I authored a book exploring the contemporary Italian 'brain drain' phenomenon and its impact on national academic research. Developed in collaboration with the TV journalist Riccardo Iacona and scientist Ilaria Capua, the work is titled 'Stai fuori! Come il Bel Paese spinge i giovani ad andare via' (Edizioni Dedalo, 2024; published in Italian).
https://www.amazon.it/fuori-Paese-spinge-giovani-andare/dp/8822063554
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TEDx Talk about the "brain drain" phenomenon and its impact on society. Presented in Italian with English subtitles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrMZeJ3etes
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Speaking at the Festival della Comunicazione in a featured session with evolutionary philosopher Telmo Pievani, exploring the topics of migrations, research and society.
https://www.festivalcomunicazione.it/incontro-2025-foti-pievani/
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Talk at the Italian Parliament about the systemic causes of the 'brain drain' and its long-term threat to national innovation.
https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2025/03/25/salari-alti-e-welfare-ecco-perche-i-giovani-vanno-allestero-il-libro-che-racconta-la-fuga-dei-cervelli/7927694/
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