The New Meanings of Luxury
Luxury has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades. The digital era has ushered in an unprecedented democratization of luxury—more people than ever… Read More »The New Meanings of Luxury
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Kim Pillen
In losing friction, we risk losing personal growth
AI may seem like a new chapter, but it magnifies an old concern: are we losing our autonomy, our memory, our humanity? From Plato to… Read More »In losing friction, we risk losing personal growth
How the stories you read shape your brain
Our brains are constantly adapting to the stimuli we receive from the outside world. News is a powerful stimulus: the more we are exposed to… Read More »How the stories you read shape your brain
Has Gen Z become more conservative?
Since the 1980s, the Netherlands has seen a steady progressive trend, with society becoming increasingly open to progressive values such as same-sex marriage and other… Read More »Has Gen Z become more conservative?
When words carry moral weight it is likely to backfire
The New York Times recently shared a list of words that are disappearing in the new Trump administration. The list consisted of hundreds of terms… Read More »When words carry moral weight it is likely to backfire
Gen Z’s Phone Phobia
Gen Z often shies away from phone calls. Recent research indicates that 60% of Gen Z’ers “dread” receiving phone calls. Another study points out that… Read More »Gen Z’s Phone Phobia
Has our pursuit of independence come at the cost of our social ties?
In our modern world, we’ve achieved unprecedented levels of personal autonomy. With decreasing institutional religions (like the church), increasing equal rights, and technological advancements, we… Read More »Has our pursuit of independence come at the cost of our social ties?
Listening alone? You are still part of something bigger
Music is key in many subcultures—it unites, energizes, and creates shared experiences. Whether it’s at a festival, a club, or just singing lyrics out loud… Read More »Listening alone? You are still part of something bigger
Should we use humor to talk about issues?
Laughter is the most social of human expressions. When hearing someone laugh, we cannot help but laugh or smile ourselves. It is sociable in a… Read More »Should we use humor to talk about issues?
Is this hidden crisis fueling toxic masculinity?
Tech bros, broligarchy, fascisme… The headlines have been piling up over the past weeks, with Trump and Musk making waves. Why do men who exaggerate… Read More »Is this hidden crisis fueling toxic masculinity?
