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
What does Switzerland think of Novel Foods? The following text is based on an extract from the GDI trend paper "Good Conscience From the Lab? The State of Acceptance for Cultivated Meat" , which you can download free of charge. Food and nutriti... Food Society Feb 15, 2024
How AI is changing our social relationships: a GDI meta-analysis GDI researcher Davide Brunetti summarises the results of selected studies investigating the social impact of AI in an overview. By "social impact" we mean all types of effects that AI has on our behav... Society Technology Feb 9, 2024
Research, innovation and leadership under the same roof In addition to trend research, the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute has expanded its services this year to include strategy and innovation consulting and leadership programmes. "Especially in times of in... Society Feb 9, 2024