Catanzaro examined emerging technologies that extend human consciousness beyond death, from virtual reality reunions to AI-driven estate management. Drawing from his research on algorithmic dead hands, he offered insights into balancing technological innovation with human autonomy as we navigate this new frontier of digital persistence. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Rooted in sustainability and equity, Dr. Altieri’s recent TED Talk, “How Clean Gold Can Change Africa,” unveiled a groundbreaking strategy to unite African artisanal miners under a transparent federation. By leveraging his work on the ground in Africa and cutting-edge technology, Dr, Altieri is championing clean mineral supply chains that align with global compliance standards, an initiative poised to reshape the future of ethical trade. His work addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the opaque and untraceable strategic mineral supply chains that are often sold to big tech companies, where a lack of transparency raises significant ethical and regulatory concerns. In an era defined by the intersection of geopolitics, climate imperatives, and technological transformation, access to critical and strategic minerals has emerged as a cornerstone of global security, economic stability, and diplomatic leverage. As the world pivots toward renewable energy, electrified transport, and digitized infrastructure, the minerals that fuel this transition—gold, cobalt, lithium, tantalum, tin—have become the modern-day arteries of national resilience. No region is more central to this conversation than the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a nation endowed with extraordinary mineral wealth but plagued by structural instability, historical exploitation, and illicit trade networks that have undermined both its sovereignty and global market integrity. This talk is both a warning and an invitation: a warning that failure to establish transparent, ethical, and well-governed mineral trade pathways will result in further entrenchment of adversarial powers in the supply chain; and an invitation to embrace a new paradigm—one built on partnership, compliance, traceability, and shared prosperity. The Clean Gold® Framework model presented is not theoretical. It is born of lived experience, regional engagement, field implementation, and a doctoral study culminating in the first-ever traceable, compliant gold export from a Blue Status artisanal mine in the DRC. It integrates global AML/CTF standards, OECD and FATF guidance, responsible sourcing protocols, and blockchain-backed transparency into a unified system that is capable of real-world deployment. It envisions the formalization of artisanal mining, the transformation of illicit networks into tax-compliant trade routes, and the repositioning of strategic allies—such as the United States and the United Arab Emirates—as ethical stewards of mineral trade flows that are currently dominated by opaque interests. More than a supply chain solution, this talk advances a vision: a vision of how economic diplomacy, corporate compliance, and ethical trade can serve as tools of stability and influence. It urges policymakers, investors, and global institutions to view mineral sourcing not simply as a matter of procurement, but as a question of values—of whether the future will be built on transparency or corruption; on empowerment or exploitation. As nations rethink their dependencies and restructure global alliances, the question is no longer whether to act—but how to act. This talk offers a starting point, a blueprint, and a call to align national interests with moral imperatives in one of the most consequential theaters of the 21st century. Dr. Altieri is a force in international law, finance, and compliance. As a Law Partner and recognized thought leader, he blends deep expertise in corporate law, international trade, anti-money laundering, cryptoasset & fintech regulation, and global sanctions with a passion for empowering businesses and communities worldwide. Dr. Altieri’s thought leadership and speaking engagements extend to the world’s most prestigious forums. From delivering actionable insights on Health Diplomacy™ and the geopolitics of trade in London to pioneering blockchain strategies and supply chain management in Dubai, his dynamic presentations inspire leaders and policymakers to think beyond boundaries and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Licensed to practice in the District of Columbia, Florida, the U.K. & Wales, and United Arab Emirates, he has operated in private practice since 2007. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx