Over time, attitudes toward saving have shifted: formerly prioritized, now eclipsed by spending. Modern financial systems prompt early consumption, altering mindsets from disciplined saving to immediate spending and repayment. Consequently, the once-prudent notion of savings has waned, contributing to economic crises, notably debt. Whether to go with Legacy or Latte has never been easy. In other words, would people rather forego a quick fix like a cappuccino for a long-term, objective legacy – frequently associated with the idea of prioritizing savings over spending?
Living in a post-ownership world – and why that might be good for you and the environment
As the world moves towards greater consumption of digital or digitally-aided products, what do the new models of ownership that accompany this change mean for consumers? Click to read more about the eroding status of consumer ownership, elusive yet binding fine-print, and why all of this might be good for us (and the environment).
Emotions and Emojis: Smiling our Way to Global Understanding (or Misunderstanding?)
Created by Shigetaka Kurita in 1999, emojis have evolved to be an essential modern communication tool worldwide. Billions of emojis are sent daily by people of different countries and cultures conveying different meanings and emotions. Different cultures uniquely interpret emojis, like the bowing emoji might convey apology or sarcasm. Aiding in cross-cultural understandings, emojis enhance clarity and richness of online communication.