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——The decriminalization of cannabis in Germany means fewer changes for drivers than might be expected. TÜV SÜD traffic psychologist Thomas Wicke talks about the significance of threshold values, the need for more research and why, if in doubt, it is better not to get behind the wheel.

——A good story has the power to change everything: humankind, the world—and possibly even the topic of sustainability. Three examples of the impact storytelling can have.

——The world’s first robot exoskeleton with TÜV SÜD certification could pave the way to the future of technical occupational safety—also with support from artificial intelligence.

——On January 1, 2023, the Supply Chain Act is coming into force in Germany, and many smaller companies aren’t ready for it. But it’s high time, not least because similar regulations are in the pipeline at the European level.

——Sofia Falk, from Sweden, is considered one of the most tenacious champions of diversity and inclusion. She offers suggestions for what companies can do to become truly diverse workplaces.

——Sociologist Brian Uzzi explains why our casual acquaintances lead to success at work and why women benefit less from this than men.

——He is the lead singer of the Austrian band Wanda and has become a star well beyond his home country: Michael Marco Fitzthum, better known by his alias Marco Wanda, talks about his own very personal secret for success, how fame has changed him forever—and what role change has played in all of this.

——Cybersecurity specialist Werner Thalmeier talks about how hacking attacks have changed, how companies can protect themselves and why hacking nowadays is a big business.

——Intelligent machines are already taking over many of our daily tasks. In the future, they may become increasingly similar to us. How much like us will robots eventually become?

——Cultural scientist Thomas Bauer sets about exposing what he calls pseudo-diversity.

——Ms. Wilken, what do you think about …Transparency?

——Almost every day the neurosurgeon Ralf Buhl slices through the human brain and exposes nerves along the spine.

——An aerial cableway across the city? The technology offers enormous possibilities for climate protection, mobility and society as a whole. A look at Bonn, where German politicians want to give it a try—and Mexico City, where people have already fallen in love with the aerial cableway.

——Sophia Flörsch wants to win races. Simply because she wants to be one of the best.

——Surgical robots, self-cleaning surfaces, mobile diagnosis labs: digital assistants could transform the hospital of the future into a highly networked place of healing. A preview.

——What does acting responsibly mean for a company? One aspect is dependability, says Chairman of the Board of Management of TÜV SÜD AG Axel Stepken.

——In this interview business psychologist Carl Naughton reveals why curiosity is evolutionarily important, why it nevertheless has a poor reputation and why it is something like a scavenger hunt.

——Men still dominate many executive floors. We take a look at when there could be as many female bosses as male bosses.

——Most of the world would love to be transparent—at least, that’s what people demand. Sascha Friesike explains why this often goes awry and why it’s much more a question of the right degree of transparency.

——Mr. Hartmann, what do you think of…Heterogenity?

——From air conditioners to artificial intelligence—there’s a standard for almost everything. We look at where they’re particularly useful and how they shape the global economy.

——Almost everyone knows the DIN A4 standard. But nowadays, standards determine not only paper sizes but most areas of our lives. But how are the rules actually created without which (almost) nothing works in international business life?

——Mr. Youlden, what do you think about ...Motivation?