Why more and more people are sharing their innermost thoughts with artificial intelligence—and what this reveals about our understanding of self-reflection. The care of the self is the first and last task of life, wrote …
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When the Machine Listens
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Happiness: Measuring what Changes Us.
There are words we use every day without ever truly touching them. Happiness is one of them. We speak of searching for it. Finding it. Losing it. We optimize our sleep routines, install gratitude apps, …
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The Power of Language – Who Is Abiir Paraouty-Abdoola?
An island in the Indian Ocean as a first teacher. A compulsory subject that she failed — and that ended up saving everything. And a woman who came to understand that language is not a …
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When the World Grinds to a Halt
The Silent Nervous System of the World The Middle East conflict reminds us of something that easily disappears in the background noise of everyday life: our world is alarmingly fragile. A closed airspace. A blocked …
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Building Digital Safe Spaces – Who Is Sumaiyya Juma?
Digital violence against women is not a fringe issue. It is global. Harassment, intimidation, coordinated attacks, doxxing, sexualized threats — any woman who becomes visible in digital spaces exposes herself to a risk that has …
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When Bodies Become Data: Why Feminism Still Matters in the Age of AI
A photograph that was never meant to exist. There is a photograph that was never supposed to survive. A tintype from 1913, smuggled out of a British prison. It shows a woman strapped to a …
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Between Precision and Poetry: Who Is Vera Schmit-Eilenberger?
Some people find their calling by taking the long way around — Vera Schmit-Eilenberger is one of them. It was not until the final semester of her medical studies in Heidelberg and Lyon that she …
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The Architecture of Memory – The Memory of Machines
AI as Collective Memory and Architecture of Remembrance When Carl Gustav Jung developed his concept of the collective unconscious in the early 20th century, he described a kind of psychic inheritance of humanity — a …
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Parallel Universes: Between Quantum Physics, Algorithms, and the End of the Self
Are there infinite versions of you? A journey through physics, computer science, and philosophy Imagine that right now, you’re making a decision. Coffee or tea? Left or right? Call or stay silent? But what if …
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The Paradox of Water Worlds – Why Life Needs Balance
When astronomers speak today of distant exoplanets, one term appears with growing frequency: water worlds. Planets whose mass is made up largely of water, cloaked in endless oceans, shrouded in towering clouds, pierced by unimaginable …
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The Epic of Gilgamesh: Why Humanity’s Oldest Story Speaks to Us More Than Ever
Rebirth from Clay and Time In 1872, something extraordinary happened. British Assyriologist George Smith was hunched over a pile of broken clay tablets in his dusty London office when he suddenly froze. The cuneiform signs …
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The Other Me in the Machine’s Mirror: How Deepfakes Are Redefining Our Understanding of Identity
Once upon a time, our face belonged to us alone. A strangely naive idea, in hindsight. Because what does “ownership” mean when something can be seen, photographed — and now perfectly imitated — by anyone? …
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The Woman Who Turns Crises into Careers: Who is Shaleenah Marie?
When mentoring becomes a superpower Every evening, a family of chess players gathers around the chessboard—Shaleenah, her husband, and their son versing each other. It’s here, between queens and knights, that Shaleenah Marie recharges for …
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Twins in the Digital Dimension: A Journey Through Two Mirror Worlds
Imagine two parallel universes: one where virtual worlds are created for spectacular experiences, and another where digital twins are used to optimize manufacturing industries. Both emerged from the same technological revolution—yet while the consumer mirror …
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Conquering the UX World with a Ukrainian Fairy Tale and a Global Perspective – Who is Maryna Zabigailo?
“The Turnip” is more than just a children’s story. For Maryna Zabigailo, this old Ukrainian tale is a guiding principle in life: A giant turnip can only be pulled from the ground when everyone works …
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Psychology Meets the Future: Who is Birgit Eckart?
As an experienced expert in psychology and transformation processes, Birgit brings more than just business acumen to the table—she is responsible for global self-reflection initiatives at Siemens AG and leads two coaching programs. But beyond …
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Artificial Empathy and Digital Agents: Hope or Illusion?
A digital companion detects fatigue in its user’s face, suggests relaxing music, and offers encouraging feedback during a presentation rehearsal. What once seemed like science fiction has become reality: digital agents are evolving into empathetic, …
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A History of Design and Fusion: From Tools to Human-Machine Interaction
Historically, the connection between humans and tools was straightforward: a hammer felt heavy, a saw demanded skill. The design of a tool was crucial to facilitate easier work. During this period, where tools served as …
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Prejudices: A Double-Edged Sword of Human Perception
Prejudices are deeply rooted in the human psyche and play a complex role in our societal interactions. They help us process the vast amounts of information that flood us daily and make quick decisions. However, …
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An Artistic Journey in Harmony with Nature: Who is Frank Fischer?
How Frank Fischer’s Art Inspires a Deeper Understanding of Our Relationship with Nature In the heart of Munich, amidst the bustling city dwellers and historic facades, Frank Fischer unveiled an unexpected masterpiece in 2021. A …
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Humanity, Technology, and Nature in Perfect Symbiosis – The World in a Hundred Years
Illustration by Susanne Gold and her personal assistant Mr. DAll-E In the year 2123, the world has undergone dramatic changes. The dwindling population now thrives in an era where technology and humanity are in a …
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The Fusion of Art, Science, and the Business World – Who is Chris Tille?
Chris Tille is an artist with a creative and innovative project named “MindSculpt”. This project’s inception was sparked by the captivating idea of converting thoughts and emotions into physical art pieces. This unique form of …
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Leaving a positive footprint – who is Silke Popp?
Silke Popp, born in 1971, has built an impressive professional trajectory, skillfully blending her deep legal acumen with broad human resources knowledge. After earning her law degree, with emphases in European and international law as …
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An Artist in the Sign of Transformation – Who is Celeste Delilah Husinec?
A Journey Through Self-Discovery and Art Celeste Delilah Husinec, a young artist from the International Munich Art Lab (IMAl), explores her identity and artistic expression through the poetry of transformation, viewing art not just as …
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Cosmology, Complexity, and the Art of Risk Research: Who Is Rainer Sachs?
In a world increasingly defined by global-scale uncertainties, many people crave clarity and foresight. Assessing risks and safeguarding against the myriad dangers within a tightly interconnected global network presents a nearly Herculean task against the …
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Crazy Museum: The Intersection of Art and Observation – who is Marisa Prete
In the emerging light of AI-generated imagery, the story of Italian digital artist Marisa Prete emerges. She is a trained philosopher who works in public administration by day and dedicates her free time to the …
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Art as a Reflection of the Soul – Who is Melina Gold?
Melina Gold, a versatile artist from Munich, works hidden behind lively streets and historic buildings, in a place that breathes creativity and inspiration – the International Munich Art Lab (IMAL). In this workshop, Melina blurs …
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Claw – Awaken your Inner Beast
Titel Design by Tarek Shuieb Projekt by Ralf Gawel In an era where the digital revolution continually redefines the bounds of possibility, Ralf Gawel offers a visionary tale that penetrates the essence of our digital …
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How a private crisis became a brilliant invention that could change the world – Who is Rebecca Johnson?
In Scotland, where belief in fairies, giants, and leprechauns still prevails, begins the story of Rebecca Johnson, in the 1980s, affectionately called “Becci” by her friends. The story I am about to tell is marked …
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Reinventing Art in the Age of AI: A Societal Challenge
In a world where algorithms tend to replicate the familiar and amplify the predictable, a similar trend is reflected in art. We see reproductions that mimic what already exists, instead of breaking new ground. If …
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From Medicine to Innovation: Alawi Swabury and the Vision of the Africa Battery Initiative
In the realm of science and development, ideas sometimes emerge that appear so utopian one might almost doubt their realization. Yet, the actualization of such ideas carries the potential to profoundly and transformatively change our …
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The Canvas in Flux: How Entertainment Moves the World
The fusion of pleasure and responsibility in new entertainment In a world dominated by technological advancements, entertainment has evolved to play a crucial role. It has the potential to be more than just an escape …
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A Dance Between Clocks and Biology: Time and Digitalization
The Miracle of Our Internal Clock “How we perceive time is one of the most astonishing achievements of our brain.” This quote from neuroscientist David M. Eagleman leads us into the fascinating world of human …
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Film Production in Transition: How AI Transforms Cinema
In the heart of a futuristic studio, where once the clatter of film projectors filled the air, soon only powerful computers will hum. They are the new center of creativity, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), …
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Digital Love: Between Heart and Algorithm
“In times of change, both the best and worst moments find their place,” could be a modern adaptation of Charles Dickens famous words, referring to the era of digital love – an epoch equally characterized …
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Butschi’s Legacy – The World in a Hundred Years
It all started with Butschi, my first budgerigar. Butschi was more than my pet; he was my window into another world where animals speak and share their emotions with us. My childhood connection with him …
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The Search for the Aura in the Digital World
In a world where artworks can be reproduced with a click and distributed globally, a pivotal question emerges: Can we and our art retain an aura in the digital realm? This inquiry leads us to …
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Expert for future skills – Who is Astrid Brüggemann?
Astrid Brüggemann (born in 1970 in Munich) is a studied Germanist and business economist. Until ChatGPT hit the market, she conducted speed reading trainings for people who need to read a lot for work. However, …
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How it feels to stroke a cat and what it has to do with a peaceful future
In our increasingly technology-driven world, we tend to view machines as extensions of our own abilities. We see them as tools that empower us to access data and process information. However, amidst this rapid advancement …
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The street artist who loves the analog world: Who is Giorgio?
In the narrow streets of the old town of Palermo, where history seems to come alive in the cobblestone streets, there is a man who embodies the art of the analog world in its purest …