#societal-change
#societal-change

European startups

Why Entrepreneurship Is the Cure to an Unstable Economy | Entrepreneur

Gadgets

10 hours ago

How Air-Conditioning Built Our Reality

The invention of air conditioning profoundly transformed human life and societal dynamics, allowing habitation in extreme climates and boosting productivity.

fromEntrepreneur

European startups

Why Entrepreneurship Is the Cure to an Unstable Economy | Entrepreneur

Musk's greatest fear realized as adults find replacement for babies

Western fertility rates are declining, with more people opting for dog ownership instead of having children.

2 weeks ago

We are a passionately multiracial team': Zimbabwe return to England transformed

The last time England played a Test match against Zimbabwe, in 2003, Rob Key was in the middle order instead of the managing director's job.

Chicago Cubs

Higher education

6 months ago

How the Ivy League Broke America

The current meritocratic system perpetuates inequality and privilege, necessitating a radical rethinking of societal values and ideals.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

3 weeks ago

Sunny Side Up: Tips For Maintaining Optimism

Embracing hope is essential to maintain a positive outlook amid societal challenges.

Cognitive behavioral strategies can alleviate feelings of anxiety and uncertainty during tough times.

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

3 weeks ago

'Caught by the Tides' turns discarded documentary scraps into a remarkable drama

Jia Zhangke's 'Caught by the Tides' innovatively blends two decades of personal footage into a unique narrative focused on a woman's life amid societal change.

fromThe Nation

3 weeks ago

Nostalgia for the American Logger?

"Nostalgia for a supposedly lost past drives much of Trump's appeal, especially in blue-collar counties disrupted by industrial job loss and changes in societal norms."

Left-wing politics

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: As society becomes more tolerant of cannabis use, the drug itself is becoming a bigger health risk

Societal perceptions of drug use in politics are evolving, as seen in the differing reactions to Cowen and Varadkar's admissions.

fromIrish Independent

4 weeks ago

London politics

'I will miss it so badly' - emotional Joe Duffy recounts Liveline highlights and teases future plans

fromIndependent

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: As society becomes more tolerant of cannabis use, the drug itself is becoming a bigger health risk

Societal perceptions of drug use in politics are evolving, as seen in the differing reactions to Cowen and Varadkar's admissions.

fromIrish Independent

4 weeks ago

London politics

'I will miss it so badly' - emotional Joe Duffy recounts Liveline highlights and teases future plans

more#public-discourse

#education

Artificial intelligence

Maga's sinister obsession with IQ is leading us towards an inhuman future | Quinn Slobodian

The emphasis on IQ may diminish as AI integration transforms educational and economic landscapes.

Higher education

The New 'Marrying Down'

Women are increasingly marrying less-educated men, reversing traditional marriage patterns of the past.

Artificial intelligence

Maga's sinister obsession with IQ is leading us towards an inhuman future | Quinn Slobodian

The emphasis on IQ may diminish as AI integration transforms educational and economic landscapes.

Higher education

The New 'Marrying Down'

Women are increasingly marrying less-educated men, reversing traditional marriage patterns of the past.

more#education

I'm delighted to see gen Z men flocking back to church I just hope it's for the right reasons | Jessica White

The survey shows that church attendance in England and Wales has actually increased by 50% over the past six years, particularly among young men who value traditional family structures.

London startup

Digital life

fromwww.nytimes.com

Opinion | Come With Me if You Want to Survive an Age of Extinction

The digital revolution is creating a significant cultural bottleneck, threatening established ways of life and traditional institutions.

UK politics

If Britain is now resetting the clock on trans rights, where will that leave us? | Gaby Hinsliff

The Supreme Court ruling prioritizes biological sex over gender identity in equality law, a significant and potentially regressive shift in societal attitudes.

UK politics

From homework to housework, how British attitudes have changed since the 1930s

Public attitudes towards household chores and gender roles have significantly changed over the last 80 years, with men taking on more household responsibilities.

Digital life

fromPitchfork

fromwww.independent.co.uk

caroline: "Tell me I never knew that" [ft. Caroline Polachek]

'Tell me I never knew that' explores societal dislocation through powerful vocals and modern soundscapes, symbolizing a collective uncertainty in contemporary life.

9 ways that Covid changed France

The pandemic has permanently accelerated France's digital transformation and shifted many official processes online.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Coronavirus

Five years on, how the Covid pandemic changed life on a single UK street

Paris food

fromThe Local France

3 years ago

9 ways that Covid changed France

The pandemic has permanently accelerated France's digital transformation and shifted many official processes online.

Coronavirus

Five years on, how the Covid pandemic changed life on a single UK street

more#covid-19

fromThe Globe and Mail

Zosia Bielski

Zosia Bielski explores our evolving relationship with time post-pandemic, focusing on work, leisure, and the impact of a busier culture on daily life.

Toronto startup

#violence-against-women

fromwww.bbc.com

Violence against women and girls rises in London

Violence against women and girls in London has increased and requires societal change beyond policing.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Violence against women and girls in capital 'endemic' and getting worse, London Assembly told

VAWG has notably risen, highlighting urgent societal changes needed to protect women and girls in London.

fromwww.bbc.com

Violence against women and girls rises in London

Violence against women and girls in London has increased and requires societal change beyond policing.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

more#violence-against-women

Violence against women and girls in capital 'endemic' and getting worse, London Assembly told

VAWG has notably risen, highlighting urgent societal changes needed to protect women and girls in London.

Cryptocurrency

fromEntrepreneur

Why Tech Advancements Will Stop the Developed World's Dominance | Entrepreneur

Despite remarkable technological progress, society faces growing resentment towards capitalism and desensitization from media.

UK politics

When politicians tell us to focus on growth we need to ask: Why, and for whom?'

The socio-economic landscape is returning to pre-pandemic growth obsessions, neglecting deeper existential concerns.

Fashion & style

Sizing up: how stadiums, hospitals and airlines are adapting to rise in obesity

Industries worldwide are adapting to accommodate increasing rates of obesity, reflecting a shift in societal norms around body size.

fromIndependent

Ian O'Doherty: When even I am accused of being woke, you know the game is up for our modern-day witch-hunters

"Empathy is often spoken about in lofty terms during award season, but its essence is about understanding and connecting deeply with others through our experiences."

Women

Relationships

The Art of Splitting Up

Divorce, like marriage, has evolved, with increasing recognition of personal choice and the no-fault approach to ending relationships.

US politics

fromThe Verge

Elon Musk's first month of destroying America will cost us decades

Elon Musk's administration is creating immediate economic shockwaves and damaging long-term societal structures through mass unemployment and government inefficiency.

Left-wing politics

fromAdvocate.com

Why Donald Trump's suits are a sign that he's separating himself from his MAGA base

Trump's evolving fashion choices indicate a shift in his appeal from working-class to elite.

Miscellaneous

Seven Great Reads

Invisible habits influence personal choices significantly, often without awareness.

Marriage rates in America are declining, signaling changing societal norms.