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This section contains social developments, observations and tensions in the center - topics that affect our coexistence, our values and our cultural orientation. Some of these articles address current debates, others question long-established structures or look back at historical contexts. Often, it is not about making quick judgments, but about pausing, taking a closer look - and asking the question: where do we actually want to go as a society?
Those who read here will not find loud opinion theater, but calm analyses, clear words and an eye for what often lies between the lines. Especially in a time of increasing polarization, a differentiated view of social issues can help you to choose your own point of view more consciously - and to question it if necessary.
"You have too much stress."
That's what my dentist said to me when I was being treated for my CMD problems. And my spontaneous answer was one that many people would probably give:
„Yes, what am I supposed to do - I have the stress.“
But his next sentence stuck in my head. He just said calmly:
Some decisions are made overnight - others grow slowly. In my case, it was the latter. The idea of leaving Germany and starting a new chapter abroad has been with me for years. But as life goes, something kept getting in the way: Commitments, projects, personal ties - and last but not least, the comfortable familiarity of what you know. But at some point, the moment comes when you feel it:
Now is the time. Now is the time to act.
A kind of essay by Mr. von L'oreot on a possible state tension.
In times of increasing international tensions, a term keeps cropping up in political debates that many citizens hardly know how to categorize: the "State of tension". But what does it mean in concrete terms when this case is established in Germany? And how does the case of tension differ from the better-known case of defense, which is usually associated with an actual war? In order to be able to correctly assess the possible consequences, it is worth taking a sober look at the constitutional situation.
I've always thought it was a mistake for people to hand over their data - be it in the cloud, via apps or with any „free“ services. For me, data sovereignty has never been a buzzword, but a question of self-respect. Anyone who uses technology without considering the consequences is entering into a dependency that often only becomes noticeable years later - but then has an even deeper impact.
At a time of increasing geopolitical tensions, many people in Germany are wondering what could happen to them in the event of a reintroduction of compulsory military service or a military escalation. Even though general conscription has been suspended in Germany since 2011, the constitutionally guaranteed right to refuse military service with a weapon for reasons of conscience still applies. This article provides a factual overview of the legal basis, the possible target groups, the procedure and the points to be observed, without replacing legal advice in individual cases.
Hardly any other technological change has crept into our everyday lives as quickly as artificial intelligence. What was considered a visionary technology of the future yesterday is already a reality today - whether in texting, programming, diagnosing, translating or even creating music, art or legal briefs.
For a long time, writing books was seen as something tedious - a lonely project that drags on for months or even years. But what if you let go of this image? What if you rethink writing - with a clear focus, well thought-out processes and targeted use of AI?
In my new book „Writing books 2.0 - a practical guide for authors in the age of AI“ I describe exactly this path. A path that has enabled me to write five books in just four months, publish them in two languages - and not accept any loss of quality compared to traditional publishing.