
IN SPOTLIGHT
The Shift in Technological Platforms and Business Ecosystems Over Time
Every 50 years or so, according to Kondratieff wave theory, capitalist economies reorganise themselves around a new technological foundation, sparking the rise of new business ecosystems. Where are we now in that cycle—and what might the next foundation look like?
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Why do the lengths of societal cycles vary?
From biological markers to power structures, many variables shape how we understand the rhythm of societal change.
Are there five, six or even more different lengths of societal cycles?
Across history, patterns of rise and fall, peace and war, innovation and decline seem to unfold in rhythms - some as short as a decade, others stretching over a century. Are there five, six, or even more distinct lengths to these societal cycles?
From Chaos to Order: What Nature Can Teach Us About Societal Change
Complexity Theory as a Framework for Understanding Societal Transformation
Why did we have such positive faith in the future in the 1960s-70s, but now just fear for the future?
What can generational theories tell us about this shift?
Rebuilding Ukraine: Four Future Scenarios
The cost of Ukraine's reconstruction stands at a staggering $486 billion—and climbs higher with each passing day. Timely decisions on investments, workforce, and resources will define the nation’s post-war recovery and long-term future.
The rise of the ‘solo economy’ is driving new consumption patterns
Often referred to as the ‘solo economy’ or ‘singles economy’, the growing prevalence of this household unit will have many implications for consumer brands who’ve long assumed that the default household consists of multiple people.
Will Africa Follow Asia's Footsteps?
For many, Africa may seem like a continent with a sealed fate. But Africa is a vast continent, replete with nations growing and developing rapidly. Despite challenges that continue to assail it, Africa seems set to play an increasing role in world affairs. The question is, will African nations be able to follow the example of many Asian nations and do it sooner rather than later?