Urgency is a symptom. You know the drill: you’re happily plugging away at your project when suddenly—bam! A fresh, shiny “urgent” task drops into your lap, and just like that, you shatter your focus. This scenario is as common as Monday mornings and as frustrating as a screen full of “update now” pop-ups. It’s not …
The future of full automation. The concept of full automation is becoming increasingly feasible. Machines and artificial intelligence (AI) are taking over virtually all roles traditionally performed by humans. For some companies, this vision is not merely a fantasy. It is a strategic goal to reduce the burden of hiring, training, and maintaining a human …
Mental fatigue, caused by endless social media streams and a perpetual barrage of information, has become a pervasive issue. This fatigue isn’t just a personal challenge but a widespread phenomenon impacting millions in the UK and beyond. The modern lifestyle, characterized by incessant swiping, multitasking, and an ever-present fear of missing out (FOMO), has fundamentally …
Fear is a powerful emotion, and as we approach 2025. Many of today’s anxieties will evolve, intensify, or take new forms. Some fears are rooted in real, rapidly changing circumstances. At the same time, others stem from our collective imagination or distrust in evolving technologies and systems. What will people fear most in 2025, and …
My Dear, dear phone. From your origins as a bulky, stationary device that graced the halls of our homes to the sleek, ever-present companion nestled in our pockets today, the phone has evolved from a mere tool to something much more profound. It has become an extension of our very selves, shaping our behaviours, our …
It wasn’t too long ago when the world was buzzing with excitement over electric vehicles (EVs). If you think back just a few years, there was a strong narrative: electric cars were the future, and they would save our environment. The logic seemed sound. If we could just get rid of gas-guzzling, carbon-emitting cars and …
Let’s talk about procrastination. We all know the feeling: you sit down to tackle that looming project, only to find yourself suddenly captivated by the riveting world of cat videos or scrolling through endless memes. It’s like your productivity gets hijacked by a rogue desire to indulge-watch everything on Netflix or explore the latest TikTok …