Kim Pillen

Queuing is an inevitable feature of contemporary urban life. But we are no longer lining up only for viral pastries or the latest iPhone. Increasingly,… Read More »All play, no work

What does it do to you when the world keeps treating your life as if you’re “behind”…even when you’re simply living the new reality? We… Read More »How traditional (outdated) milestones contribute to loneliness

Diversity may open the door, but inclusion decides who truly belongs. And in a world where identities are increasingly politicized and our geopolitical environment feels… Read More »Diversity is the start, inclusion makes the difference

We often believe that the best conversations happen when we’re on the same page. But new neuroscience research shows the opposite. The researcher used a… Read More »Good conversations aren’t about agreement, they’re about curiosity

We seem to have reached the peak of social media. Where these platforms once symbolised connection and visibility, they now seem to be losing their… Read More »Why we’re spending less time on social media

American political scientist Francis Fukuyama recently wrote an interesting article about the root of rising populism in so many countries recently. Experts of all kinds… Read More »Why is populism on the rise now?

Protesting is not what it used to be. Today, young people are taking their activism also online, using hashtags, memes, and TikToks to spark change.… Read More »Gen Z and the new rules of revolt

In boardrooms around the world, AI is still being sold as the ultimate productivity machine, a digital colleague that never sleeps, never complains and always… Read More »The productivity illusion: Why AI is slowing us down

Today’s digital infrastructure is built to make life easier, save time, reduce hassle, and increase fun. It helps us order groceries with a few taps,… Read More »Making an effort; A plea for the long term

A quiet revolution is taking place: we are becoming less and less religious, worldwide and across generations. New research published in Nature Communications shows that… Read More »Secularisation without borders