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A research platform exploring society’s new rules.

The Rising Superpower

We sat down with thought leaders across five different industries to discuss the changing world of fandom and how technology is empowering fans to take back control.

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The Parenting Upgrade

We sat down with a range of child development experts to discuss the current state of parenting, the role of technology within the family, and how technology might enable a parenting upgrade.

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The Cultural Uprising

We sat down with a range of influential Black thought leaders to discuss the historic resurgence of the anti-racist movement, how the power dynamics in mainstream culture are shifting, and where we go from here.

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The Opening Issue

Our Opening issue gives an overview of what we see as the biggest set of cultural changes since the sixties. In it you’ll find conversations with people leading changes in how we build relationships, find meaning and express ourselves.

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Opening Up The Outdoors

We sat down with Phil Young, former co-host of Channel 4’s Board Stupid, to discuss the representation gap in the outdoors and how the younger generation is taking matters into their own hands.

The Ground-up Digital Fashion Revolution

We spoke to Nirmala Shome, Head of Community at The Fabricant, about how digital fashion is inspiring a community driven revolution. Nirmala Shome is the Head of Community at The…

Co-Creating the Future of Beauty

We sat down with content creator Diipa Büller-Khosla to talk about what it’s like building a next generation skincare brand with 1.7 million fans as co-founders. Diipa Büller-Khosla is a…

Re-imagining the VIP Pass

We spoke to Ryan Abary, Community Manager at Sturdy Exchange, about how artists are curating NFT experiences for their fans.

The Rise of ‘Niche’ Fandoms

We talked to Deere, a full-time streamer about building fanbases on Twitch, and why the future of gaming is going to be all about embracing ‘niche’ fandoms. Deere is a…

Football’s Future Belongs to Fans

We spoke to Finley Hayhurst about how Web3 is taking the power away from the football establishment and putting it into the hands of fans. Finley Hayhurst is a former…

Breaking the Fourth Wall

We spoke to Andrew Davenport, the creator of Teletubbies, In the Night Garden, and Moon and Me, about what it takes to create entertainment that captures kids’ attention.

Embracing Kids’ Digital Worlds

We spoke to the CEO of Peppy Pals about technology as a tool for helping children to develop empathy and emotional intelligence–and why parents shouldn’t reject it.

Training for a Digital World

We spoke to Jordan Shapiro, international speaker and author, about the challenges, realities, and opportunities of raising children in a connected world.

Exiting the Helicopter

We spoke to Zelda Yanovich, founder of human.dev, about how parenting styles are evolving and how technology can help us evolve past the limits of helicopter parenting.

Understanding Black Joy

We spoke to director & photographer Lou Jasmine about how understanding Black Joy, as well as Black trauma, will be essential in the new cultural landscape.

Allyship in the Digital Age

We spoke to activist & author Sophie Williams about today’s culture of allyship, and what it truly means to take an ‘anti-racist’ stance.

Finding Our Blind Spots

We sat down with publisher Gunifort Uwambaga to talk about taking a second look at what’s on our bookshelves and figuring out where our blind spots are.

Decolonizing Food

We spoke to chef & writer Zoe Adjonyoh about how every element of culture, including what we eat, is being ‘de-colonized’.

The Power of Culture

We spoke to museum curator Ayoko Mensah about today’s cultural power struggle and how our institutions are being forced to adapt.

The New Churches

Community and where we are looking for it is changing. Rather than church, many people are turning to places like fitness classes or social movements to find a sense of belonging.

Sweating The Spiritual

We spoke with Rowen Aida, an instructor at Soulcycle, to learn about the euphoria of group fitness and why people keep crediting her for changing their lives.

Modern Movements

We sat down with Alex Weller, Patagonia’s European Marketing Director, to discuss how the next generation of activists are forming a whole new type of community.

Flaunt What We’ve Got

The body positivity movement is growing fast. It wants to make us more happy with our bodies and more satisfied with our sex lives.

Taking The Shame Out Of Sex

We sat down with sex educators Laureen HD and Zoë Ligon to talk about living openly with STIs and why online censorship is holding back our ability to progress on sex education.

Broadening Beauty

We sat down with photographer Peter DeVito to talk about why body positivity needs to be seen as more than a trend and the rise of Instagram as a platform for the movement.

A Space To Finally Be Ourselves

Social media is helping people explore who they are and become more open-minded. It’s where they feel most authentic and free to be themselves.

The Imperfect Power Of Labels

We sat down with Jamie Windust, a non-binary model, writer and speaker, to discuss how social media helped them find their identity and the limits and power of labels.

Finding Your People

We spoke with Nafisa Bakkar, the co-founder of Amaliah, to discuss the challenges of navigating Muslim identity today and how social media is helping make the journey easier.

Redefining The Mainstream

We’re seeing a more diverse set of voices take over mainstream culture, but there’s still a long way to go in many areas.

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