Culture
Growth of online connectivity shaping cultures around the world; diversity of all kinds gaining new influence; the fusion of ideas and perspectives—this page covers the trends and news that will influence culture into the future.
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https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/mbybpb/the-death-of-death-v25n4
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Vice
RAADfest is the go-to science conference for immortalists of all stripes.
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/jun/07/air-quality-alerts-canada-wildfires-smoke-live-updates?CMP=twt_gu
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Theguardian
Tens of millions under air quality alerts as Canada's wildfire smoke spreads across USTens of millions of Americans are currently under air quality alerts as smoke from wildfires spreading through Canada drift southward across east coast states.Multiple states across the east coast including New...
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https://www.uts.edu.au/news/health-science/city-living-can-pose-developmental-risks
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Uts
It is expected that by 2030, more than 60% of the world's population will live in urban areas. New research highlights the wide range of urban exposures during early childhood, from air and noise pollution to overcrowding and limited green space, that can influence growth and development.The...
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https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2024/01/01/demographics-in-2023-worlds-cities-grow-as-populations-shrink/
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Breitbart
Demographic decline was a big story around the world in 2023, as most industrialized nations wrestled with lower fertility rates while countries like South Korea and China slid into population crises. Each crisis had unique cultural and historic factors, such as the lingering hangover from China's brutal One Child Policy of forced abortions and sterilization, but no one seemed able to crack the code of maintaining population growth alongside industrial development.
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https://screenrant.com/brubaker-phillips-night-fever-graphic-novel-preview/
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Screenrant
They've mastered the crime genre to a fine art, and now Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips are set to release their latest graphic masterpiece: Night Fever, a hardcover original graphic novel due to be released on June 14th from Image Comics.
Brubaker recently shared some new preview pages via his...
Brubaker recently shared some new preview pages via his...
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https://newshotstream.wordpress.com/2023/10/30/access-to-information-officer-commission-on-administrative-justice-office-of-the-ombudsman-maryann-wanjiru-the-initial-application-request-for-access-to-information-act-to-the-advocates-complain/
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Newshotstream
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Thanks for your diligent response. Very briefly below is the initial request for information made in accordance with section 8, Access to Information Act on 9th September 2023 to the Advocates Complaints Commission to enable appropriate action. Thank you in advance for your...
Thanks for your diligent response. Very briefly below is the initial request for information made in accordance with section 8, Access to Information Act on 9th September 2023 to the Advocates Complaints Commission to enable appropriate action. Thank you in advance for your...
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https://www.engadget.com/2018-03-22-siren-epic-games-unreal-engine-vicon.html
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Engadget
Epic Games has been obsessed with real-time motion capture for years, but the company is now trying to take its experiments with the technology one step further.
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https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/what-is-the-future-of-work-and-the-metaverse/
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Xrtoday
For years, innovators, business leaders, vendors, and developers have discussed the same topic the future of work although what is it and does the metaverse fit in?The world as we know it has evolved, and the workplace has changed, leading to new predictions on what the future might hold for...
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https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rspb.2013.2561
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Royal Society Publishing
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https://www.luxurydaily.com/global-business-travel-spending-to-reach-1-8t-by-2027-report/
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Luxurydaily
Email Print Reprints ARTICLE TOOLS SPONSOR. Expenditures for professional trips are booming according to the latest findings. The 2023 GBTA Business Travel Index Outlook predicts that by the end of 2024, spending in the category will surpass pre-pandemic numbers. Forecasted to hit $1.4 trillion next year, and $1.8 trillion in 2027, workers around the world continue to soar to new heights.
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https://vator.tv/news/2023-12-22-boomerang-ventures-talks-investing-in-pediatric-health-education-startup-xploro
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Vator
Xploro uses AR, gaming, and AI to offer health information, to engage and inform young patients
Pediatrics is a space that doesn't see much venture funding: in the first three quarters of 2023, digital health startups addressing pediatric health raised $413.6 million across 20 deals, or just...
Pediatrics is a space that doesn't see much venture funding: in the first three quarters of 2023, digital health startups addressing pediatric health raised $413.6 million across 20 deals, or just...
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https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240327050672
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Koreaherald
Amid the escalating US-China rivalry, global supply chains are being reshaped and India, the world's fifth-largest economy, is getting fresh attention from South Korean tech giants.India boasts the world's largest population, at over 1.4 billion people, and a robust economy that has experienced...
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https://smallbiztrends.com/2023/05/using-tech-tools-to-grow-your-business.html
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Smallbiztrends
Today's small businesses have access to more tech tools than ever. But if you want these tools to actually impact your business, you need to understand the best ways to use them. Luckily, members of the online small business community have experience with a huge array of digital tools. Read on for their top tips.
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https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2023/09/miss-shophia-go-travel-returns-to-penang/
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Ttrweekly
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 September 2023: Mark your calendars and get ready for the highly anticipated return of Miss SHOPhia Go Travel, Malaysia's premier niche product travel fair, organised by Tourism Malaysia. Happening from 27 to 29 October 2023 at Gurney Paragon Mall, travellers can look forward to an extraordinary event coinciding with the year-end festivities, promising exciting deals and discounts.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lqnh
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Bbc
Dennis Potter's newly discovered play, music writer Cathi Unsworth on goth culture, srtist Isaac Julien on his exhibition What Freedom is to Me, at Tate Britain.
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Samira Ahmed speaks to John Cook, Professor of Media at Glasgow Caledonian University about his discovery of a...
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Samira Ahmed speaks to John Cook, Professor of Media at Glasgow Caledonian University about his discovery of a...
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https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/paper-tree-ar-origami-sculptures/
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Adweek
Don't miss Brandweek, Adweek's ultimate experience for marketers, September 11-14 in Miami. Connect with peers and gain insights and inspiration from top brand marketers and industry icons at Glossier, Coca-Cola, Taco Bell and more. Register. Immersive content and design firm Rock Paper Reality recently collaborated with Google's Geospatial Creator and Adobe Aero to create an augmented reality experience that showcases some of the possibilities available for brands and businesses using Google's and Adobe's tech.
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https://www.americancityandcounty.com/2023/12/12/generative-ai-virtual-reality-top-deloittes-annual-2024-technology-trends-report/
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Americancityandcounty
From the rise of artificial intelligence to increasingly complex cyberattacks, much has changed in the digital landscape over the last year. Local governments, which safeguard critical data and infrastructure, have been at the forefront of that evolution. Administrators need to be one step ahead of the technological curve to ensure their constituents are secure both physically and digitally.
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https://venturebeat.com/2014/12/18/how-big-data-can-change-the-music-industry/
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Venture Beat
Guest Industry leaders continue to focus on streaming royalties as the only future of artists’ revenue. As of yet, the fate of music monetization remains undecided. Some argue the goal is — and always will be — to simply get artists’ music in the ears of consumers.
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https://allwork.space/2023/10/living-and-working-in-megastructures-exploring-saudi-arabias-innovative-vision-for-the-future-of-work/
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Allwork
Two city-buildings called "The Line" and "Mukaab" are being built in Saudi Arabia. In the future, work/life within The Line and the Mukaab in Saudi Arabia will be a blend of innovation, sustainability, and advanced technology. Given the heavy emphasis on technology, it's likely that many jobs within these two city-sized buildings will involve remote work, potentially even attracting digital nomads from around the world.
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https://www.moreaboutadvertising.com/2024/02/elvis-wins-african-originals-sustainable-drinks-brand/
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Moreaboutadvertising
Kenyan craft beverage brand African Originals has appointed elvis as its global lead creative agency following a two-way pitch. Elvis will now work with African Originals to develop a brand communications strategy and creative platform for the launch of its Mara Edition gin brand in the US, UK and Africa.
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Large social media platforms are striving to keep content creators on their platforms to keep engagement levels high. Meanwhile, creators are exploring ways to monetize their content and find new audiences.
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https://www.seeddaily.com/reports/In_Spain_hi-tech_hops_keep_beer_bitter_as_climate_bites_999.html
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Outside the warehouse in northwestern Spain, it's a freezing, foggy morning but inside it's balmy, the warmth and LED lights fooling 360 hop plants to flower as if it were late August. Mounted on a soaring grid system of cables and wire, these vigorous climbing plants are in full flower, covered in delicate papery-green hops which are prized for giving beer its unique aroma and crisp, refreshing bitterness.