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As a culture, what price do we pay for our preoccupation with the next?

We talk a lot in the U.S. about political polarization and extremism, but I’m beginning to think that loneliness and social alienation are an even greater threat.

As PMI grappled with the disconnect between our new corporate reality and outdated public perceptions, we reached out to Professor David W. Miller, PhD, a specialist in ethics and Director of the Princeton Faith & Work Initiative. We wanted to learn from him how organizations such as ours can rebuild trust, bring allies to our cause, and demonstrate that actions back our words.

Trendspotting is not just about predicting the next big thing; it’s about reading the room, connecting the dots, and staying five steps ahead.

How has it been three decades since I released my first annual trends report in 1994?

Healthcare is no longer a distinct realm overseen by professionals. It’s infused throughout our lives, and the person in charge isn’t a doctor or care team but the individual.

Maybe it’s because we’re hurtling into a new year. Or perhaps it’s that I spent countless hours poring over 29 years of my trends reports as I prepared the 30th and final edition. Whatever the cause, time weighs heavily on my mind these days.

There’s a lot more to color than hues, tints, and saturation. Pantone recently revealed its color of the year for 2025: Mocha Mousse.

Kara Swisher’s Burn Book is a masterful dive into the early days of new media and the digital frontier, brimming with sharp insights and unforgettable stories.

One of the emerging shifts I spotlight in my annual trends report is our changing relationship with generative artificial intelligence—in particular, its application as a tool to boost human creativity.