Surveillance, security, control – these are issues that increasingly shape the everyday lives of many people. Yet, despite digital innovations and new threats, the desire for personal freedom remains strong. Citizens expect protection without sacrificing their self-determination. How security and freedom can be reconciled in the future will be one of the central challenges of our time.
Smartphones are ubiquitous – and yet many Germans long for places where they can consciously put them aside. Cafés, bars, and restaurants should once again be spaces for genuine encounters and undivided attention. The yearning for digital-free time is growing, as a response to a life lived in constant online mode. What is considered an exception today could become a mark of quality tomorrow.
Smartphones are everywhere, but the constant distraction disrupts our social interactions. More and more people are longing for places where they can consciously disconnect, have real conversations, and live in the moment. In this episode, find out why Germans want public spaces without smartphones and the internet, and what the new trend of "phubbing" has to do with it. We discuss inspiring ideas, from "digital detox" hotels and phone-free concerts to restaurants that offer discounts for analog evenings.
Robots, algorithms, artificial intelligence – digitalization is fundamentally changing our working world. But which jobs are disappearing, and which new ones are emerging? And how can we shape this transformation without falling behind? In this episode, find out which tasks machines are taking over and where human interaction remains irreplaceable. We'll reveal why the most important skill of the future lies not in programming, but in lifelong learning – and why soft skills could soon be more important than hard skills in job applications.
Sixty-three percent of Germans expect digitalization to profoundly change the world of work. But alongside the opportunities for new jobs, concerns about job losses are also growing. Not all professions are affected equally – adaptability and a willingness to learn will be particularly important in the future. The future lies not in competing with machines, but in intelligent collaboration. Education remains the key to participation.
Personal advice remains valued, but willingness to pay is declining. While many customers understand the need for a consultation fee, fewer and fewer are generally willing to spend more on it. Independent research is increasingly replacing sales pitches. At the same time, the demand for quality, independence, and transparency is growing. How is consulting changing, and what will be important in the future?.
Whether at a travel agency, when buying a kitchen, or during a financial consultation – personal advice remains in demand. But how much are we willing to pay for this kind of expertise? And how is the relationship between trust, information, and purchasing decisions changing? In this episode, find out why personal advice remains relevant for many people despite digital alternatives, what it takes for it to be perceived as valuable – and how its importance might change further in the future.
Empty shops, deserted pedestrian zones, and the rise of online retail – brick-and-mortar stores in German city centers are under pressure. But how did this happen? And what ideas exist for shaping this transformation instead of just watching it unfold? In this episode, find out why more and more people are ordering online, what consequences this has for our cities – and how new concepts, from pop-up stores to experiential shopping districts, could give brick-and-mortar retail a future.
Empty shops, deserted pedestrian zones, and the rise of online retail – the retail sector in German city centers is under pressure. But why is this? And what ideas exist for shaping this change instead of simply watching it happen?
What would Germans spend extra money on? The answers show that quality of life counts – specifically in everyday life. Culinary delights, personal hobbies, travel, and security are highly valued. Material consumer goods, on the other hand, are losing relevance – the desire for meaning, stability, and health shapes the new spending logic.
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