futureproofsociety

International students tell stories on how our society will become future-proof.

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There are so many digital devices around you.
mental health 7 minutes

How digital detox movements are helping people find balance

By intentionally stepping away from smartphones and computers, many people report positive changes in their mood, focus, and well-being.
Media overload 5 minutes

News fatigue and overload: the brain in a state of emergency

News floods each and every one of us every day. Some can cope with it, while others are overwhelmed by this flood of information...
woman reads news in train
Media & Speed 7 minutes

Slow News in a Fast-Food World

Push notifications, live tickers, endless feeds: news is always available. How to slow down without demonizing speed?
AI Influencer, Aitana López
Ai Influencers 4 minutes

The Illusion of Perfection: Strategic Control, the Trust Gap, and the Future of AI Influence

Is Aitana López’s success real? Discover why brands choose AI, the "Trust Gap," and why honesty is the new digital business model.
Illustrated podcast cover titled “Hypersensitivity for Beginners,” featuring stylized icons of an ear, an eye, a brain, and a pointing hand, symbolizing heightened sensory perception and awareness.
Mental Health 15 minutes

Highly sensitive, or just stressed?

The pilot episode of Hypersensitivity for Beginners explores what hypersensitivity means and how it differs from everyday stress.
Young Farmers 13 minutes

Why do fewer people want to become a farmer?

Food is part of daily life, yet we rarely ask who produces it. Behind every product are farmers, but more and more of them are disappearing.
Ein rotes Herz mit Herzschlag umgeben von Wolken und gender Symbolen.
Gender Health Gap 13 minutes

Biased Health

The health care system treats people unequally. This is a worldwide problem known as the Gender Health Gap.
A couple
Love, Dating apps 12 minutes

Modern Dating: Endless Choice, Growing Loneliness

Algorithms play a big role in finding a partner nowadays. How does this affect dating culture, and what is it like to date in 2026?
Importance of fact checking
Fact checking 9 minutes

Information Without Boundaries: Why Fact-Checking Has Become a Democratic Imperative

Social media amplified voices but shattered shared truth: algorithms reward outrage over facts, making verification democracy’s last defence
Crowded beach in Spain during the summer season with many tourists swimming and sunbathing along the coastline.
Tourism 7 minutes

Summer, Sun, Water Scarcity

In Southern Europe, water grows scarce as tourism peaks. How much does travel drive shortages, and why isn’t mindful travel enough?
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social groceries 10 minutes

When shopping becomes an encounter

The “Wandel.Handel” store aims to create a place that strenghtens social cohesion.
Fahrrad fährt vor Autos vorbei
bicycle city 13 minutes

Bikes vs. Cars: Stuttgart between Tradition and Change

An interview and video about how Stuttgart balances its car culture with growing cycling ambitions and what it could learn from Tübingen.