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"Bad news and fake news infect us like viral pathogens."  Prof. Dr. Volker Busch, Neurologist, psychiatrist and neuroscientist
He is Neurologist and Psychiatrist and illuminates how bad news and fake news can fuel fear and passivity. Drawing on his expertise in the interplay between stress, pain, and emotions, he shares strategies to cultivate optimism and resilience, highlighting the importance of small, concrete actions and mindful media consumption.
 
"Compulsory insurance in isolation is not a solution." Dr. Klaus-Peter Röhler, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE
As Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, he emphasizes that compulsory insurance alone isn't the answer to growing climate risks. He advocates for a triad of prevention, risk-based premiums, and government support to ensure insurability and affordability in the face of climate change.
 
"To prevent political divisions, we must not tear down bridges in our private lives but maintain them." Adrian Blattner, Political Polarization Researcher Standford University
As a researcher at Stanford University Adrian explores the landscape of political polarization in Germany, the U.S., and Brazil. He highlights the rise of affective polarization and underscores the need for dialogue and understanding to bridge divides, emphasizing the importance of maintaining personal connections despite political differences.
 
"If you have nothing to hide, what’s the problem?" Philip Räther, Group Chief Data Privacy and AI Trust Officer at Allianz Group
He is Chief Privacy & AI Trust Officer at Allianz SE and examines the balance between privacy and digitalization. He challenges the "nothing to hide" notion, emphasizing our data's immense value and the power of responsible use while offering insights on protecting privacy and embracing digital growth.
 
"The former global order is breaking up or gone already. We live in a world with no strong peacekeepers."  Sigmar Gabriel,
 Former German Vice-Chancellor and current President of the "Atlantic Bridge"
He is former German Vice-Chancellor and warns of a world without strong peacekeepers as the old global order fades. He emphasizes Europe's unique journey from conflict to unity and calls for renewed focus on economic strength and hope to counter polarization and uncertainty. 
 
"AI has far greater potential, it can help solve one of the biggest social challenges of our time: The global insurance gap." Manuela Diviach, Head of Group Operations, Organization and Data, Allianz SE
She is Head of Group Operations, Organization and Data & AI at Allianz SE and highlights AI's potential to close the global insurance gap in pensions, cyber, health, and natural disasters. Trust in AI is crucial, requiring clear governance, high data standards, and transparent communication to enable individual coverage for all.
 
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