#societal-trends
#societal-trends

Obsessed with the Coldplay kiss cam story? I was too, until I realised the sinister truth at the heart of it | Arwa Mahdawi

The story of a couple caught on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert highlights the relentless scrutiny of public life, revealing the consequences of such exposure.

Social media marketing

#ireland

Parenting

What's it like becoming a father after 50? Two Irish men share the highs and lows of being later-life dads

1 week ago

Miscellaneous

'The big thing you're paying for is the donor sperm. I decided early on that I was going to go for a known donor'- The cost of becoming a single mum by choice

Parenting

What's it like becoming a father after 50? Two Irish men share the highs and lows of being later-life dads

1 week ago

Miscellaneous

'The big thing you're paying for is the donor sperm. I decided early on that I was going to go for a known donor'- The cost of becoming a single mum by choice

more#ireland

fromAmerican Banker

2 weeks ago

Card, cash or mobile app? People judge your status by how you pay

The last time such a dramatic transformation occurred in consumer payment behavior was about 50 years ago, during the transition to credit cards.

Mobile UX

#childcare

fromFast Company

Parenting

America's sandwich generation is overwhelmed. Can this app help?

3 weeks ago

UK news

Bridget Phillipson says she wants more young people in UK to have children

fromFast Company

Parenting

America's sandwich generation is overwhelmed. Can this app help?

3 weeks ago

UK news

Bridget Phillipson says she wants more young people in UK to have children

"The Gen Z gaze": Gen Z's refusal to say hi to customers is setting off older generations

The 'Gen Z gaze' highlights generational differences in customer service expectations and the impact of technology and social interactions.

Green shoes, fake babies and a mega yacht: photos of the day Wednesday

The reborn baby doll phenomenon reflects a complex intersection of artistry and emotion, prompting discussions on the values we assign to lifelike objects and their impact on society.

Toronto Raptors

#dog-ownership

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

Dogs are treated like child surrogates' by their owners, new study finds

Dog ownership is becoming a popular alternative to parenting amid declining birth rates.

fromNew York Post

Parenting

More people are choosing to have pets over children, study reveals

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

Dogs are treated like child surrogates' by their owners, new study finds

Dog ownership is becoming a popular alternative to parenting amid declining birth rates.

fromNew York Post

Parenting

More people are choosing to have pets over children, study reveals

more#dog-ownership

2 months ago

Rethink what we expect from parents': Norway's grapple with falling birthrate

Norway is experiencing a significant decline in birthrates despite its family-friendly policies.

I have gap teeth. Should I fix them?

...the dental prosthetics market has tripled over the past 20 years and is expected to grow by more than 70% in the next five...

Mental health

#mental-health

UK news

Crap jobs, fewer homes, less money, toxic politics. And peak happiness eludes the young: who knew? | Zoe Williams

45 is now considered the age of peak happiness, with substantial increases in life satisfaction reported after 40.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

An Epidemic of Need: The Surge in Childhood Psychiatric Diagnoses

The rise in childhood diagnoses reflects societal shifts in understanding rather than an actual increase in mental health issues.

Expanded definitions in DSM-5 blur the lines of mental health diagnostics and increase access.

UK news

Crap jobs, fewer homes, less money, toxic politics. And peak happiness eludes the young: who knew? | Zoe Williams

45 is now considered the age of peak happiness, with substantial increases in life satisfaction reported after 40.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

An Epidemic of Need: The Surge in Childhood Psychiatric Diagnoses

The rise in childhood diagnoses reflects societal shifts in understanding rather than an actual increase in mental health issues.

Expanded definitions in DSM-5 blur the lines of mental health diagnostics and increase access.

Kalshi site lets people trade on a broad range of topics

Kalshi is a prediction market for trading outcomes of events, akin to a stock market framework.

Right-wing politics

It is about vulnerable guys': violent far-right groups in Sweden recruit boys as young as 10

Rise in Nazi salute among youth linked to public figures' actions, indicating normalization of far-right behaviors.

Growing far-right extremism in Sweden necessitates urgent intervention efforts.

Marketing tech

Murderer, abuser, billionaire or cheater - my week dating creepy AI boyfriends

Many users of virtual companionship apps actively seek out toxic and abusive character traits.

Fashion & style

Flamboyance, creativity, club culture and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again

The 1980s, often blamed for societal issues, also sparked a positive culture of creativity and style celebrated in current exhibitions.

Martin Breheny: Scrapping All-Ireland round-robin system isn't 'a joke' - Congress vote shows how unpopular it has become

In an age when brash and bold frequently trumps sane and sensible, it's easy to opt for what gets more attention. This preference for sensationalism over substance has become a common theme, leading to a deterioration of meaningful discourse across various domains.

UK politics