Acknowledging that we live on the edge of uncertainty is terrifying for modern people. How to deal with that?
Science and World Power
For centuries, scientific and technological prowess — or lack thereof — is what has separated global winners and losers.
What is the Real Base of US Global Power?
The U.S. is a global leader in a large measure because of its prowess in science and technology.
How the German Economy Is Falling Behind
With growth deteriorating, the day of reckoning for Germany’s economic policymakers is approaching fast.
Will a Chinese “Sputnik moment” in AI Unleash Dynamism in the West?
A German perspective on the global AI race.
How Trump Should Think About China
As China’s example shows, a country needs to invest in its future prosperity. Tariffs and tax cuts are no way to get there.
How Is Digitalization Changing the Future of Work?
What do impending job losses mean for our societies? And how do we integrate artificial intelligence into our education system?
One Hooray For Cryptocurrencies
Today’s tech sector has become a slow-moving behemoth, but there is one area bubbling with creativity — that of crypto-currencies.
Climate Change: Can Today’s Societies Make Big Choices?
Innovations in public decision-making and consensus-building require a richness of participation and inclusion, not just tech tools.
How To Make Democracy Work in the Digital Age
Digital democracy has the ultimate benefit that it supports society’s historical achievements.