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Global Betterment Trends

... France. The new rule comes with a lot of support from the tech community and those in the education system, as they have observed many youth spending far too much time on their phones during free time instead of playing with each other and socializing face-to-face. Along with this new rule, a new form of legislation is in the works to prevent children under the age of 16 from creating social media profiles, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat, without the consent of a parent. - AUSTRALIA ...

Life Skills

... the interpersonal, problem-solving, and technical skills that they need to succeed in the modern world.BRIGHTWORKS SCHOOLSan Francisco’s Brightworks School, a spinoff of the Tinkering School program, operates under a similar guiding philosophy, allowing students to learn key life skills by doing. The experience-driven learning community currently has students ages 5 to 15 matriculated. TINKERGARTENBrooklyn-based Tinkergarten seeks to reclaim the “unbridled, outdoor play that used to be part of ...

Well Intentioned

... for a brief period. Because they are collaborative and community-oriented, Ys feel they are letting down both their friends and society when they don’t want to join in. They are disturbed that they aren’t being supportive of their friends’ wellness pursuits and also because they don’t like the thought of becoming a burden on society by doing detrimental things to their bodies or by not exercising enough. A majority (78%) note that they would feel guilty if their health problems cost society money ...

Supply & On Demand

... at the counter upon arrival. But it’s also making the movies more social by enabling users to see which of their friends are interested in seeing certain movies and to invite others to attending a screening with them.FandorDriven by a community of moviemakers and film lovers, Fandor’s selection of films veers from the mainstream and includes more indie fare. To help subscribers find the best movies available from the streaming service, members of the Fandor community create and share playlists ...

Shop Class

... . As part of the curriculum, students are instructed on the tools needed to complete the project—all of which can be found at Home Depot, naturally. UK supermarket chain Tesco is upgrading many of its stores to have a warmer, community feel. As part of the effort, select locations are now outfitted with dedicated class space for activities such as yoga, baby gym, and cooking. Urban Outfitters’ Space 15 Twenty in LA is a nouveau mini-mall. Consisting of a performance space, gallery, book store ...

A Lightness of Being

... Young consumers digital habits are evolving as they think about the effects of their online behavior. They have a newfound appreciation for freedom and privacy. For several years now, young people have surrendered their privacy to social networks for the sake of creating a comprehensive online identity within an open, transparent community of peers. But, recently, they have come to realize that not everything warrants sharing with every online contact—and that sharing to such a wide circle can ...

It's A Mall World After All

... out the space and provides helpful data on foot traffic. In another interesting move, Showfields recently opened the fourth floor as a dedicated co-working space in an effort to build community around the brands it features. BULLETIN This boutique is noteworthy for the products it sells—feminist-focused jewelery, accessories, and apparel—but its business model is even more innovative. Small online businesses (all of which are female-owned) pay a monthly subscription fee to have their ...

Marketing Tips

... together more than they divide them. As young consumers turn to brands to foster a sense of community, brands across all categories can leverage sports to achieve this goal.  Harbin Beer Last year, Harbin Beer launched a “Happiness Without Borders” campaign that promoted global connectedness by organizing team sports between China and five of the countries that it shares borders with, including Vietnam, Russia, and Mongolia. The company hosted events such as kayaking, soccer, and ping pong that ...

Dual Intentions

... , clubs, and community groups, they sometimes find dating to be a more immediate way to make new acquaintances, broaden their horizons, break free from their filter bubbles, and become more well-rounded overall. More than a third believe they get out of their routine and gain new experiences through dating (35%), and believe they meet people with different perspectives and interests other than their own through dating (37%). Moreover, they view dating as a venue in which they can expand their ...

Digital Trends

... , not a bot, was behind the account’s comedic absurdities). GIVE IT 100Mastering a new skill can be a time-consuming, solitary activity. To help foster community between individuals seeking to learn something new, Karen Cheng created the Give It 100 platform. The idea grew out of Cheng’s own yearlong journey to learn to dance; her successful effort, and the widespread positive response to it, inspired her to build a space where likeminded learners could share and connect with one another. The site ...