Outlooks from the year 2024
Outlooks from the year 2024
Sustainable products, the role of social media in political communication, and the question of when cancer will lose its terror – Oldenburg researchers addressed these and other big questions in „Einblicke” No. 69.
When will cancer become less frightening?
A cancer diagnosis is a devastating blow for those affected. But oncologist Frank Griesinger sees progress in cancer treatment. And he says more innovations are likely – especially with regard to more and more individualised cancer treatments.
How can we make products more sustainable?
Economist Christian Busse asserts that regulation is the best means of transitioning from a throwaway society to a circular economy. He believes that governments must ensure that corporate and societal interests are aligned.
How is social media changing political communication?
Social media will continue to have a significant impact on society and politics, according to sociologist Marius Sältzer. Furthermore, he anticipates that polarised debates could potentially hinder the formation of a government.
Is there a future for regional languages?
Germanist Doreen Brandt believes that languages, much like living creatures, are capable of evolving and adapting to meet changing communicative needs. She is convinced: Low German has a future – and is going to change further along the way.
How can education become more equitable in the digital world?
The federal German education system is characterised by significant variations in the level of equipment available in schools. Education researcher Felicitas Macgilchrist recommends the integration of tablets and apps to enhance pupil participation.