Almost exactly five years ago to the day, my book Future Angst was published—the book that also gave this blog its name. The book’s subtitle, How We Went from Being Innovation Pioneers to Innovation Laggards and How We Can Overcome … Continue reading “10 generations suffered because one generation missed the Industrial Revolution.“
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence has not only begun to transform the work and personal lives of billions of people in a very short time—and has made immense progress in the process—but has also faced … Continue reading The AI Data Center Backlash
This video explores the German technology paradox, which is characterized by a pronounced skepticism toward foreign innovations coupled with pride in traditional domestic industries. Particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and autonomous driving, the media and society tend to … Continue reading Media vs. Innovation in Germany
Companies keep making the same mistakes over and over again. Updating a logo, a recipe, or the look of a core product is seen as a purely cosmetic change that customers are simply expected to accept without question. Then, completely … Continue reading Ferrari Luce and the Lack of Skeuomorphism
A new month and another terrifying Der Spiegel cover. Following the cover from late February—which played on everyone’s fears with a killer robot—Der Spiegel is at it again. “Is AI making us stupid?” asks the German weekly magazine in a … Continue reading Is *Der Spiegel* making us stupid?
The latest news about the capitalization rounds finalized by two leading manufacturers of humanoid robots shows how far apart the venture capital markets in the US and Europe are. And these differences also have a significant impact on the future … Continue reading Europe vs. USA: Two Robotics Companies, 2 x 1 Billion, But Their Valuations Are Worlds Apart
The world is facing major change, and not just in a geopolitical sense. With Trump in the US, Putin in Russia and his war of aggression in Ukraine, and the behavior of dictators worldwide, the international structure is in upheaval. … Continue reading Deadly Fears: How The Media Is Screwing Up Our Future
Unpopular opinion: I accept (almost) all LinkedIn connection requests. Before I explain my reasons, I would first like to address the posts on the same topic that I have often read from other LinkedIn users, who seem to be of … Continue reading Connection Requests on LinkedIn
Relations between the US and Europe have cooled noticeably, and this is having an impact on tourism. Tourist numbers fell by 6 percent from 72.4 million in 2024 to 68 million in 2025. Tourism revenues also declined by three percent. … Continue reading Tourism Ruined, Business Travel OK?
The demolition of the East Wing of the White House is a visible symbol of what is currently happening in the US: the dismantling of democracy, the weakening of institutions, the trampling of international agreements, and the abandonment of the … Continue reading The Demolished White House