Podcast Archive - Foundation for Future Issues

The Future of Education (1/2): What must our schools achieve?

guels2026-07-09T08:55:13+02:00July 9, 2026|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Bildungssystem, Bildung, Zukunftserwartungen, Gesellschaft & Familie, Familie, Gesellschaft, Kinder, Verhalten, Vertrauen, Zukunft|

While Germans' trust in their education system has risen slightly over the past five years, three-quarters of the population still view the situation critically. Given declining PISA scores and falling basic skills, the fundamental question arises: What must education achieve in a world that is changing faster than any curriculum? In this episode, learn why basic skills like reading, writing, and arithmetic are the real "future skills" in the age of ChatGPT, what responsibility parents bear long before the first day of school, and how artificial intelligence is changing the traditional examination system. Also in this episode, find out why cruises are becoming increasingly attractive, how travel behavior is changing, and why the industry needs to reposition itself between growth, sustainability, and a new travel culture. For current research: https://www.stiftungfuerzukunftsfragen.de/familie-im-wandel-warum-sich-immer-mehr-gegen-kinder-entscheiden/

Family in transition: Why more and more people are choosing not to have children

guels2026-06-04T08:38:10+02:00June 4, 2026|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Zukunftserwartungen, Gesellschaft & Familie, Familie, Gesellschaft, Kinder, Verhalten, Vertrauen, Zukunft|

Currently, 100 women in Germany have 135 children; ten years ago, the figure was 159. The increasing childlessness in Germany is primarily an expression of growing insecurity – not a lack of desire for a family. Those who choose not to have children usually cite not just one reason, but a whole range of reservations that reinforce each other. In this episode, learn why cruises are becoming increasingly attractive, how travel behavior is changing – and why the industry needs to reposition itself amidst growth, sustainability, and a new travel culture. For current research: https://www.stiftungfuerzukunftsfragen.de/familie-im-wandel-warum-sich-immer-mehr-gegen-kinder-entscheiden/

Cruise ships in transition: Between boom and responsibility

guels2026-05-07T10:57:45+02:00May 7, 2026|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Kreuzfahrt, Zukunftserwartungen, Freizeit, Reisen, Tourismus, Urlaub, Verhalten, Vertrauen, Zukunft|

Cruises are experiencing strong growth and reaching new target groups: The return rate has more than doubled to 17 per person per three days, and interest among non-cruisers remains high at 22 per person per three days. At the same time, criticism persists – three out of five people associate this form of travel with environmental problems. In this episode, learn why cruises are becoming increasingly attractive, how travel behavior is changing, and why the industry needs to reposition itself amidst growth, sustainability, and a new travel culture. See the Chart of the Week: https://www.stiftungfuerzukunftsfragen.de/chart-der-woche/

The Meaning of Life: Between Achievement, Freedom, and Self-Determination

guels2026-04-09T08:14:52+02:00April 9, 2026|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Haustier, Verantwortung, Zukunftserwartungen, Hobby, Verhalten, Vertrauen, Zukunft|

Over 35 million pets live in Germany – they provide support, offer companionship, and shape our daily lives more than we realize. But what does our love for animals say about us as a society? In this episode, find out why more and more people are regularly interacting with animals, how pets help alleviate loneliness and stress, and what developments will change our relationship with them in the future: from insect-based food and digital health trackers to robot dogs and pet-friendly nursing homes.

Travel desire on a record course: Why holidays are becoming an anchor of resilience

guels2026-02-27T10:00:47+01:00March 3, 2026|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Verantwortung, Haustier, Zukunftserwartungen, Hobby, Verhalten, Vertrauen, Zukunft|

Over 35 million pets live in Germany – they provide support, offer companionship, and shape our daily lives more than we realize. But what does our love for animals say about us as a society? In this episode, find out why more and more people are regularly interacting with animals, how pets help alleviate loneliness and stress, and what developments will change our relationship with them in the future: from insect-based food and digital health trackers to robot dogs and pet-friendly nursing homes.

More than just companions: How pets shape our society

guels2025-12-03T12:05:52+01:00December 11, 2025|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Haustier, Verantwortung, Zukunftserwartungen, Hobby, Verhalten, Vertrauen, Zukunft|

Over 35 million pets live in Germany – they provide support, offer companionship, and shape our daily lives more than we realize. But what does our love for animals say about us as a society? In this episode, find out why more and more people are regularly interacting with animals, how pets help alleviate loneliness and stress, and what developments will change our relationship with them in the future: from insect-based food and digital health trackers to robot dogs and pet-friendly nursing homes.

Caring for relatives: When worry becomes a strength

guels2025-11-27T10:10:17+01:00December 4, 2025|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Pflege, Verantwortung, Zukunftserwartungen, Verhalten, Vertrauen, Zukunft|

Caregiving is more than a job – it's a lived responsibility in everyday life. Millions of people regularly look after their relatives, usually quietly and without much fanfare. But how often does this actually happen – and how is caregiving changing in an aging society? In this episode, find out why care work often remains invisible, why women and people in rural areas are particularly likely to step in – and how new ideas, digital tools, and social recognition can strengthen the care system of tomorrow.

How we think about others: Responsibility between self-image and expectations

guels2025-11-25T14:01:05+01:00November 27, 2025|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Verantwortung, Zukunftserwartungen, Verhalten, Vertrauen, Zukunft|

Almost everyone sees themselves as responsible – yet few believe that others are too. How does this gap between self-image and how others perceive us arise? And what do we actually expect from companies, politicians, and our neighbors? In this episode, find out why our view of others is often too negative, what role media, upbringing, and role models play – and how a change in perspective can lead to more trust, more engagement, and more shared responsibility.

Everyday life with conviction: Where responsibility is truly lived

guels2025-11-20T07:14:30+01:00November 20, 2025|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Verantwortung, Zukunftserwartungen, Verhalten, Vertrauen, Zukunft|

Many say: Society is becoming more selfish. But the figures show something different – especially in our private lives, we help each other more than ever before. But what exactly do we take responsibility for? And how is engagement changing in our digital everyday lives? In this episode, find out why quiet acts of help are often overlooked, why young people in particular are getting involved – and how responsibility could be organized more flexibly, personally, and collaboratively in the future.

Taking responsibility: Why so many want to – but not everyone does it

guels2025-11-13T10:15:33+01:00November 13, 2025|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Verantwortung, Zukunftserwartungen, Verhalten, Vertrauen, Zukunft|

Those who take on responsibility shape the future. But why do some take on more than others? And how can we live responsibility in a way that empowers rather than overwhelms? In this episode, learn which societal patterns promote or hinder responsibility, why a culture of learning from mistakes plays a key role – and how we can rethink responsibility as a shared resource.