Concert ticket enables people to burst their musical bubble
When was the last time you did something for the first time? With so much of what we plan to do or buy happening online in our personalized algorithm bubble, we are likely to end up with experiences and products that
How Valentines celebrations are changing
You couldn’t miss out on it; Valentine's Day. As a tradition many brands tapped into the commercial day, celebrating love. However, the definition of what kind of love we celebrate has been broadened. Instead of focusing on the traditional romantic
What Pornhub’s report
can teach us about society
Pornhub delved into the data from billions of visits to see what content defined 2022. And with Porn sites attracting more visitors each month than Amazon, Netflix, and Twitter combined, Pornhubs yearly report is definitely worth taking a look at. One
How Hornbach responds to their employees’ need for radical flexibility
The pandemic led to a reset for workers, with many rethinking the role that employment plays in their lives. Resisting work's dominance, employees are increasingly demanding greater flexibility from current and future employers. According to a survey by Deloitte, already in
The hidden potential of talking to strangers
As you go about your day, you interact with family, friends and coworkers. These relationships can help you feel connected and cared for, allowing you to experience meaning in life. But what if there’s a whole category of people in your life
Why we love stuff
We are in the midst of the festive season where we set out to buy our loved ones a lot of presents. And even though we often say we “don’t need anything”, some studies show why we sometimes do need it. One study for
Why you want to eat breakfast with a stranger
How often do you interact with strangers? Just for fun, without expecting something in return. No coffee, groceries, romantic affection or job opportunity? Just a real, genuine interaction with someone unknown. With that idea in mind, the social app ‘The Breakfast'
Time well spent: visit an art museum
We tend to think of art as a luxury. However, with so many benefits to our mental health, art might be more essential than we think. Further research proves art can reduce stress and anxiety, decrease blood pressure, and fire up the pleasure
Dry Christmas?
Last year, more adults than ever participated in “Dry January”; 35% of legal-age adults in the U.S. had decided to cut alcohol for that month (compared to 21% in 2019). A similar trend can be found in the U.K. Grocery chain Tesco
Why do we all deserve a Christmas packed with traditions?
Decorating a Christmas tree, watching Home Alone, and having dinner with friends and family… Christmas is packed with traditions, which might be more beneficial to you than you think. Anthropologist and cognitive scientist Dimitri explains the psychological power behind the sacred and secular