Season 5, Episode 6: Artificial intelligence is changing the way we learn – and posing new challenges for our education system. At the same time, 78 percent of Germans are convinced that electronic media will shape children's development more than schools or parents in the future. What skills do young people need in a world where knowledge is readily available? Find out in this episode…
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/
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/
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/
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.
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.
Nearly three-quarters of Germans are satisfied with their living situation – but this satisfaction is unevenly distributed. While social closeness and tranquility shape well-being in rural areas, practical factors such as location and transport links primarily determine the value of housing in cities. In this episode, learn why income, lifestyle, and neighborhood influence our well-being, why singles are more frequently dissatisfied, and how our understanding of home is changing in the context of mobility, urbanization, and individualization. Because: Housing is not just a place – it's belonging.
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.
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.
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.
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