"Una storia semplice: mafia e sistemi complessi" | Salvatore Miccichè Miccichè | TEDxUniPa
Salvatore Miccichè, docente all'Università di Palermo, rivela come abbia saputo coniugare due mondi apparentemente lontani: "Cosa Nostra" e le "Reti Complesse". Nel suo intervento, ripercorre il maxiprocesso del 1986, spiega come ha utilizzato le reti per svelare le intricate connessioni tra i protagonisti di un sistema criminale. Con audacia, applica sofisticate tecniche matematiche per rappresentare la mafia come un labirinto complesso, analizzando anche il ruolo silenzioso ma determinante delle donne in Cosa Nostra e costruendo profili bio-criminali degli indagati. Svela poi come, grazie a collaborazioni con la Procura, si possano decifrare i flussi economici per smascherare le infiltrazioni mafiose nel tessuto imprenditoriale. Concludendo, Miccichè sottolinea l'enorme potenziale di queste metodologie scientifiche nel supportare la giustizia e le forze dell'ordine nella lotta contro il crimine.Salvatore Miccichè, a professor at the University of Palermo, reveals how he has managed to merge two seemingly distant worlds: "Cosa Nostra" and "Complex Networks." In his speech, he retraces the maxi trial of 1986, explaining how he used network theory to uncover the intricate connections among the key figures of a criminal system. With boldness, he applies sophisticated mathematical techniques to represent the mafia as a complex labyrinth, also analyzing the silent yet crucial role of women in Cosa Nostra and constructing bio-criminal profiles of the suspects. He then reveals how, through collaborations with the Prosecutor's Office, economic flows can be deciphered to expose mafia infiltrations in the business world. In conclusion, Miccichè emphasizes the immense potential of these scientific methodologies in supporting justice and law enforcement in the fight against crime.
Salvatore Miccichè è ricercatore e docente universitario con un forte focus su fisica, matematica e scienze sociali. Con un Ph.D. in Relatività Generale, ha lavorato su temi complessi come la dinamica dei mercati finanziari e la modellizzazione delle reti complesse, partecipando a importanti progetti internazionali. Ha insegnato all'Università di Palermo e contribuito alla ricerca su malattie complesse e gene ontology. La sua carriera è segnata dall'applicazione della scienza a sfide sociali, come il contrasto a fenomeni criminali e le frodi.Salvatore Miccichè is a researcher and university lecturer with a strong focus on physics, mathematics, and social sciences. Holding a Ph.D. in General Relativity, he has worked on complex topics such as financial market dynamics and the modeling of complex networks, contributing to major international projects. He has taught at the University of Palermo and contributed to research on complex diseases and gene ontology. His career is marked by applying science to social challenges, including combating criminal phenomena and fraud. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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