Work Society The commitment of the individualists To be as individual as possible – but also to be part of a group: What sounds like squaring the circle is what we are aspiring to today. In a study, GDI researchers describe how a combination of these opposing needs could be possible. 13.11.2019 Learn more
Work Digitisation Society Technology Lord Adair Turner: “We will be able to automate away almost all of present work functions” No need to work anymore–this dream could soon become true, thanks to rapid technological progress. In a Financial Times podcast, economist Lord Adair Turner discusses the social consequences of increasingly smart AI. 18.12.2018 Learn more
Work Society Technology Economy Why robots don't make the economy more productive Despite enormous technological advances, productivity of the economy increases very slowly. Thought leader Lord Adair Turner explains this paradox here and at the GDI on 21 January, 2019. 06.12.2018 Learn more
Work Retail Technology Jan Sedlacek: “I am very critical when it comes to Silicon Valley safaris” Customer-oriented, keen to experiment and networked – Jan Sedlacek, co-founder of business consultancy Stryber, knows what makes successful executives in the digital age. In an interview with the GDI, he explains why this is less about skills than about the way of thinking. Interview 12.07.2018 Learn more
Work Economy Behavioral Economics Why a “good feeling” lowers equality of opportunity To improve equality of opportunity, utilize structured job interviews, says behavioural economist Christina Gravert. Experienced HR professionals in particular often overestimate their knowledge of human nature, and prejudices affect the recruitment process. Video 18.10.2018 Learn more
Work Economy Economy Why every company should hire “rebellious” staff People who think differently – and don't suppress it in a business setting – are quickly regarded as annoying troublemakers. But “rebel talents” could be an advantage for companies specifically because of their non-conformity, says Harvard professor Francesca Gino. She explains why at the Academy of Behavioral Economics at the GDI. Video 29.08.2018 Watch now
Work Technology Economy Society How data and simulations are changing politics In the second part of his summer tour, GDI researcher Zhan Li takes a closer look at how data and simulation capabilities are shaping our understanding of possible futures of cities and civic power. For this purpose, Li visited conferences and spoke to a number of leading futurists. Video 15.08.2018 Learn more
Work Society Technology Society Summer tour to the topics of the future Blockchain, cryptocurrencies or artificial intelligence are not only transforming the world technologically. They also lead to cultural and political change. This provides a lot discussion among futurologists. GDI researcher Zhan Li attended a number of future conferences this summer and summarised the most important trends. 27.07.2018 Learn more
Work Technology Artificial Intelligence More time thanks to artificial intelligence The next ten years will be revolutionary. At least in terms of artificial intelligence, says Behshad Behzadi, Distinguished Engineer, Site Lead Google Switzerland, in a TED talk. How the "AI-first revolution" will impact retail will be revealed at the GDI Retail Summit on 6 September. Video 01.06.2018 Watch now
Work Society Why robots will be the better people The next era will be dominated by robots and artificial intelligence – that’s economics professor Robin Hanson’s view. He explains what the world will look like when we share it with millions of identical robots in his TEDx talk. 02.03.2017 Learn more