D21-Digital-Index
Mittwoch, 19. März 2025
Fifteen years ago, Germany was digitally reserved; today, the D21 Digital Index shows that initiatives like D21 are essential to advance in the digital age. Our digital future depends on continuous development.
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Earlier, much earlier. About 15 years ago, I would think, we were thirsty for numbers to prove to ourselves that we were on the right track. Back then, this study was called the (N)onliner-Atlas. Most Germans struggled with the internet. Proof enough that one wanted to count oneself as part of the digital avant-garde.
Back then, the Sunday question still was …
How many Germans are online?
I probably stopped looking closely at this study more than 10 years ago. The study no longer showed any significant developments. The numbers stabilized towards a mark above 90% and I had also moved on from the further insights.
The story was over. Even then it was clear that Germany would settle into digital mediocrity.
The realization remained that initiatives like D21 are urgently needed. The work of the D21 initiative is important.
A quick look at the current D21-Digital-Index 2024/2025 shows me that one can soar over the current litany about AI with the information. The survey period is already a stardate behind us with the summer of 2024, so it feels like a year ago. Nevertheless, I will see which systemic insights and myths come towards me from the study.
I will adopt this selectively into my data set (after thorough examination). Once my evaluation is ready, you will receive a note over there in the bibliography.
