In #vanlife’s most current iteration, it’s not the open road that dictates the voyage; it's the digital economy behind the wheel. 

Who will be the ‘Netflix of Games’? Earlier this week, we looked at the contenders in the arena. Now, we consider how the battle will truly bear out.

The rise of Netflix was transformative for the TV industry. Now subscription services are changing the world of games.

Sex tech is a growing $30 billion industry. The Future of Sex Report says that, by 2045, one in 10 young adults will have had sex with a humanoid robot.

Digital communication tools lend themselves well to activism. They help create a sense of identity, increase visibility, and are relatable. But they are also easily manipulated—so easily that they are often hijacked. 

How things are seen—not only on a sensory level, but also how they are perceived—has important cultural dimensions. XR technology will dramatically impact our relationship to the visible and invisible.

Gen Z is increasingly disenchanted by social media use and its impact on wellbeing. This has led to a rise in quests for more authenticity, and the emergence of “anti-social” social apps. 

Technology culture is fuelling an industry of wellness and life coaching ... and you are the product.

It is impossible to know the full calculus behind Xi’s hopes for “trickledown” common prosperity. While his aim of levelling the playing field is, likely in part, driven by a motivation to maintain personal and party power, his recent reforms will make at least a small dent in China’s rampant inequality.