Staying grounded in rapid transformation

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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.

Enjoy, Your Majesty

  1. Cultuur & internet

    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 (opent in een nieuw tabblad)
  2. AI & technologie

    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 (opent in een nieuw tabblad)
  3. Leven & welzijn

    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 (opent in een nieuw tabblad)
  4. AI & technologie

    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 (opent in een nieuw tabblad)
  5. AI & technologie

    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 (opent in een nieuw tabblad)
  6. Cultuur & internet

    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 (opent in een nieuw tabblad)
  7. AI & technologie

    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 (opent in een nieuw tabblad)
  8. Film, muziek & media

    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 (opent in een nieuw tabblad)

“The scariest moment is always just before you start.”

— Stephen King

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