Ob Politik, Medien oder Alltag – Vertrauen entsteht durch Worte. Doch wann stärkt Kommunikation das Vertrauen, und wann untergräbt sie es? Zwischen Klarheit, Transparenz und emotionaler Ansprache zeigt sich: Sprache prägt unser Miteinander weit mehr, als es auf den ersten Blick scheint. Erfahre in dieser Folge, welche Rolle verständliche Kommunikation für gesellschaftliches Vertrauen spielt, warum zu viel Offenheit auch irritieren kann – und wie sich Vertrauen in der digitalen Zukunft weiterentwickeln könnte.

Trust is the social glue of our society. It determines how we live, love and work - and yet we usually only talk about it when it is lacking. But what is the real state of trust among Germans? And what is it actually about when we talk about trust? A feeling or a decision? In this episode, find out why social trust has tended to increase over the last 25 years, how generations deal with it differently and what role openness, experience and transparency play in a trusting future.

In times of social change, the values that are important to us are also changing. While motivation is becoming less important, respect is becoming more and more important. Good behaviour and sustainability are also becoming less important in comparison. But what does this say about our society? In this episode, find out why respect is so important today, what changes in the value system are behind it and what developments we can expect in the future.

Our world is becoming ever more flexible, faster and more digital. But in the midst of this change, many people long for stability - in friendships, in the family or in love. So is the courage to commit a future skill that we should promote more strongly? In this episode, find out not only why the younger generation in particular attaches so much importance to stable relationships, but also possible future scenarios for our society - depending on whether we pay more or less attention to stability.

The next generation is facing new challenges - and educational goals are changing as a result. Instead of a sense of duty and a career, the focus today is on independence and responsibility. Parents want young people to learn to think for themselves and take care of their fellow human beings and the environment. But which qualities are really decisive for a successful future? In this episode, find out how values have changed over the generations and what the 'Big Five' are - the five core values that are important today in order to master the challenges ahead.