Austrians have little sympathy for scientific and technological progress. Eurobarometer surveys show: Austria is one of the most pessimistic and science-sceptical countries in the EU. What influence does this negative attitude have on our social progress? What degree of technology scepticism is justified? What is the potential of new technologies to address major challenges such as climate change and the shortage of skilled workers?

Artificial intelligence research, 5G expansion and the future of wind energy in Salzburg are discussed in the RTS Themen-Talk:

• Brigitte Bach (Physicist and Member of the Board of Salzburg AG)
• Arne Bathke (Dean of the new Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences at the University of Salzburg)
• Siegfried Reich (Managing Director of Salzburg Research)