Change

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March 2025

Political, economic and technological developments around the world are taking place at a breathtaking pace. This can lead to a spirit of optimism, but often the overwhelming momentum is met with fierce resistance. The March issue of WZB-Mitteilungen explores this ambivalence with its focus on "change".

The print issue is available here as a PDF. The online articles on our new focus can be found on this page.

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Ageing Well in Digital Times

Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely regarded as a promising development in the healthcare sector, with anticipated benefits such as improved diagnostic accuracy, earlier detection of health risks, and enhanced support for older adults through assistive technologies. Yet, the development and use of such technologies raises questions about justice, participation, and responsibility.

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The Change of Change

Change is not a one-dimensional process. To grasp its true nature, we must consider two levels of time: the rhythm of individual moments and the totality of elapsed time. Steffen Huck explores this perspective through examples such as technological progress and the rise of the populist right, demonstrating its crucial role in understanding processes of change.