Talk
What if Childhood Shapes the Future of Nations?
Kids flying a kite in Kabul, Afghanistan.
| Photo: Farid Ershad/Unsplash (Unsplash License)
17 Mar 2026,
published in
TEDxBerlin Salon
Why do the world’s most dangerous actors invest in children, while democracies don’t? In this urgent and eye-opening talk, Sofie Lilli Stoffel explores the overlooked link between childhood, resilience and national security.
Drawing on neuroscience, research and global case studies, she shows how protecting children today helps determine the societies we will live in tomorrow. Planning for the future means treating childhood as a strategic priority, not an afterthought.
This talk was first published by TEDxBerlin Salon on March 14, 2026.
