Panorama

Specialists and helpers in geriatric care – A critical consideration

The distinction between specialists and helpers in German elderly care is of central importance for the quality of care and the social self-image in dealing with older people. In recent years, in recent years,... [...]

How a country drives away its skilled workers – and thus organizes their own decline

The depressing feeling arises that the economic decline of a country does not first become visible in key figures and reports, but in the people who quietly pack their bags and turn away from their own homeland,... [...]

What are the lasting economic, social and cultural consequences of reunification for Lusatia in the long term?

The disappearance of highly endowed industrial workplaces in Lusatia as a result of German reunification characterizes one of the most profound economic upheavals in the recent history of this region. The associated permanent deindustrialization, the loss of industrial value creation and the abrupt... [...]

Programmable Money – Social Points – Behavioral Tax: Control Tools through Digital Technologies and Fiscal Actions

The idea of programmable money - i.e. digital currencies with integrated rules - opens up revolutionary opportunities for state control mechanisms. In connection with social points systems and behavioral taxes, a multi-layered network of incentives, sanctions and restrictions is created that... [...]

Tank versus tank – Exploding food prices: Competition for land with open space photovoltaics, wind energy, biogas and biodiesel production

The conflict between "Teller versus Tank" is taking on a completely new dimension in Lausitz, as the need for space for photovoltaic open-space systems and wind turbines is growing rapidly. Agricultural land used is becoming increasingly directed at the... [...]

Dealing with the unspeakable: living independently, being treated self-determined and dying self-determined?

Many people find it difficult to deal with their own end of life. At first glance, the topic seems cumbersome and almost inappropriate, especially in times when health seems stable and life... [...]

The Occupational Safety and Health Act in the event of a defence: A special state with far-reaching effects

Based on the current legal framework and recent developments, an alarming future scenario can be drawn up in which the Labour Security Act (ASG) leads to massive forced mobilisations of civilians in the event of a defence emergency. While this scenario is... [...]

State data gathering rage – attack on informational self-determination

The depressing feeling arises that the state is penetrating deeper and deeper into the privacy of people and at the same time degrading a fundamental right that was once thought as a protective wall against exactly this development. Informational self-determination, so... [...]

Inflation in everyday life, not in the statistics laboratory – the creeping theft of purchasing power

The official narrative announces rising incomes, growing wages and statistically clean progress curves, but people experience something completely different in everyday life. In the wallet, there is less and less at the end of the month, although on paper... [...]

The illusion of meaningfulness: confounding the war in war

In the practice of real war, the supposed guarantee of the Basic Law on conscientious objection is a mere illusion, a farce that does not live up to its name. The fundamental right, the service with the weapon for reasons of conscience... [...]

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Myths and history: the meaning of iconic figures for cultural self-image

The meaning of myth and history for the collective self-image of a culture is deeply rooted and has been shaping the understanding of one's own identity for thousands of years. Characters like Arminius, Siegfried and Baldr are more than just stories... [...]
The historical development of London and the question of the nature of the West

London's history is a fascinating journey through the centuries, characterized by constant change, innovation and growing influence on the world. In the late 18th century, more precisely in 1777, the... [...]
Resistance to senseless meetings: A look behind the scenes

In today's working world, where meetings and joint brainstorming are omnipresent, you always encounter situations that are more frustrating than productive. Especially in creative or advertising industries, meetings are often confused meetings,... [...]
The role of banks in the economic system: functions, developments and challenges

In the complex world of business, banks are in a central position. They are not only simple money brokers, but also play a complex role in the management of economic processes. Understanding their functions, their development in... [...]