Meaning through work or joy in life? A societal shift in direction.

2026-01-20T10:42:14+01:00January 19, 2026|Categories: Current research|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Work as a meaningful life task is losing its significance. More and more people are striving for a balance between self-realization and quality of life. Young people, in particular, are placing greater emphasis on enjoyment and freedom. This is the conclusion of a recent study by the non-profit FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ISSUES, for which over 2,000 German citizens aged 18 and over were surveyed in a representative sample.

How do citizens view the year 2026?

2025-12-27T10:41:36+01:00December 27, 2025|Categories: Current research|Tags: , , , , , , |

The fear of societal division has risen significantly, but the objective problems have remained the same. This is the conclusion of the latest study by the non-profit Foundation for Future Issues, for which 2,000 German citizens aged 18 and over were surveyed in a representative sample. While economic pessimism and the loss of trust in politicians have hardly changed, the hope for social cohesion has halved. Consequently, anxiety about the future has also increased considerably.

Podcast: The future of education - does it prepare well for tomorrow?

2025-10-30T15:16:20+01:007 June 2022|Categories: Podcast|Tags: |

What purpose does education actually serve? Are its form and content still up to date and what should it look like in the future? In this episode, find out in which areas education is changing, why lifelong learning should not remain an empty phrase and why a visit to the amusement park definitely has an educational purpose. We also talk about the increasing importance of learning for life rather than for work, the end of face-to-face teaching and the power of language.

Podcast: The future of work - how do we want to work in the future?

2025-10-30T15:16:28+01:0015 March 2022|Categories: Podcast|Tags: |

Work is half the battle - we all know this saying. But it hasn't been true for a long time. What does the future of work really look like, what role do people want to play and what influence are major drivers such as digitalisation, demographic change and a young generation that thinks differently? Get the answers in this episode and find out why fun is not a good criterion when looking for a job. You can find further and more in-depth information on our website www.stiftungfuerzukunftsfragen.de and in our book "Schöne neue Arbeitswelt - was kommt, was bleibt, was geht? https://www.stiftungfuerzukunftsfragen.de/newsletter-forschung-aktuell/278

Podcast: The future of consumption - why do we buy and consume?

2025-10-30T15:16:29+01:001 March 2022|Categories: Podcast|Tags: |

The way we buy is the way we live. Be it sustainable or wasteful. But what motivates us to make our consumption and therefore our life choices? In this podcast episode, find out which needs are satisfied by consumption, why using is more important than owning in the future and why enjoyment is playing an increasingly important role.

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