Weed and yoga might just be a match made in heaven. But despite pot’s legal status in Denver, “ganja yoga” isn’t permitted. Well, unless you get stoned yourself and then go to a yoga class. But maybe there’s another option on the way…
Continue reading… “Get ready for weed yoga: The first legal cannabis spa may be on its way”
Japan is dealing with what economists call a “demographic time bomb.”
Continue reading… “9 signs Japan has become a ‘demographic time bomb’”
Swimming with the sharks makes perfect sense in our evolving corporate world.
Continue reading… “How Shark Tank is revolutionizing business school”
The United States’ massive food waste problem has an easy fix: People could start eating their leftovers.
Continue reading… “Why Americans have stopped eating leftovers”
Scientists from AncestryDNA analysed genome-wide genotype data from 774,516 Americans
This allowed researchers to identify the genetic ‘clusters’ within, or the genetic communities
The study reveals ancestral origins and migration patterns for specific groups across the country
September 23, 2017 – There is a generational shift going on that is not reflected in the dystopian politics we see in the United States these days. The vast majority of young people see green, sustainable, and socially responsible as critical values in their purchasing decisions according to a Nielsen global study done in 2015. It concludes that Generation Z, those age 15 to 20, is committed to a future where pocketbook sacrifices are perfectly acceptable if it means fighting global warming successfully.
Today’s teenagers don’t seem to care much about hitting the open road, scoring a six-pack with a fake ID, or asking their peers out on dates.
We’ve all heard about the dangers of texting and driving. Turns out texting and walking isn’t so safe, either.
Continue reading… “Texting trouble: Thousands injured by walking into walls”
Thanks to smartphones, millions of people around the globe are turning into prolific photographers. According to estimates from InfoTrends, people will take a hundred billion more photos in 2017 than they did in 2016. As highlighted by this chart from Statista — which is based on the InfoTrends’ data — the vast majority of those photos will be taken on smartphones.
Continue reading… “People will take 1.2 trillion digital photos this year — thanks to smartphones”
The country’s exceptionally thin safety net prompts residents—especially those with less-steady employment—to view partnership in more economic terms.
Continue reading… “America, home of the transactional marriage”
Fewer people in China are tying the knot – a trend alarming families and worrying the government. Gender inequality is at the heart of this phenomenon, writes Xuan Li.
Continue reading… “Why people aren’t getting married in China”
Imagine you have a close friend you frequently communicate with via text. One day, they suddenly die. You reel, you cry, you attend their funeral. Then you decide to pick up your phone and send them a message, just like old times. “I miss you,” you type. A little response bubble appears at the bottom of the screen. “I miss you too,” comes the reply. You keep texting back and forth. It’s just like they never left.
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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