Do They Still Dream? 94% Say Yes – Dreams, Fears & Resilience in Poland’s First Ever Dreams Report

What do 94% of Poles dream about in 2025 – and how are their fears shaping the future?Next to the weekly democratic and economic security outlook, in this episode of the Visegrad Insight Podcast, recorded live at the Freedom Games in Łódź, Maia Mazurkiewicz – CEO of the PZU Foundation, part of the biggest Polish insurance company – unveils the first-ever comprehensive report on the dreams of Poles: “Czy Polacy potrafią marzyć?” (Do Poles Know How to Dream?), commissioned by her organisation.Despite war on the border, economic pressure, and global uncertainty, 93.5% of Poles still dream – and this groundbreaking study reveals what they dream about, why, and how dreams build resilience in turbulent times.Key Insights from the Report:Top dreams: Health, close relationships, financial stability, and a 'simple good life'Generational divide: Gen Z (18–24): Dream of love, connection, and meaningful relationships – scarred by pandemic loneliness and AI-driven isolationSeniors: Seek peace, travel, and a comfortable homeBiggest fears: Loneliness, dehumanisation from AI, political crisis – but not war as the dominant fearIs it surprising? Poles dream realistically – 87.5% focus on achievable goals, not Nobel Prizes or grandeurCommunity is king: Across all ages and regions, Poles crave belonging – a counterforce to polarisationWhy This Matters for Central Europe & Beyond:While fear-based narratives dominate strategic communication (especially from Russia), this report flips the script. Dreams = hope = motivation = resilience. As Maia says:'We need positive emotions. Dreams give people a sense of life.'Host Wojciech Przybylski explores:Can political leaders win with hope-based strategies instead of fear?Is Poland’s economic success creating a tension between money and free time so unique?What do we dream when thinking about AI? English Version Coming November 2025 – Download the Polish report now:👉 https://fundacja.pzu.pl/czy-polacy-po...Follow us and subscribe on https://visegradinsight.eu for the English launch and regional comparisons.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Why Study Dreams in a Time of Fear?02:30 – 94% of Poles Dream 05:00 – What “Simple Good Life” Really Means08:15 – Gen Z: Lonely in a Hyper-Connected World12:00 – Seniors, Travel, and Calmness as Resilience15:30 – Fears: AI, Loneliness & Dehumanisation19:00 – Can Politicians Lead with Hope?24:00 – Geopolitics of Emotion: Past vs. Future30:00 – Call to Action: Keep DreamingWatch on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL52PCgrDNDoQqela9O-ZadsD35-GjRvXQ&si=qhYQFSHAHuJKZ10m⁠⁠⁠Listen on Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/visegrad-insight-podcast/id1515725435⁠⁠⁠Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7aA9iqd8rUxFMYMemjikuw?si=68781dd9de824b6b