Amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we rarely take the time to examine new perspectives. We rush to appointments, try to be as productive as possible and strive to make the most of our time. But what does that even mean?
Our trends remind us to take a step back and think about space, time – and what really matters to us.
A glimpse into the future
What we sometimes fail to realise is that time is our most valuable resource, which means it is finite. Because of this, we often, we divide our activities into categories, such as: necessary, meaningful, purposeful and “nice to have.” When it comes to our professional lives, the growing discourse surrounding the four-day week, care work and work-life balance reveals that our priorities are slowly shifting. It’s About Time we re-evaluate our relationship with time – and not just in terms of working hours.
A big portion of our time is spent on learning. But with new technology like generative AI tools readily available, is this still the case? We are seeing more global educational institutions being overwhelmed with this new technology, AI tools have been banned and reinstated, and some may fear that we could unlearn how to learn. What happens to our critical thinking and problem-solving skills when we leave the laborious tasks to AI? Our trend Evolving Education shows how learning is changing in the context of AI and beyond.
We also have a lot to learn when it comes to relationships. We might long for a committed relationship, but reject the concept of marriage. Or perhaps we are most fulfilled when single. We are seeing more individuals hitting the reset button on their understanding of relationships. It’s time for a Relationship Reset that re-examines relationships and questions outdated social norms.
Relationships are still a mystery to many – and so is space. We are in the midst of a new space race – no longer only a competition among states, but increasingly carried out by billionaires. Commercial flights are now available to purchase, that is, if you have a few thousand dollars and lots of free time. But the sky is no longer the limit as we venture into the great unknown. In love as in space, we encounter inexplicable phenomena and infinite possibilities – the Space Craze is in full swing!
These are just some of the topics we are exploring this year. Curious to learn more? You can find the full list of trends here. Many thanks to Adel & Link for their latest Trendvernissage update – see how they build upon last year’s here.
