Staying grounded in rapid transformation
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10 Things is a rare blend of the ten best things online that inspired us, caught our attention or made us smile. Over a decade of human curation, 365 issues in, zero filler.
In this 10Things issue, we consider the intersection of technology, culture, and societal shifts, showcasing how advancements like AI are transforming industries and human roles, while also raising challenges like ethical concerns and skill dependency. Cultural trends, from wellness extremism to niche aesthetics, reflect shifting values and collective identities. Meanwhile, art, mindfulness, and storytelling remain central in navigating these changes, fostering creativity and self-awareness amidst rapid transformation.
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Wellness Culture Is Now Peddling Extremism
From trad wives to raw milk, social media’s wellness trends have been radicalized—and could cost us a more equitable future.
Explore hereatmos.earth (opens in a new tab)Service as a Software: The New SaaS
Over the upcoming decade, AI-provisioned intelligence will become almost free, and instantly available. AI won’t just assist professionals — it will take over much of the work as a packed instant service provider. Welcome to the age of boundless skill scalability, where services transform into software and economies grow beyond human imagination.
Read moreuxtigers.com (opens in a new tab)The 70% problem: Hard truths about AI-assisted coding
A field guide and why we need to rethink our expectations.
Read more hereaddyo.substack.com (opens in a new tab)How meditation deconstructs your mind
Want to learn how to meditate? Scientists have a new theory that might change how you practice.
Learn more herevox.com (opens in a new tab)Things we learned about LLMs in 2024
A lot has happened in the world of Large Language Models over the course of 2024. Here’s a review of things Simon figured out about the field in the past twelve months, plus his attempt at identifying key themes and pivotal moments.
Read the review heresimonwillison.net (opens in a new tab)Spotify making their own AI music under fake artists, and pushing them instead of real ones?
From the music industry community on Reddit: Spotify making their own AI music under fake artists, and pushing them instead of real ones?
Take a look herereddit.com (opens in a new tab)Pinterest Predicts 2025
The Pinterest trend report is always a fun read. Apparently up and coming trends for 2025 include fisherman aesthetic, castle-core, and (our personal fave) sea witchery plus many more.
See more herebusiness.pinterest.com (opens in a new tab)Microsoft advances materials discovery with MatterGen
Microsoft has introduced MatterGen, an AI-driven platform designed to accelerate the discovery of new materials, potentially revolutionizing industries such as manufacturing and energy.
Learn more hereartificialintelligence-news.com (opens in a new tab)Pop Culture Trends of 2025
Showcasing how elements of mainstream media are influencing societal behavior and consumer goods, Trend Hunter’s pop culture category features everything from viral videos to film merchandise and political satire.
Explore heretrendhunter.com (opens in a new tab)Varying Portraits of Women in Top Films
This year’s Best Actress Oscar race is particularly crowded. With only five slots open, many fine performances may be edged out. Among the other front-runners are stars playing women struggling with sexuality, aging, life and death itself.
Read moreculturaldaily.com (opens in a new tab)
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