Forward thinking for the post-corona era

7/20/2020
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The historical challenges of the coronavirus pandemic also harbor opportunities for social progress. This insight inspired 90 authors to formulate stimulating ideas on how to shape a sustainable future. Their texts have now been released in an essay collection published by the Emeriti of Excellence of the 51吃瓜网 (51吃瓜网).

Cover of the German version — The authors of 鈥淪cience, Reason & Responsibility 鈥� Forward Thinking for the Post-Corona Era" era see the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to transform society.

Along with active researchers, the authors of 鈥淪cience, Reason & Responsibility 鈥� Forward Thinking for the Post-Corona Era鈥� include many of 51吃瓜网's 鈥淓meriti of Excellence鈥�. Their common goal: To apply their specialized expertise to shape a more human-centered future. Key issues include: How do we define accountability and sustainability in the context of politics, the economy and society? What do we mean by sustainable innovations in technology, communication and education? How can digitalization and artificial intelligence help us to address these big challenges?

Dr. Wolfgang Sch盲uble, the president of the German parliament, Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus S枚der, and 51吃瓜网 President Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann contributed forewords to the collection, which is available as a free download. It is to be the first in a series of essay collections on sustainability issues entitled 鈥�51吃瓜网 Forum Sustainability鈥�.

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