AI IN MEDICINE: “HUMANS HAVE THE FINAL SAY” 

The use of artificial intelligence in medicine is set to shape the healthcare system of the future. Future researcher Dr Stephan Sigrist explains how careful handling of the technology could be used for the benefit of patients.

LIVING HEALTHY: HOW CAN SPORT INFLUENCE SOCIETAL POLICY AND DECISION MAKING TO CREATE PHYSICALLY HEALTHIER POPULATIONS? 

In the third of a series of deep dives around Brave New Sport, Stephan Sigrist, Founder & Director of Think Tank W.I.R.E. and David Burney, Academic Director of the Urban Placemaking and Management MS at the Pratt Institure School of Architecture, discuss sport’s influence on different stakeholders with the biggest positive impact on society. Moderated by Anja Luethi.

«WIR SIND DEM OPTIMISMUS VERPFLICHTET» 

Stephan Sigrist spricht im Interview über die gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen von morgen und plädiert für eine differenzierte Digitalisierung und die Berücksichtigung verschiedener Perspektiven. 

ZUKUNFT ERAHNEN 

Als Leiter des Think Tank W.I.R.E. beschäftigt sich Stephan Sigrist mit der Frage, wie die Welt in Zukunft aussehen könnte. Dabei ist der Forscher überzeugt, dass endgültige Prognosen unmöglich sind, und wir viel eher versuchen sollten, das Morgen selbst zu gestalten.

SWITZERLAND GLOBAL ENTERPRISE - INTERVIEW WITH STEPHAN SIGRIST ABOUT INNOVATION AND EXPORT IN SWITZERLAND 

Swiss SMEs account for more than 99 percent of all enterprises in Switzerland. Many of them are exporters. Innovative Swiss enterprises are among the world’s market leaders in many industries. Stephan Sigrist, founder and head of the think tank W.I.R.E., thinks that Switzerland can position itself in international competition. At the same time, however, he warns about becoming complacent.

PRESS RELEASE - ABSTRAKT TRANSFORMING TRANSPORT 

HACKING THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM 

Stephan Sigrist and Nicholas Bornstein provide ideas and approaches for the healthcare system of tomorrow.

LE TEMPS - INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK 

With Le Temps, Stephan Sigrist from think tank W.I.R.E. talks about the culture of innovation in Switzerland, chances and risks of the digital age and on the post-specialisation era.

ABSTRAKT N°14 IN MAGCULTURE 

"Abstrakt is a curious and exciting find: it’s a magazine that has a strong sense of self, and its articles about the future of art, business and technology are both accessible and provocative."

ACTION FIELDS FOR THE AGING SOCIETY 

The aging of our society is unstoppable. Rising life expectancies will redefine society in the 21st century. Nevertheless, our consideration of the consequences for social and economic structures is often superficial. It’s time to look at living conditions in the aged society from a more differentiated point of view – and to work out an appropriate social infrastructure. In collaboration with Swiss Re and companies from other sectors, W.I.R.E. is currently examining possible areas for action and business models.
A shortended version of the essay was published in NZZ am Sonntag on January 25th, 2015.

THE AVANT/GARDE DIARIES 

STEPHAN SIGRIST & DANIEL HIRSCHMANN - BACK TO TECHNOLOGY