3 x 30 min

The digital revolution has advanced into many areas of our lives. For most people, digital technologies are now an intrinsic part of both working life and leisure time. In many ways, they enrich our life and make it easier – for example, by making information and resources accessible, providing a diverse range of communication platforms and taking on monotonous or dangerous jobs. Highly complex systems can now detect cancer cells in tissue samples more quickly and efficiently than ever before, or brake vehicles ahead of a potential collision. But these technologies also harbor risks. Many everyday interactions require us to divulge a huge amount of personal information – used by unknown entities to bombard us with news, marketing and political messages. The question is: Who – or what – are the better decision-makers. Humans or machines?

Psychotherapy Meets AI
Artificial intelligence is changing psychotherapy: chatbots and virtual reality systems are complementing traditional approaches and can fill gaps in care. Language models appear impartial and so are well accepted. Therapists are learning how to work with patients with the help of technology. But to what extent can technology augment conventional psychotherapy?

Who Owns the Internet?
Once a symbol of individual freedom, the internet is now largely controlled by tech giants. Younger generations in particular are pushing to reclaim it as a creative, open space where users can shape their own digital experiences. Researchers, lawyers, politicians, and activists alike are calling for people to regain control over their online lives.

Ransomware – Attack from Cyberspace
Digital blackmail is a threat that can affect companies of any size. But how exactly does a cyberattack unfold? Usually perpetrated by professional networks, these anonymous intrusions can paralyze a business and force management to make difficult decisions that can threaten the company’s existence. The experience can be extremely stressful for those affected.

New episodes take the series to a total of 36 x 30 min.