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Beyond Values 03/25 (en)
Museum für Werte
Laura Ludwig
April 05, 2025
Hi you,
the third edition of Beyond Values is here – and this time, it’s all about something we often overlook: Values are not a solo act. They come alive where we meet others, where we clash, connect – or simply listen. What’s inside this issue: reflections on the power of relationships, a visit to the newsroom of WELT, a ping pong match against loneliness, and the question of which value is challenging you most right now. Take five – and dive into what really matters.
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Why Values Are Never a Solo Act
“Show me who you spend your time with, and I’ll tell you what matters to you.”
It’s a well-worn phrase, maybe even a bit cliché – but in our daily work at the Museum of Values, we see the truth in it again and again. Because what we consider valuable rarely emerges in isolation. It grows in relationship. With others.
„Only in the eyes of the other do I understand myself.“
We’ve witnessed it when young people discover new sides of themselves after spending a single day with someone they’d never met before. When one conversation is enough to challenge a fixed idea. Or when a team realizes that, in the midst of stress and change, it’s not performance but trust that holds everything together. And these aren’t just our observations. Studies show: relationships shape our values. The people we’re connected to influence our beliefs more than we often realize. Their convictions affect not just our thinking, but our actions – especially when we believe we share common ground. That shared sense of meaning strengthens our relationships – and our sense of belonging.
Even in the workplace, it’s often not the tasks but the relationships that determine how fulfilled we feel. When we feel seen and understood, we’re more likely to show up fully – even when things get tough.
All of this reinforces what drives us: to create spaces for real connection. For exchange. For experience.
Spaces where values aren’t just talked about – but lived.
And you – what shaped you?What has had the greatest influence on your value system? |
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About Values
Future Skill Summit - Bertelsmann Stitung
Is connection a future skill?
We recently attended the Future Skills Summit – and came back with lots of inspiring insights. What do we really need to navigate change? Alongside skills like critical thinking, adaptability, and resilience, there’s one quality that often goes overlooked: How do we stay connected?
To ourselves. To others. To what truly matters.
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Values Lead, Future Follows – a Podcast from Museum of Values
Jennifer Wilton: Freedom and Responsibility in Journalism |  Jennifer Wilton - Freedom and Responsibility in Journalism |
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The Beauty of Values
 berlin sustainability week 2025 | Berlin Values As part of the Berlin Sustainability Week 2025, we took part in the GICA Special Edition alongside impact-driven companies and future shapers at the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Through interactive formats, we explored one central question: How do we shape a city that radiates from within – and creates global impact? Our highlight? The values of Berlin, made tangible – bold, clear, future-focused: Openness. Ideas over money. Performance + ethics. Values that don’t just sound good – but define what Berlin can be: a city with purpose and attitude. |
Every month, we bring you five minutes of inspiration to share thoughts, must-read books, must-hear podcasts, and must-see projects. A small moment for big ideas – so that values don’t just remain words but become part of our daily lives.
The IndieWeb is a movement that aims to make the internet personal again – a web that belongs to us. Instead of posting content on major platforms that control visibility and reach, it’s about taking back control: of our data, our identity, and what we choose to share – and with whom. |  Info, Caption |
 Medito | Free forever. Medito is a free, ad-free meditation app by the Medito Foundation. For everyone who believes mental health should be accessible – with no subscriptions, no tracking. Just relax, breathe, listen. |
Ding Dong Ping PongPing pong against loneliness? Yes, please. Fully automated table tennis halls as urban meeting spots. Why ping pong is more than just a game – tune in and get inspired! 🎧 |  Ding Dong Ping Pong |
Thoughts on Values
Who are you? What do you do? We all know small talk. But what happens when we skip it? Thoughts on Values gets straight to the core – exploring what truly matters. Every month, we invite people to share their personal values: what drives them, what challenges them, and what we as a society should live by more.
 John Kolya Reichart | This month, John Kolya Reichart shares his perspective with us – director, photographer, and someone with a unique eye for what connects us. He talks about wrestling with impatience, why honesty is the key to closeness, and why it’s time to think big about hope again. 👇 |
A value that guides me:
„Patience. I know some things take time. But since I’m a very spontaneous person, I sometimes really struggle with that.“
A value that challenges me:
„Honesty. I think it’s incredibly important to be honest with myself and with the people around me – it’s the only way to build real, deep relationships.“
A value we need more of in society:
„Hope. I believe we need to work on looking to the future with joy and hope again – as a society.“