Despite not being very religious, Gens Z and Y are more likely to believe in hell and life after death than Boomers – but not heaven, hinting at their cynicism and spirituality geared towards the hope of a second chance. 

Hell is a place on earth

People don’t understand why acupuncture works, but it does. People don’t understand why AI works, but it does. Leaning into mysticism is a way of soothing the anxiety of not understanding and, therefore, relinquishing control.

The mysticism of tech

The Metropolitan Police’s decision to arrest those protesting during the coronation of King Charles fuelled anti-monarchy sentiment as well as distrust in the police.

Power abused

Republican congressman George Santos has been involved in a growing list of controversies, drawing attention to the unreliability of those in power.

Privilege to lie

Whilst people are finding solace in influencers as alternative sources of authority, ‘sickfluencers’ faking terminal illnesses demonstrate how faith can be shaken across avenues.

Bad influence

The NHS, an official and reputable source of medical information, has promoted counselling centres linked to anti-abortion groups, raising questions about who can be trusted.

Medical mistrust

Despite a local digital transformation, rural Indians are still at a disadvantage when it comes to accessible healthcare. Indian startup Lifechart remedies this by integrating AI, telehealth, and Ayurveda in a holistic wellness service that blends traditional and modern medicine.

How Lifechart uses AI telehealth to bring traditional medicine to Indians

Research has revealed that Americans are increasingly unlikely to believe that those who work hard will get ahead and that their children will be better off than they are. As the American Dream edges further out of reach, people redefine their ideas of success and fulfillment.

Americans believe the American Dream is dying

Media personalities like Glenn Greenwald, Joe Rogan, and Matt Taibbi are appealing to more and more Americans who are demanding honest debates around controversial topics. What does this interest in narratives beyond partisan orthodoxies reveal about people’s attitudes to the news landscape?

The rise of politically heterodox content in the US

The London Palestine Film Festival has returned for its annual London programming, showcasing established filmmakers and emerging talent in the industry. With people seeking advocacy outside the mainstream and looking for equitable representation, the festival reflects the intersection of art and activism. 

London Palestine Film Festival uplifts untold stories

People are seeking to avoid censorship around the Israel-Palestine conflict by using the watermelon emoji, intertwining historical movements with 'algospeak'. The emoji's popularity highlights how people are hacking algorithms to express their values as trust in mainstream platforms and media wanes.

Watermelon emojis show increased adoption of 'algospeak'

Frustrated with government inaction on environmental concerns, people in the UK are increasingly looking to alternative institutions to examine their complicity in the climate crisis. In response, a coalition of British museums has pledged to take collective action against climate change.

UK museums recognise their climate responsibility

Alongside kinks becoming more mainstream and people increasingly embracing their sexuality, there is a growth in cannabis-based wellness products, and Ace Valley has made those worlds collide. Its 'Lust and Thrust' cannabis gummy products boost intimacy through novel and empowering experiences.

Ace Valley enhances physical intimacy with cannabis gummies

TikTokers are raving about the 'Black Nail Theory' – a trend suggesting that black nails boost inner confidence and outward mystique. In contrast to the male-pandering 'Red Nail Theory', it tackles patriarchal prevalence as the female gaze establishes itself in the mainstream consciousness.

TikTok's 'Black Nail Theory' celebrates the female gaze

The CunBA – a grassroots basketball league hosted by a remote village in China’s Guizhou province – has been gaining popularity for its unvarnished version of basketball. As people look for authenticity,  established brands and leagues could look to this ‘back to basics’ approach to reach more fans.

CunBA courts sports fans seeking authenticity

Tottus Supermarkets and McCann Lima have teamed up with the International Clinic to help deliver affordable mammograms to the public of Peru. Recognising lethal healthcare disparities in the country, this campaign takes heed of consumer desires to see brands rise to society’s challenges.

Tottus Supermarkets sells discounted mammograms

The cost of living crisis has seen eco-values pitted against stretched budgets. Dutch renovation company Praxis is attempting to show that ethical values and conscious spending can co-exist – by using AI to highlight ways homes can lower both their carbon footprint and their energy bills.

Praxis uses AI to renovate homes and lower energy bills

UK beauty brand Eyeam has made its debut with a skincare line that combines crystal healing with science-backed formulations. As people look to beauty rituals to self-soothe amid the mental health crisis, these behaviours are driving the demand for cosmetics that centre the mind-body connection.

Eyeam taps brain-skin connection for holistic beauty

Zero Proof Squeeze, a line of THC beverage enhancers from Curaleaf, offers drinkers a way to enhance the beverage of their choice with cannabis. As younger people are growing less interested in alcohol, brands are looking to enter their socialization and relaxation rituals in novel ways.

Curaleaf offers portable THC drops for drinkers

Prophetic AI's Halo is a neural device that brings about lucid dreaming through ultrasound technology that delves into self-awareness and cognition. As traditional beliefs decline, the Halo epitomizes the fusion of tech and spirituality, reflecting a shift in modern spiritual experiences.

svg to jpg melds tech with lucid dreaming

Luxury designer Thebe Magugu has captured South Africa's declining trust for authority through his wax print designs that memorialise loved ones instead of public figures. This democratisation and re-appropriation of traditional dress captures a desire for change and respect for culture.

South African luxury brand reworks traditional fabrics

Gen Zers in China are facing widespread uncertainty, disillusionment in the corporate world, and record-high rates of youth unemployment. By reviving traditional home altars in a digital incarnation, Huawei is helping them regain control and balance in their daily lives.

Huawei digital altar: spirituality meets the smartphone

Young Chinese consumers are finding creative ways to boost their luck as they face an unprecedented unemployment crisis. From good-luck phone cases to live-streamed temple experiences and digital incense burning, they're searching for alternative sources of stability amid socio-economic insecurity.

Chinese youth bank on lucky charms to endure hard times

Musician Sufjan Stevens is releasing a collection of essays to go alongside his album. Known for his lyrics and with a documented interest in literature, the essays speak to cultural attitudes that see people searching for connection amid isolation and technological innovation.

Sufjan Stevens' album essays cater to cultural shifts

Walmart has eliminated degree requirements for some corporate jobs, focusing instead on skills and prior experience. Americans’ careers are becoming less linear, and as big employers look to identify talent, workers are focusing on upskilling outside of traditional avenues like college.

Walmart shifts its focus to skill-based hiring

Brands are using ‘stunt-casting’ for Fashion Week, having fashion industry insiders like bloggers, journalists, and historians, known for their opinions, style, and overall cultural capital, feature in shows. It’s emblematic of a turn away from celebrity and a focus on industry expertise.

Fashion Week 'stunt-casting' showcases industry insiders

When a woman telling a story about how her shoes were stolen by a Tinder date went viral on TikTok, it ended up being a fantastic advertising opportunity for the company. The spontaneity and huge reach that followed shows the often unexpected nature of social media when it comes to brand narratives.

Tabi thief story serves up huge media boost via TikTok

The TikTok Collective aims to reshape the relationship between content creators and luxury brands. It creates opportunities for influencers and companies who can better learn about consumer needs through the growing popularity of new online celebrities and the audiences they cater to.

TikTok Collective showcases shifting influencer economy

An increase in generative AI apps provides Christians in South Korea with prayer services, bible verses, and even counselling. People’s relationships with technology are developing in unprecedented ways, hinting at the growing dependency on conversational AI for solace and spiritual guidance.

AI 'pastors' provide guidance for Korean Christians

The ‘lipstick effect’ strongly affects Britons' beauty shopping, with many keen to treat themselves during inflationary times. Yet, customers are also searching for the best deals and promotions. Canvas8 spoke to eight people from across the UK to explore beauty spending amid soaring living costs.

What do Britons prioritise when spending on beauty?

As part of its Water Bank collection, skincare brand Laneige is marketing across Reddit, specifically catering to skincare aficionados on the platform. The move coincides with a shift in social media behaviors that has younger users looking for more community-focused spaces.

Laneige turns to Reddit to better connect with customers

Influencer Elijah Lamb reaches thousands of young Americans with his theology and lifestyle content, bolstering the appeal of Christianity in digital spaces. What is driving young people’s exploration of faith online, and how will technology impact their relationship with religion and each other?

Elijah Lamb on the future of American Christianity online

Complications due to weather at 2023’s Burning Man resulted in a glut of gloating and misinformation on social media, as many were happy to poke fun at Burners on social media. Public trust in institutions like big tech is waning, driving a change in perception around mainstream events.

Reaction to Burning Man 2023 points to tech distrust

Britons are losing money due to poor word-of-mouth recommendations from their peers. Within the context of de-influencing and the rise of UGC, the findings demonstrate the downsides of the shrinking sphere of influence and the need for trustworthy sources of authority as people seek it elsewhere.

Word of mouth recommendations are losing Britons money

In light of high-profile failures of brand-influencer collaborations, marketers are looking to partner with TV talent. As people increasingly see influencers as inauthentic and high-status celebrities as out of touch, lower-status TV celebrities may provide an accessible middle ground.

Marketers are turning to TV celebs over influencers

Cox Media Group is targeting hyper-local audiences with the launch of Neighborhood TV. As people grow increasingly disillusioned with mainstream media, brands and media giants alike can use hyper-local communication to serve increasingly fragmented audiences at a grassroots level.


Neighborhood TV brings hyper-local news to communities

A TikTok trend is seeing people add cloves to their shampoo in pursuit of glossier hair. The cost of living crisis, and a decline in trust for conventional methods, are seeing people embracing natural beauty solutions – and TikTok is often the breeding ground for new hacks, methods, and techniques.

People are adding cloves to their shampoo on TikTok

Adderall shortages in the US have seen the FDA and DEA approve the use of video games as a form of digital therapeutics to help deal with ADHD. While video games improve concentration for many people with the disorder, it's a temporary solution that is not accessible to everyone.

Gaming therapy offers alternative ADHD treatment

Spotify’s ‘bummer summer’ playlist helps Gen Zers, whose most searched term on the platform is ‘sad’, process emotions while connecting with their favorite musicians. As younger generations yearn for community on and offline, they’re playing with expressions of vulnerability in the process.

Spotify’s ‘bummer summer’ playlist caters to sad Gen Z

Clemenger BBDO has launched a website in conjunction with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) to stop the spread of climate change scepticism. Using online cookies to help disseminate factual information, the launch is part of a broader movement to find solutions to the climate crisis.

Clemenger BBDO tackles climate change with cookie recipe

Sibyl AI is a tool that ushers users towards high-level spiritual literacy for mindful practices. In a context of fear and scepticism around the technology, leaning into the intersection between AI and spirituality could offer users an entry point for tech-focused discovery and intelligence.

Spirituality gets the AI treatment through Sibyl

Gen Z activists in Montana have won a legal case that saw them argue the state had violated their constitutional right to a clean environment. The ruling showcases growing attitudes that have younger generations more and more willing to call out authority figures in the face of global crisis.

Gen Z activists win climate change case against US state

Parents and students are split when it comes to approaching careers, with parents favouring apprenticeships and students preferring university. More and more, people are rethinking their faith in academia and higher education, although questions remain about the benefits of alternative pathways.

Students and parents split on uni versus apprenticeships

Despite conservative commentators calling for more traditional forms of masculinity, many men in the US are embracing a more expansive definition that incorporates vulnerability and emotion. Brands can help to destigmatize men's mental health conversations and provide safe spaces to have them.

Men in the US are embracing vulnerable masculinity

'Champing' is an activity that sees guests camping in forgotten historic places of worship across England and Scotland – and it's growing in popularity. The choice of staying in these unusual travel accommodations signals a shift in people’s approach to faith and relationships with religious symbols.

Adventurous travellers camp in abandoned UK churches

The permacrisis has caused and exacerbated grief for many people, whether losing a loved one to COVID-19, mourning the planet amid climate change, or even a breakup. Fandangoe Discoteca offers a chance to shake it all out, offering an active and accessible solution to the mental health crisis. 

Grief raves offer collective catharsis through dance

Political activist David Hogg is starting a political action committee to better represent and serve young people. As youthful legislators emerge and actively respond to the desires of their peers, it could result in a shift of attention toward the key concerns of younger generations.

Leaders We Deserve offers platform for young politicians

The Austrian Chancellor has proposed a change to the country’s constitution that would see the right to pay with cash enshrined in their constitution. Although the majority of people have moved to cashless payments, some still have concerns about personal security and agency in a cash-free world.

Fears around agency are making cash political in Austria

South Korean neobank Toss Bank is closing $154 million of funding, with the new capital aimed at further extending its existing range of innovative services. With confidence levels in financial institutions waning, there’s an opportunity for brands to update services for more tech-savvy consumers.

Toss Bank evolves banking for tech savvy Koreans

Digital medicine company, Akili Interactive, launches its video game EndeavorOTC to treat and improve ADHD symptoms in adults. Drug-free options could appeal to many, with the strain on health systems making it hard to get treatment and undesirable side effects putting off some people from meds.

Akili's video game offers focus boost for adult ADHD

In the face of nationwide book bans, FCB Chicago and Digital Public Library of America have launched the digital library ‘The Banned Book Club’. By providing the public with free access to banned titles, the organization platforms the importance of access in an increasingly polarized society.




The Banned Book Club democratises reading through tech

The ‘delulu’ (short for delusional) trend on TikTok has people faking confidence or sometimes even titles to achieve career progression and success. More broadly, it points to gender differences impacting working styles and people’s faith in and experiences with institutions.

Being ‘delulu’ helps Gen Zers with career progression

A survey has revealed that American faith in societally important institutions continues to fall, with trust in some – like Big Tech and public schools – at an all-time low. Americans are looking towards peer-to-peer recommendations, putting their faith in smaller spheres of influence.

Americans turn to peers to fill trust vacuum

eHarmony’s Dating Diaries research unpacks the intersection of dating and social media in the lives of young people, revealing that some find influencers to be a turn-off. With new social media apps growing in popularity, people are rethinking how they engage with influencers and brands alike.

Dating survey finds Gen Z is turned off by influencers

As church attendance declines and people change the way they interact with religion, many Americans are tuning into online services to find solace. Evolving notions of spirituality mean that people want more diverse ways of engaging with religious practices, whether that's digitally or IRL.

Americans are tuning into online worship services

A survey has found that Gen Zers and Yers are worse than Boomers when it comes to spotting fake news. It comes as many put their trust into alternative sources of information, with the survey concluding that the more time someone spends online, the more susceptible they become to misinformation.




Younger Americans struggle to spot fake news

Instagram’s Threads app – long-awaited as a Twitter alternative – has been launched in more than 100 countries around the world. Its instant popularity speaks to people’s desire for social platforms that offer an escape from the mounting prevalence of online misinformation and hate speech.




Meta’s Threads app offers an antidote to Twitter

As the war in Ukraine rages on, refugees are flooding out of the country and searching for new places to settle. Mastercard partnered with McCann Poland to make it easier for refugees to find new places to live on its app, positioning itself as a brand offering genuine and tangible help.

Mastercard helps Ukrainian refugees resettle in Poland

Data suggests that Britons are significantly more likely to place their trust in civil servants rather than ministers. The findings point to a significant distrust in government, which could explain the emerging ways people, especially younger people, are engaging with political issues.

UK public trusts civil servants over ministers

The Korean National Police Agency has shown sensitivity through its 'Knock Knock' campaign, encouraging abuse victims to covertly contact the police. This initiative increased public reassurance at a time when trust in the police is dwindling, winning them the Glass Lion for Change at Cannes Lions.

'Knock Knock' offers covert solution to domestic abuse

Woola offers a solution to plastic pollution and wool waste by converting leftover wool into eco-friendly packaging, winning it the 2023 LVMH Innovation Award in the Sustainability & Greentech category. With supply chains under scrutiny, brands are having to innovate to satisfy discerning shoppers.

Woola tackles wool waste with plastic-free bubble wrap

Deinfluencing has disrupted content creation for many online personalities. Social media users are seeking figures who can help them learn about niche topics that pertain to their interests, offering authentic content that isn't monetarily biased – changing influencer culture in the process.

Knowledge-based creators drive new wave of influencers

Mothers are often the ones to wake up when a baby cries at night, and dads typically don’t take much paternity leave from work. Canvas8 spoke to investigative journalist and father Paul Morgan-Bentley to explore the pitfalls of conventional parenting methods and the future of equal parenting.

Paul Morgan-Bentley on the future of parenting

Ketamine clinics are closing down across the US, leaving patients feeling abandoned. Nue Life offers an alternative to patients where they can still access guidance to ketamine therapy on its free health tracking app – offering at-home guidance for therapy treatments so patients can take control. 

Nue Life offers guidance for at-home ketamine therapy

As the cost of traditional healthcare becomes a significant deterrent, droves of Americans are exploring alternative ways of tracking their wellbeing. A study has found that the number of people using health wearables has soared nationwide, indicating that trust in this tech is growing.

Americans use wearables for affordable health control

The 2023 Reuters Institute Digital News Report has found that a growing number of people trust social media influencers as news sources over journalists. As trust in traditional institutions continues to falter, this study highlights how information is at even more risk of being distorted.

People are turning to influencers for their news

At a time when AI and automation are causing widespread labor market disruption, workers are having to adapt their skills to meet a new reality. With both creativity and technical knowledge in high demand, how can brands and educators balance arts and STEM learning to prepare the future workforce?

How can STEM and arts education be intertwined?

A survey has shown that Chileans are open to plant-based products if the nutritional benefits equal that of animal-based products. Amid a legal battle surrounding the labelling of vegan products, there are opportunities for meat alternatives that clearly profess their origin and health benefits.

Chilean interest in plant-based alternatives is booming

Youth unemployment has reached some of its highest rates in China as young people deal with economic uncertainty and reevaluate their lifestyles. These rates reflect a prioritisation of wellbeing and highlight a disconnect between education and employment where brands can help bridge the gap.

Unemployment soars as Chinese youth recalibrate goals

Dancers and sex workers are captivating audiences on TikTok through realistic and engaging beauty and body care recommendations. Their non-expert advice on cosmetic products is fulfilling a burgeoning desire for more authentic reviews and opinions on social media platforms. 

StripperTok is becoming an unlikely authority on beauty

Data shows that more Americans than ever say they now follow a different religion to the one they grew up practicing. With Gen Zers switching religions faster than others, the findings of the survey reflect a wider trend in which people are finding spirituality, comfort, and faith via other means.

Americans increasingly switch and ditch religious ties

Gen Z has more insight into celebrities’ lives – and wardrobes – than any previous cohort. Yet rather than seeking inspiration solely from the stars, many are getting tips directly from their stylists. What does the growing influence of these individuals reveal about Zers’ approach to fashion?

Why are stylists fashion icons for Gen Z?

The combination of the lingering effects of the pandemic, climate change worries, and the economic downturn is changing people's attitudes towards death. Off the back of the permacrisis, people are looking for budget-friendly and eco-friendly alternatives to honour their death.

Tight budgets lead to interest in alternative funerals

Time magazine is removing its paywall to expand the readership for the publication's digital news. This move makes information accessible to all audiences and is an interesting shift away from a subscription model at a time when many platforms are struggling to monetize reporting. 

'Time' removes paywall to broaden readership

A survey has revealed that more 18- to 25-year-olds in the US believe in a ‘higher power’ in 2022 than in 2021, though this belief does not necessarily stem from faith in conventional religion. Alternate forms of spirituality are helping young people derive a greater sense of control and community.

Gen Z looks to spirituality for control and community

A YouGov survey tracking Singaporean perspectives on social media privacy and regulation found that people want less government intervention. People are no longer turning to traditional institutions of power, but as this research shows, there's still uncertainty as to who they're looking to instead.

Singaporean TikTokkers want less social media regulation

Skills like visual communication are becoming highly coveted by employers, but many people don't have access to tools to help develop these skills. As a result of competitive job markets, people are increasingly looking to upskill to meet their own expectations and those of prospective employers.

Employers are increasingly expecting multifaceted hires

Faced with various crises – from the pandemic to climate change – Americans are looking for alternative ways to maintain their physical and mental health, with many self-diagnosing and self-treating due to restricted access to conventional help. But who exactly is driving this alt-health boom?

Who’s driving the alt-health boom in the US? 

The South Korean government is introducing a youth fund that supports young people facing severe social withdrawal. However, with a lack of trust in government policies and what could be seen as a surface-level solution to a structural problem, public opinion on the scheme seems divided at launch.

South Korea offers financial support for reclusive youth

Many Canadians are struggling to put food on the table, but the Inflation Cookbook provides a solution. By using AI to track fluctuating food prices and offering affordable recipes based on live pricing data, it's demonstrating how brands can empower households with knowledge and tools.

Inflation Cookbook uses AI to boost Canadians' budgets

Over recent years there has been a resurgence of late-90s and early-00s designs, silhouettes, and styles in fashion. Catholic symbolism has also grown in prominence, thanks to the popularity of social media imagery of #CatholicCore tropes. Can #ChristianCore revive a collective cultural heritage?

What’s behind the rise of #ChristianCore?

Starbucks has partnered with mobile app Sanctuary to match customers with the perfect drink for their spring horoscope. The collaboration highlights emerging opportunities for personalization while providing an example of how to relate with people through moments of shifting faith.

Starbucks serves mysticism with Zodiac coffee orders

TfL has launched a campaign encouraging bystanders to prevent incidents of abuse and help victims to feel less isolated. Following research suggesting that people would feel more comfortable intervening if they had more information, the campaign features potential intervention techniques.

TfL campaign encourages travellers to help prevent abuse

Recent years have seen a steep decline in marriage and births in China, with many challenging the government's desire to boost these rates. In that vein, the government has launched a state-sponsored dating app, sparking mixed reactions and debate on the reach of the state into private life. 

State-led dating app sparks privacy concerns in China

Netflix's global hit The Glory centres on a young working-class woman's dark retribution for violence she endured as a teenager. Inspired by real-life themes of injustice and exclusion, global content platforms are increasingly exploring controversial subject matter through local cultural lenses.

Korean revenge drama 'The Glory' lures Asian audiences

Research suggests that young people are shunning traditional forms of authority and forging their own paths to combat feelings of instability. Higher education is increasingly being seen as unnecessary, and Gen Zers are turning to freelance roles for control over their own schedule and careers.

Gen Z shuns college and traditional career paths

One in two Australian Gen Zers are taking health advice from influencers, despite their lack of qualifications. It comes as younger generations turn to peers and social media for various queries, often due to their wariness of traditional forms of authority and costly systems.

Aussies prioritise health advice from online influencers

While the pandemic is firmly in the rearview mirror, its longstanding impact has brought about a culture of more intentional travel. The Spotted By Locals app empowers holidaymakers to provide peer-to-peer reviews and opt out of the commercialised experiences offered to them by travel agencies.

Spotted By Locals empowers culture-conscious travellers

The sale of luxury watches has skyrocketed since the pandemic began, driven mostly by their craftsmanship, style, and social status appeal. But the boom in pre-owned watch sales is telling a slightly different story as annual returns on some collectibles surpass that of the S&P 500.

Preowned watches help HNWIs hedge bets against recession

The cost of living crisis has made people hyper-conscious about money, leading many to look for ways of better managing their finances. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Chuck Howard about how budgeting influences people’s spending behaviours and what brands can do to support consumers.

Help me stop spending! The science of budgeting

Chinese fashion label SISIO’s Fall/Winter collection combines Buddhism with calligraphy, emphasising peace and tranquillity for its wearers. Chinese Gen Zers are turning to spirituality to improve their mental health, and in doing so, they’re also redefining the contours of tradition and heritage.

SISIO's Buddhism-themed clothing champions mental health

With the cost of living crisis taking a huge toll on personal finances, Aussies are increasingly looking for ways to gain more financial control. While the world of cryptocurrency can seem like a bewildering minefield, Binance is on a mission to make it safe, inexpensive, and accessible for all.

Binance: crypto investing amid a cost of living crisis

The CDC's 2011-2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which charts trends in adolescent behaviors, has revealed an alarming mental health crisis among young girls. This signals a growing need to ensure there is adequate support for Gen Z’s mental health to prevent drug use as a coping mechanism.

Girls suffering with mental health turn to drugs 

Somzz is the first digital therapeutics device to be approved by South Korea's Ministry of Drug and Food Safety. The landmark approval hints at the increasing interest in alternative methods of healthcare and health tech in the country, opening the door to other brands in this space.

Somzz is South Korea's first digital therapeutics device

German edtech company Knowunity has raised €9 million Series A extension – allowing the company to expand the reach of its creator economy learning app. However, the monetary incentive of using the app could stoke parental concerns around extensive screen time – even if educational in nature.

Knowunity takes a scholarly approach to social media

Chani Nicholas has become a social media star for her role as a relatable astrologer who uses the cosmos to answer practical questions. From dealing with election results to how to get over an ex, she acts as a trusted adviser who guides her followers through the chaos of modern life.

Chani Nicholas: processing chaos through modern astrology

'He Gets Us', a high-profile campaign that tries to make Christian teachings relatable through the language of social justice, has raised questions about modern faith. Although Americans attend church less often than ever, they’re still looking for guidance from both religious and secular sources.

'He Gets Us' points to growth of secular spirituality 

The London outpost of Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness empire is closing, marking a shift in appetites when it comes to wellbeing. Jaded by content and brands championed by rich, White women, audiences are instead turning to extremes in their pursuit of health or rejecting wellness altogether.

Goop's London closure signifies a change in wellness

As attitudes to conventional medicine shift in the US, people are opening up to alternative healing practices. NYC-based organization Cardea has created a wellness space that combines sound and monitored drug therapies to offer customizable wellness journeys toward self-discovery.

Cardea facilitates alternative healing in New York

A Japanese cafe is facilitating financial independence for people with physical impairments through a robot-waiter system. In addition to integrating people who are paralysed into everyday society, Dawn Ver cafe is presenting AI as a tool that can help foster human connection.


Japanese cafe embraces AI to boost disabled employment

As 'quiet quitting' ignites conversations around toxic work environments, people are also being faced with layoffs, leading to distrust in the corporate world. In response, employees are looking for alternative career paths as companies such as ZenBusiness seek to empower entrepreneurial mindsets.

ZenBusiness encourages rejection of corporate jobs

Lifecycle

People are searching for stability in alternative sources of authority