00:36 – Welcome/Introduction to the topic 01:00 – Optimism and confidence – Germans' goals for the new year: New Year's resolutions are a popular tradition in Germany – but what do Germans intend to do in 2023? We investigated this in our year-end survey and came across some positive results. Almost three-quarters of respondents resolved to think and act more optimistically. But why do Germans yearn for more confidence, and what other goals do they have for the new year? 09:20 – Winter vacation: Skiing – yes or no? Is traditional winter tourism a thing of the past? We received this press inquiry from Austria a few days ago. How popular is vacationing in the cold season, and where do Germans tend to go in winter: to the snow-covered mountains or to sunny sandy beaches? 20:50 – The future of 3D printing: Finally, in our topic of the week, we discuss the future of 3D printing. For over 30 years, this process has been used to manufacture small parts and other everyday objects. But what about food or even human organs? How far has this technology come today – and how far should it be allowed to go? 30:20 – What's coming, what's staying, what's going? Look forward to another exciting episode full of insights into our research. We look forward to seeing you and wish everyone a happy new year 2023!

00:36 – Welcome/Introduction to the Topic 01:10 – Citizens Want an End to Constant Optimization: Google yields more than 35 million results on the topic of "Optimize Your Life" – from nutrition and health tips to work, relationships, and leisure activities. More than two-thirds of Germans now view the trend toward continuous self-improvement critically. Will this optimization craze soon come to an end? 14:15 – The Future of Churches: This week's inquiry focuses on faith, God, and the church: In addition to taking stock of church attendance figures, the focus is on what Germans expect, what trends are emerging, and what the future of the church – between community and mediator of values – might look like. 24:00 – Christmas Reflection: Fittingly for the Advent season, our topic of the week revolves around the festival of love. Family, tradition, and children's sparkling eyes, or rather kitsch, commercialism, and stress – what do Germans truly associate with Christmas? 34:20 – What's coming, what's staying, what's going?

00:36 – Welcome/Introduction to the topic 01:00 – One in four Germans works in their free time: More and more Germans are regularly working in their spare time. Is this always voluntary, or is it increasingly simply necessary? Find out the motivations and preferred side jobs, ranging from waitressing and dog sitting to online retail, in our podcast. 08:40 – Cruises: Not just one, but two inquiries about cruises were received by our foundation this week. How will the cruise market develop in the future, and for whom is a trip on an ocean liner even an option? We provide answers to the question of why more and more guests are boarding these floating hotels and why the industry continues to gain popularity despite room for improvement regarding environmental impact. 19:40 – Dreams of old age: Finally, look forward to our topic of the week: What do Germans dream of in old age? Our society is aging – but are our wishes for the future changing as a result? Find out now. 25:55 – What's coming, what's staying, what's going?