Talk
Why Extremist Groups Target Young People
Playground in Nuremberg, Germany.
| Photo: Markus Spiske/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.
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