The paradox of Gen Z tolerance
A recent survey among (over 1.500) British Gen Z’ers has unearthed an interesting finding. Generation Z is widely regarded as a tolerant and liberal cohort, paving the way on issues such as gender and multiculturalism. For example, only 48% of Gen Z
Optimism in Cop27 drops to a low
The famous climate summit Cop27, where world leaders meet to discuss solutions to combat climate change, is currently taking place. Technically speaking, putting most of the powerful people from around the world in a room could lead to significant action,
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
Are money worries as stressful as going through a divorce?
A study has ranked the most stressful situations for the human brain, revealing that financial strain is comparable to a major life event like a difficult breakup. Neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis took 1000 participants in Europe and the US through an Implicit Reaction
Why you want to prevent yourself from “Phubbing”
Phubbing, a.k.a. phone snubbing, is the act of snubbing someone in a social setting by looking at your phone instead of paying attention. Although the act is super common, you might catch yourself by phubbing from time to time. And
Deliveroo publishes a one-star review cookbook
A delivery meal is only as good as how it is delivered. That’s why meal delivery service Deliveroo published a tongue-in-cheek cookbook to bring some notorious one-star reviews to life. The book contains innovative fusion recipes like ‘Stairway dropped Birthday
A fashion collection designed by interns
UK fashion brand Hush has launched a fashion collection solely designed by in-house interns. Every piece is sustainably sourced and perfectly represents the brands “laid back style”. Instead of tasking interns with meaningless chores, hush shows to understand how to
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
Mindfulness (toys) for kids
Mindfulness and meditation are popular modern tools to handle busy days, and stress, to relax or regulate emotions. As traditional religion fades and the need for alternative forms of spirituality is rising (especially among young people), demand for new stuff arises.