A Call for Awareness and Digital Maturity – Emotional Proximity in the Digital Age

The story told in The Internet Contact begins with a situation that has become increasingly common in contemporary digital life: a seemingly harmless professional connection on a networking platform. What unfolds is not merely a personal narrative but a case study of how digital communication reshapes human vulnerability. The protagonist — an experienced scientist, consultant, … Read more

From Professional Networking to Digital Deception: A Real Story of Online Trust Gone Wrong

In today’s hyper-connected world, professional networking platforms have become essential tools for building careers, sharing knowledge and forming global connections. Yet behind the polished profiles and confident introductions, not every interaction is what it seems. The Internet Contact by Wilhelm Erdbruegger, PhD, explores exactly this fragile boundary between professional trust and digital deception, revealing how … Read more

The Illusion of Friendship in the Internet Age

Friendship has always been built on trust, time, and shared experience. It grows through presence, through moments that cannot be staged or edited. Yet in the internet age, the meaning of friendship has shifted. Connections now form through screens, conversations begin through messages, and relationships can develop without ever having to meeting. The question is … Read more

Psychiatric illnesses: You should be aware of the changes and seek help in good time

Mental illnesses are among the most common health challenges of our time. They affect people of all ages, life situations and social backgrounds. Depression and psychotic disorders are among the clinical pictures that can profoundly change thinking, feeling and acting. Many sufferers initially feel only slight irritation or changes that they cannot quite explain. It … Read more

Reflections on Life and Legacy: What Truly Matters as We Age

As we grow older, our priorities and perspectives often shift. The things that once seemed so important career achievements, material success, or societal approval can lose their significance, replaced by a deeper understanding of what truly matters. Wilhelm Erdbrügger’s life and career offer a compelling framework for considering what we leave behind and how our … Read more