Milestones and potential breakthroughs in biotechnology The future of the economy lies in the bioeconomy, a field that uses biological knowledge to meet the basic needs of humanity. These findings from research into living matter not only promise an econom... Food Health Society Sustainability Technology Jun 18, 2024
Why machines won’t save us from the labour shortage Working only fifteen hours a week thanks to machines. This is how the British economist John Maynard Keynes envisioned today’s world almost a hundred years ago. Since then, as Keynes anticipated, a gr... Society Technology Jun 17, 2024
The Nemo effect: how attitudes towards trans and non-binary people have changed in Switzerland There is a time before 11 May and a time after. Not only for Switzerland, which won the contest for the third time on that date, and for the non-binary community, which had probably never been given s... Society Jun 6, 2024
Speed beats size: Jim Hagemann Snabe on the future of global enterprises GDI: Mr Snabe, you’re leading or have led some strong and heavy global players, like SAP, Siemens, Maersk or Deutsche Bank. What are the main challenges global companies face today? Jim Hagemann Snab... Retail Society May 30, 2024
Claude Fischler, expert on food culture: "It is now the responsibility of the industry to restore the good name of food processing." GDI: Mr Fischler, you’re one of the most renowned experts on food culture. What are the main elements of such a culture: its favourite dishes? Its Michelin stars? The time spent eating? Or something e... Food Society Sustainability May 28, 2024
Petter Bae Brandtzaeg: "Many people who feel lonely are saved by AI" Loneliness is a widespread phenomenon in modern-day society. Brandtzaeg's research shows that artificial intelligence can help combat this problem by enabling chatbots to act as friends and support so... Society Technology May 21, 2024
GDI must-reads on AI: Billion-dollar AI trap? Of artificial friends and dystopias that may emerge How is AI changing our lives? What is happening to society and the economy? What personal impact does this have on us? Some experts predict an era of technological superiority, while others warn of po... Society Technology May 15, 2024
Yannick Blättler: "Companies need to develop a strong digital ear" GDI: Mr Blättler, Gen Z, today's 15- to 25-year-olds, have been eating and drinking for just as many years - and will continue to do so for decades to come. Why should they be of particular interest t... Food Society Apr 18, 2024
New GDI study: The age of biology Animal-free meat, fuel from algae, and concrete from bacteria? The long-term goal of the bioeconomy is a circular economy, with bio-based manufacturing processes and renewable materials. Technological... Society Sustainability Technology Apr 9, 2024
Nine factors leading to a long life In 2004, Nick and Dan Buettner teamed up with National Geographic and the world's top researchers to study longevity. They wanted to identify areas around the world where people live measurably longer... Food Health Society Feb 28, 2024
AI in the boardroom: the rise of digital leadership For a very long time, occupational groups that didn't carry out physical work felt safe. It was assumed that human knowledge and creativity would be indispensable. However, AI-based tools have long be... Society Technology Feb 21, 2024
How the growing influence of artificial intelligence can affect our morals The debate on the ethical justifiability of artificial intelligence is currently focusing on the fact that machines shouldn't make unethical decisions that could reinforce existing prejudice. This con... Society Technology Feb 21, 2024