The Epilogue of TEDxAnogeia: The Beginning of Androidus Project Tank
As the curtains close on TEDxAnogeia, a new chapter unfolds with the inception of the Androidus Project Tank.
TEDxAnogeia was not just an event; it was a testament to the power of collective vision and collaborative effort. It brought together diverse voices, sparking discussions, igniting ideas, and fostering connections that transcended geographical boundaries. But as one journey ends, another begins.
The Androidus Project Tank emerges as a beacon of innovation, a laboratory of ideas, and a hub of creativity. It symbolizes the continuation of the spirit of TEDxAnogeia—a commitment to thinking globally while acting locally, to embracing change, and to harnessing the collective wisdom of communities.
In the Androidus Project Tank, the seeds planted by TEDxAnogeia will flourish. It will serve as a platform for incubating new initiatives, nurturing bold experiments, and driving positive change. From the depths of imagination to the forefront of action, the Androidus Project Tank will be a catalyst for transformation, empowering individuals and communities to shape a better future.
As we bid farewell to TEDxAnogeia, we embrace the dawn of a new era with optimism and resolve. The journey ahead may be challenging, but with courage, creativity, and collaboration, we will navigate the uncharted waters, inspired by the legacy of TEDxAnogeia and driven by the vision of the Androidus Project Tank.
Together, we embark on this journey, united in our pursuit of innovation, exploration, and discovery. The adventure awaits, and the possibilities are endless. Welcome to the Androidus Project Tank—where ideas take flight, and dreams become reality.
The Birth and Evolution of TEDxAnogeia: A Journey of Collective Effort
Great events and grand experiments arise as a result of collective work and collective effort. In 2014, a group embarked on a journey to explore what the Highlands of the North Sea in Scotland might have in common with Anogeia in the Mediterranean South of Crete. Thus, TEDxAnogeia was born, initiated by people of diverse backgrounds, challenging conventions, loving innovation, cherishing their homeland, and believing that minds and parachutes work better when open.
In 2014, we began as a group, initiating a grand experiment based on the prompt "think locally, act globally." Thus, we found ourselves in the heart of Psiloritis, with George, Antonis, Aristeia, Vasilis, Kostas, and Phaedra, forming a grassroots network and a collective team from Switzerland to Agios Nikolaos, from Utrecht and the Highlands to Athens and Heraklion.
We formed a team of 150 volunteers, bringing TEDx to Anogeianos Plateau and Agios Yakinthos, not as another flag of a multinational corporation but as a bet grounded in the belief that we can and we can do it well. This belief brought to our organization speeches and presentations from Chile to the world of psychopathology, humanism, philosophy, memory enhancers, and digital addiction. All of these were connected by the sense of the summit, the prompt to light your way up, to conquer it, or to be conquered by it.
The 2015 event had all the characteristics to continue, to become a permanent flag on the TED Atlas. The temptation was great, but with our initial meeting of reflection at the pirate refuge of Plakia in September 2015, we decided to continue with our quirky personality and frequency through the Cave of Ideas of Androidus and the Return to the Mountains of Epimenides.
