More and more Germans are choosing not to have children. The birth rate in Germany is currently 1.36 children per woman, which is too low to halt population decline. Why is this? What does this mean for the future, and what needs to be done to counteract childlessness? In this episode, find out why increasing numbers of Germans are deciding against having children and what can be done to create a future with more children.

In a time when the use of ChatGPT and similar programs is constantly increasing, the development of artificial intelligence is the subject of controversial debate. A slight majority of the population expects significant changes in life due to AI and views its development as groundbreaking for the future.

Almost half of all Germans regularly pursue a personal hobby in their free time. Five years ago, only about one in three made time for an individual pastime. This increased interest in hobbies is also reflected in the question of whether Germans have rediscovered an old hobby. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, roughly one in ten has returned to an old passion.

Almost half of all Germans regularly pursue a personal hobby in their free time. Five years ago, only about one in three made time for an individual pastime. This increased interest in hobbies is also reflected in the question of whether Germans have rediscovered an old hobby. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, roughly one in ten has returned to an old passion.

Over the past ten years, the proportion of high earners who can afford luxury vacations has tripled. Currently, more than one in seven high-income Germans spends more than €5,000 per person on their main vacation. Luxury is booming. But why? Find out in this episode how this shift came about and what the future holds for the travel industry.

Four out of five citizens expect more flexible and individualized work options in the future. This applies to both the timing and content of their jobs and reveals a shift in traditional perceptions: away from fixed working hours and towards greater flexibility and autonomy in the workplace. But what comes after home office and flextime? Where might this journey lead?

Today's generation of children and teenagers is surrounded by a multitude of digital content – from social media and streaming services to online learning platforms. But how strong is the influence of media on children's development? And what role do the home and school still play?

Season 2, Episode 11. The results of the 40th German Tourism Analysis: Before our third season launches very soon under a new name, we're presenting the results of the 40th German Tourism Analysis! What was the travel behavior of German citizens like last year, who already has firm travel plans, and how much are Germans spending on their vacations? We're very pleased to be able to personally share the latest study results with you in the 11th episode of the second season. But what's next? We expect to return in March 2024 after a short break with a new concept and Season 3, titled "This is How Germany Ticks." We'll then provide weekly insights into the wishes, dreams, concerns, and hopes of German citizens. As always, with people at the heart of it all, and covering topics from A for work to Z for social cohesion. Studies and further information about this episode can be found here: www.tourismusanalyse.de, www.stiftungfuerzukunftsfragen.de

00:36 – Welcome/Introduction 01:00 – Results of the 39th German Tourism Analysis It's that time again – season 2 is slowly drawing to a close. But for our grand season finale, we have something very special in store for you: We're presenting the results of our 39th German Tourism Analysis! What was the travel behavior of German citizens like last year, who already has firm travel plans, and how are Germans financing their vacations in these currently challenging economic times? We're very excited to be able to personally share the latest study results with you in episode 10. But what's next? Will there be a third season? Absolutely! We expect to be back refreshed and ready to go at the end of the year after a short break.

00:36 – Welcome/Introduction to the topic 01:00 – Are "bad news" really "good news"? According to media research, negative headlines attract more attention. But why do reports about, for example, layoff figures make the front page, while reports about hiring figures don't? Don't Germans much prefer to receive positive news? And can we actually train our brains to think more positively rather than negatively? 11:30 – Is the customer still king? This week's question concerns a topic close to our hearts – namely, customer service. Human service is increasingly being replaced by digital offerings. But what does this mean for customer well-being, and what should good service actually cost? 23:50 – Sharing instead of owning: The sharing economy – this term is considered a possible answer to the issues of sustainability, community, and affordability. But what exactly is this so-called "sharing economy," and how promising is this concept? In this week's episode, we're discussing different forms of "sharing"—from car sharing and Airbnb to borrowing a drill from a neighbor and sharing knowledge in online forums. What will catch on and what won't? Look forward to another exciting episode in the new year, full of insights into our research. We hope you enjoy listening!