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✨ Insights from the Zurich Workshop on Sustainability Futures ✨ Main theme: Need for "humanity-by-design" technologies. I’m thrilled to share key takeaways from our recent workshop on sustainability futures, held at Karl der Grosse - das Debattierhaus in Zurich. Our discussions explored the global transformations outlined in Roland Berger’s Trend Compendium 2050 and how these could impact sustainability in Zurich. Here are some of the core themes and reflection points that emerged (summarized by ChatGPT): 🌟Theme: AI Impacts AI will transform how we use our time and reshape job markets. As AI takes over routine tasks, people will have more leisure time, raising the question: How do we find purpose in an AI-driven future? Key questions include: - How can education systems help individuals adapt to AI's role and find meaning in their free time? - What initiatives can prepare society for AI-related risks like disinformation and privacy breaches? 🌟Theme: Wealth & Happiness The workshop highlighted a growing disconnect between wealth and happiness, especially among the elderly living alone. There’s an urgent need to bridge emotional and financial gaps in society. - How can we foster empathy and community spirit, particularly among the wealthy? - What steps can be taken to promote emotional well-being and reduce reliance on material wealth? 🌟Theme: Consumption & Economy The increasing volatility of financial systems and overconsumption, fueled by emotional needs, were key focus points. - How can we reduce our desire for consumption and emphasize relationships, empathy, and health over material goods? - What strategies could help reassess our consumption habits, especially in developed nations? 🌟Theme: Social Responsibility We need to close cultural gaps and redistribute wealth more equitably, especially through AI-generated wealth supporting socially relevant jobs like elderly care. - Can we design technology that fosters empathy and strengthens community bonds? - What role does policy play in ensuring tech-driven success doesn’t widen societal divides? 🌟Focus Topic ◾Climate change is derived as an emotional and mental health issue in society. We need to find solutions to reduce consumption by promoting relationships, empathy, emotional closeness, diversity, and integration in society. These insights will help shape future foresight workshops. Let’s continue the conversation on how to build a sustainable and inclusive future! 🌍 Join us at the next workshop. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dtx2PCbP Find the topics discussed at Roland Berger’s Trend Compendium 2050 here: https://lnkd.in/dwQ5nsKJ #strategicforesight #futuresdesign #sustainablefutures #Zurich #Switzerland
