Researchers find that there are smells that make us feel thinner and lighter, and other smells that do the opposite.The sounds of our footsteps can have a similar effect.The researchers suggest that sensory stimuli play a part in our self-image…
Suddenly, children went to school through Chromebooks, people ditched dining rooms for drive-throughs, workers flocked to Zoom in lieu of offices, and delivery became the status quo on just about everything. Burgeoning trends became commonplace overnight. And at the very…
New York’s new hottest club is . . . your living room. No, really. With more than bitter cold keeping us indoors for the next “who knows!” months, our at-home entertainment options are dwindling. Read more in Fast Company Designer…
In normal times, entire industries and business models don’t typically change seismically in the course of a year. But in 2020, the rules go out the window. Virtually every sector changed in some way since the beginning of the pandemic.…
Imagination is the ability to think counterfactually. Rather than living in the realm of what is, imagination gives us the ability to explore the realm of what is not but could be, enabling us to conceive and create new things…
What is the biggest opportunity you see for positive change in the post-pandemic world? And what is your best piece of advice for how to make change happen? Read more in weforum 20 views on the biggest opportunity for change…
From electric planes to tech sensors that can “see” around corners, this year’s list is packed with inspiring advances. Experts whittled down scores of nominations to a select group of new developments with the potential to disrupt the status quo…
Engagement with the arts takes on a higher significance during unsettled times, helping with mental strain and unleashing the imagination to escape, innovate and create new ways of being. Read more in Weforum Art therapy: This is how the arts…
It’s now been several months since companies first implemented their COVID-19 crisis response initiatives. Although in many parts of the world the virus continues to present serious health and economic challenges, company leaders must balance such urgencies with the need…
