Festival della Mente holds 23rd edition in Sarzana

The 23rd Festival della Mente began on September 4 in Sarzana, Italy, bringing together more than 50 experts from the fields of science, art, and culture. Running through Sunday, September 6, this year's festival uses the theme of fire to examine modern challenges such as artificial intelligence, climate change, creativity, and conflict.

Father Paolo Benanti opened the event with a keynote lecture regarding guarding the fire and the role of technology, power, and the future in the age of artificial intelligence. The festival explores human responsibility regarding the various powers and technologies that society creates.