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More than just companions: How pets shape our society

guels2025-12-03T12:05:52+01:00December 11, 2025|Categories: Podcast|Tags: pet, Responsibility, Expectations for the future, Hobby, Behaviour, Trust, The future|

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: Care, Responsibility, Expectations for the future, Behaviour, Trust, The future|

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: Responsibility, Expectations for the future, Behaviour, Trust, The future|

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: Responsibility, Expectations for the future, Behaviour, Trust, The future|

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: Responsibility, Expectations for the future, Behaviour, Trust, The future|

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.

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Responsibility: A burden or a guiding principle for the future?

guels2025-11-05T10:44:23+01:00November 6, 2025|Categories: Chart of the week|Tags: Expectations for the future, Family, Society, The past, Trust, Values, The future, Future plans|

Responsibility is more than a duty – it's an attitude that sustains our society. The overwhelming majority of citizens consider a willingness to take responsibility to be of central importance. It turns out that the older a person is, the more readily they associate responsibility with stability, shaping the future, and community. Younger people, on the other hand, sometimes struggle to perceive themselves as both effective and responsible. What we need is a new understanding of responsibility – one that enables personal initiative and participation without being overwhelming.

Responsibility: A burden or a guiding principle for the future?

guels2025-11-05T10:45:43+01:00November 6, 2025|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Expectations for the future, Behaviour, The future, AI, Smartphone|

Responsibility means more than guilt and duty – it's also an invitation to participate in shaping the future. But who still takes responsibility today? And why is it so crucial for social cohesion, especially in times of crisis? In this episode, you'll learn why a willingness to take responsibility is highly valued by many people, how understanding differs between generations – and why we need to rethink responsibility: not as a burden, but as a resource for a fairer and more sustainable society.

Digital Literacy: Why Critical Thinking Becomes Future-Proof

guels2025-10-30T15:12:36+01:00October 30, 2025|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Expectations for the future, Behaviour, The future, AI, Smartphone|

In a world where we are bombarded daily with a flood of news, posts, and online content, it's crucial not only to be tech-savvy but also to know how to evaluate information. But are we up to this challenge? In this episode, learn why digital competence is becoming the most important skill for the future and is more than just knowing how to use your smartphone. We explore how algorithms trap us in filter bubbles and why even digital natives often struggle to understand the mechanisms behind them. And we show you which strategies can help us build a "digital immune system" to distinguish between truth and fake news.

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Digital Literacy: Why Critical Thinking Becomes Future-Proof

guels2025-10-31T08:03:07+01:00October 30, 2025|Categories: Chart of the week|Tags: Expectations for the future, Family, Society, The past, Trust, Values, The future, Future plans|

Digital competence is considered by almost one in three Germans to be a key prerequisite for a meaningful and successful life. However, educational background and personal experience significantly influence this assessment. Why digital sovereignty is becoming the new foundation for social participation – and what will be important in the future.

Advertising in transition: how AI is changing our consumption

guels2025-10-30T15:12:38+01:0023 October 2025|Categories: Podcast|Tags: Expectations for the future, Behaviour, The future, AI, Smartphone|

Advertising used to be linear and massive. Today, ads are personalized, data-driven, and almost invisible. While we leisurely scroll through online shops, AI-powered processes often run in the background, encouraging us to buy. But what does this development mean for us as consumers? And will we even be able to decide for ourselves what we buy in the future? In this episode, learn how AI tests in real time what works best. We explain what predictive shopping is, discuss the dangers when algorithms know our emotional vulnerabilities, and explore why digital literacy is becoming the most important skill of the future.