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Decoding the fundamental trends shaping our world

Why Trends in Society?

Trends in Society (T&S) is dedicated to exploring and analyzing critical trends shaping our world today — from society and culture to economics, technology, government, and power.

Our overall trends thesis and analyis orients around these ten key trends.

Our Mission

We believe thoughtful understanding, dialogue, and action around a few essential trends is crucial for the future of our society. Trends in Society brings you rigorous analysis and thoughtful perspective, aiming to provide unique, forward-looking insights to help you navigate and positively influence the future.

Editorial Leadership

Trends in Society is brought to you by Chris Bolman, an author, founder, researcher, and data scientist focused on human, social, and economic sustainability, well-being, and resilience.

Chris also serves as editor-in-chief of This Week in Sustainability, one of the leading sustainability and climate-focused newsletters, and has taught over 10,000 students through various learning platforms.

Our Approach

We take a holistic, systems-thinking approach to analyzing trends, recognizing that the most significant changes in society often emerge from the intersection of multiple forces. Our coverage spans:

• Social and Cultural Transformation
• Innovation
• The Impacts of AI on Society
• Human Health and Wellness
• Nature and Sustainability
• and other macro trends that matter

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