Unit 4 Review: Innovation and Society in DACH Countries

Digitalisierung

Digitization within public infrastructure and schools in Germany.

Breitbandausbau

High-speed internet initiatives in rural areas.

Bargeldorientiert

The cultural tendency in German-speaking countries to prefer cash over card payments.

Reizüberflutung

Sensory overload that comes from excessive use of social media.

Handysucht

Cell phone addiction commonly discussed in cultural contexts.

Die Privatsphäre

Privacy or private sphere, a vital concept in German culture.

DSGVO

General Data Protection Regulation, enforced in Germany for strict data privacy.

Das Gerät

Device or appliance, often referenced in discussions about technology.

Herunterladen

To download, a common activity in the digital environment.

Das Netzwerk

Network, especially in relation to social media and connectivity.

Der Zugang

Access to the internet or technology services.

Abhängig von

Dependent on or addicted to, particularly in discussions about youth and technology.

Energiewende

The energy transition aiming to shift from fossil fuels to renewables.

Windkraftanlagen

Wind turbines used to harness wind energy.

Solarzellen

Solar panels that convert sunlight into energy.

E-Mobilität

Electric mobility, referring to the shift towards electric vehicles.

Verbrennungsmotor

Combustion engine, traditionally used in vehicles.

Klimaschutz

Climate protection, a significant topic in environmental discussions.

Wasserkraft

Hydroelectric power, primarily used in Austria and Switzerland.

Pharmaindustrie

Pharmaceutical industry, a crucial sector in the DACH region.

Gentechnik

Genetic engineering, a debated topic especially in food production.

gentechnisch veränderte Lebensmittel

Genetically modified foods that are often labeled for consumer information.

Die Technik

Refers to machinery or skills, distinct from the broader concept of technology.

Die Technologie

Branch of knowledge or high-level systems associated with tech.

Genfood

Slang for genetically modified organisms, particularly in food context.

Im Internet

Correct German phrase for referring to something found online.

Menschenwürde

Human dignity, an important aspect of bioethical discussions.