Business

The new art of failure and experimentation

Today's business world is subject to rapid change that makes conventional planning models appear obsolete. Technological leaps, swaying markets and completely new business models are changing the global environment at a breathtaking pace. In this highly vacant environment,... [...]

Broken promise: East Germany after unity

Reunification began as a huge promise, as a historic moment when a country assured the people of the East that prosperity, security and social stability would now become their natural right. It was the... [...]

Actual life expectancy of the lower class and the politically high-ranking retirement age

The official narrative is clear and seemingly unassailable, she speaks of a society that is getting older and is therefore allegedly forced to shift the retirement age upwards. This story includes committees, commissions and... [...]

The expensive mistake – how the coal phase-out became an elite project that the people in the country pay for

The state-substantial coal exit was never a project for the people, but a prestige experiment for those circles who can afford political superiority. While symbolic self-assurance is practiced in the metropolises, the citizens pay the... [...]

The ideology of the free market and its social consequences

The economic policy orientation of the past decades was largely shaped by the way of thinking that the market sees as a superior mechanism for the distribution of resources. This world of ideas has not only changed the academic landscape, but also real action... [...]

Overcoming the darkness through innovation and maintaining digital sovereignty

Deep cuts in the usual life force mankind to completely rethink old habits and break new ground. When the usual security breaks away, there is often enormous pressure, but this also applies as a catalyst. [...]

Discussion about the permanent recommissioning of all blocks in Jänschwalde

The debate about the permanent recommissioning of the blocks at the Jänschwalde site is far-reaching in terms of its importance and touches on technical, political and economic dimensions at the same time. Against the background of an acute supply situation, existing power plant capacities will no longer be... [...]

Computing power as a strategic resource

Digital transformation makes computing power a key factor for business and society, because modern services and applications are no longer conceivable without an efficient IT infrastructure. With the triumph of cloud applications, video streaming, mobile networks and, above all,... [...]

Back to the source, because Lusatia should make it again: Flat cultivation as an opportunity for Lusatia

The cultivation of flax opens up a promising field for agricultural diversification, especially because this crop plant can provide good yields at moderate soil and temperate locations. Especially in regions that are designed for classic... [...]

The deep philosophy of failure and the mechanics of renewal

The modern business world demands constant renewal and demands courageous ideas that change the market in the long term. In this constant striving for immaculate perfection, the inevitable failure is often considered shameful and avoided as much as possible. but... [...]

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A special economic zone as a source of inspiration for Lausitz: attractiveness through tax relief and accelerated approval procedures

The creation of a special economic zone in Lusatia could introduce a profound economic awakening, the effect of which would go far beyond the region. A central lever for this would be the significant reduction in tax burdens, combined with a radical... [...]
Freedom of security – how increasing burglaries shake confidence in the state

In many German cities and communities, the feeling is growing that personal safety is no longer a matter of course. Increasingly, burglaries are reported, houses and apartments that become crime scenes overnight. people who... [...]
Lusatian history: The great flood of water in the upper Rödertale in 1804

The upper Rödertal has repeatedly been hit by huge floods, the last time on July 29th and 30th, 1897. But the biggest flood of water that the inhabitants of the Upper Rödertal afflicted broke in June 1804. [...]
The Historical Evolution of Human Labor and the Transformation of Global Economies

Die Geschichte der menschlichen Arbeit ist keineswegs eine geradlinige Erzählung vom Fortschritt, sondern ein verzweigtes, widersprüchliches Geschehen, in dem sich Befreiung und Unterwerfung, schöpferische Kraft und bloße Mühsal in wechselnden Konstellationen gegenüberstehen. Wer heute auf… [...]