Generation Alpha is still in its childhood. But how fit will this generation be for the future and the challenges that come with it? Are elementary schools able to adequately prepare the next generation for new work and the associated future skills? Futurologist Monika Herrmann from moderning looks at the vision of the school of…

As a result of continued failures and missed opportunities, schools in Switzerland are criticized in public and their future viability is questioned – also by teachers. Workshops moderated by Monika Herrmann from moderning show how a young, self-determined generation together with futurology can create essential impulses for alternatives worth living.

School model at present: missed opportunities,…

Gloomy present, dark future? Not at all. Even if the current situation with regard to the economy, politics, climate, the environment or health seems difficult or even hopeless – anyone who dares to take a look into the future and deal with it quickly realizes: with a positive mindset and innovative thinking, solutions are emerging…

The Russian attack against Ukraine has lasting effects that make it necessary to adjust the premises for futurology as well as for strategic planning, in politics, business and administration.

Violation of accepted norms and valuesThe principle of world order threatened by the Russian invasion is based on the expectation that common challenges, including climate change, will…

The Covid 19 pandemic and the recently started war in Ukraine show us how unpredictable the future ultimately is. But are companies really inevitably at the mercy of this rule, or are there strategies for coping with the future, regardless of what may come? Futurologist Monika Herrmann sees opportunities rather than risks and explains why.

Zurich,…

According to recent studies, more than a third of people under 40 pay attention to a sustainable lifestyle. However, interest in sustainability is strongly affected by pricing as well as the transparency of product information. What can be expected for the future?

Sustainability in the public awareness

According to recent surveys (e.g. commissioned by Zurich Group Germany…

According to FAO studies, demand for food and feed is expected to increase by 70% by 2050 with a world population of around 10 billion people. What alternatives are emerging for the eco-friendly supply of protein foods?

Facing food shortages: ways out sought

Awareness of sustainability and health has arrived. In Germany, around 10 percent of the…

Sustainability has become more than a marketing buzzword behind which existing business models and business processes remain unchanged. Nevertheless, important questions remain unanswered about the definition, measurement and implementation of sustainability goals. How can perspectives for sustainable companies be shown?

Open questions on implementation

Listed companies are sending out clear signals when they announce that they will…

Business is increasingly being held accountable – social responsibility through sustainable added value is expected. Since the 1980s, the topic of sustainability has become a ubiquitous and indispensable feature of political programs and product marketing. But what is behind it – and what does it mean for our future?

The definition of sustainability

According to the 1987…

Biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medicine, but also nutritional science and food research: life sciences are becoming increasingly important. But what solutions are needed in view of the aging of the world’s population? What ( practicall) paths does futurology see in life sciences?

Feasible health – what’s behind it?

Are we always in control of leading a healthy life ourselves?…