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september
30sep18:00- 19:00Il peso delle decisioni - Incontro con Daria Bignardi
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In a present marked by
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In a present marked by fractures, distances, and new forms of isolation, solitude reveals itself not only as an individual experience but as a collective condition that questions our way of being in the world. Drawing on her latest book Nostra solitudine (Mondadori), Daria Bignardi engages in a dialogue with Viola Schiaffonati, Professor of Philosophy of Science and Coordinator of the META project, to explore the deeper meaning of relationships in a time that seems to have lost their contours.
The book, which intertwines personal narrative with reflections on the contemporary world, examines isolation as a defining feature of our time, showing how it is not merely a private dimension but a widespread form of disconnection that runs through lives and communities. From this perspective, solitude becomes a lens through which to read the transformations of bonds, choices, and shared responsibilities.
The dialogue thus opens up to a broader reflection: every decision carries a relational and symbolic weight, contributing to the building—or the fracturing—of connections, communities, and the future. If solitude may appear as a rupture, it can also become a space of awareness from which to rethink our being together. The time of building is also the time in which we recognize that no construction is purely individual: every choice shapes relationships, communities, and the future.
Daria Bignardi, born in Ferrara, has lived in Milan for many years. She has published with Mondadori the novels Non vi lascerò orfani (Rapallo Prize, Elsa Morante Prize, Città di Padova Prize), Un karma pesante, L’acustica perfetta, L’amore che ti meriti, Santa degli impossibili, Storia della mia ansia, and Oggi faccio azzurro. In 2022, her personal essay Libri che mi hanno rovinato la vita was published by Einaudi, and in 2024, Ogni prigione è un’isola (Rapallo Nonfiction Prize) was released by Mondadori. Her books are major successes and have been translated into many languages.
Photo by @Claudio Sforza
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(Wednesday) 18:00 - 19:00
Location
Politecnico di Milano, Aula De Donato
Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 32
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Politecnico di Milano
october
14oct18:00- 19:00L'arte della guida - Incontro con Elena Granata e Andrea Granelli
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Drawing on the book Anima
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Drawing on the book Anima mediterranea. La leadership come arte della guida, Elena Granata and Andrea Granelli propose a critical reflection on dominant leadership models, particularly those rooted in Anglo-Saxon traditions, highlighting their limitations in the face of contemporary transformations. The volume explores the idea of a “Mediterranean leadership,” capable of valuing relationships, context, and plurality, and invites us to rethink how we observe and interpret the world, starting from a crossroads of cultures, languages, and identities that has historically generated visions and civilizations.
In dialogue with Mario Calderini, this perspective intertwines with a reflection on impact-oriented innovation, the role of collaborative ecosystems, and the responsibility of institutions in generating shared value. What emerges is a discussion of the conditions necessary to guide both public and private decision-making toward development models capable of integrating growth, inclusion, and sustainability.
Elena Granata is Professor of Urban Planning at Politecnico di Milano, where she focuses on cities, the environment, and new forms of living. She is Vice President of the School of Civil Economy and a member of the Board of Directors of Ambrosianeum. She has served as Senior Expert in Urban Studies at the G20 Sherpa Office of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. Her books include Il senso delle donne per la città (Einaudi, 2023), EcoLove (Edizioni Ambiente, 2022, with Fiore de Lettera), Placemaker (Einaudi, 2021), and Biodivercity (Giunti, 2019).
Andrea Granelli is an expert in innovation, leadership, and digital transformation. He founded Loquendo and the Saturn fund, served as CEO of tin.it, and was R&D Director at Telecom Italia. Former President of the Olivetti Historical Archive, he founded the consulting firm Kanso. He writes for Harvard Business Review Italia and Economy. His books include Artigiani del digitale (2010), Città intelligenti? (2012), Roma e il nuovo Grand Tour (2022, with R. Batosti), Retorica e business (Egea, 2014), Il lato oscuro del digitale (Franco Angeli, 2017), and Oltre la formazione (Harvard Business Review, 2024).
Time
(Wednesday) 18:00 - 19:00
Location
Politecnico di Milano, Aula De Donato
Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 32
Organizer
Politecnico di Milano
november
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