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BEYOND THE PARTY TRICK

Trendspotting only becomes strategic foresight the moment it changes a decision.

THE MISSING APPRENTICESHIP

If entry-level work disappears, where does the next generation learn judgment?

IDEA GLAMPING, ANYONE?

Imagine a loose federation of curious people from around the world who simply want to become smarter together.

LIFE UNSCRIPTED

Life is complicated. Hobbies don’t have to be. Sometimes they’re simply clues to who we are when nobody’s looking.

“THE ICK”

“The ick” isn’t just a dating buzzword—it’s a window into how modern culture makes snap judgments from tiny signals.

CULTURAL ECHOES

The newest thing in the room isn’t always the most powerful.

REDEFINING FREEDOM

For many young adults today, freedom is experienced differently.

FROM PREPPY TO FOUNDER

One generation wanted to get invited to the right house in Nantucket. Another wants to reinvent civilization from a standing desk in Palo Alto.

THE MISSING BRIDGE

In an AI economy, the most valuable people may be the most deeply human ones.

EVERYDAY SOCIOLOGY

I increasingly believe that seemingly small moments tell us more about society than polished speeches ever could.