Rise of the machines
What’s trending? Artificial intelligence made headlines in early 2023 following the launch of ChatGPT, the generative AI interface where users enter a text prompt that algorithms then use to generate content. Now AI is increasingly beginning to take on human roles. An AI robot lawyer was set to defend a person in court in California […]
The Future of Us
Rewriting the social and business contract for changing minds, bodies and meanings. A Flux Trends Briefing by Bronwyn Williams The post-Covid, post “knowledge economy” era requires a new social contract for a new world order that reflects the fundamental shifts changing minds, bodies and what it means to be human – both collectively and individually […]
Shameware
What’s trending? ‘Shameware’ refers to apps that use phone-monitoring tech to monitor digital behaviour. This information is then sent to a so-called accountability partner such as a parent or someone intent on helping you. Phone use is tracked by capturing screenshots, detecting apps used and recording websites visited. Many proponents believe there is a growing […]
OPEN SESSION: State We’re In 2023
THE GREAT UNRAVELLING AND THE RISE OF THE MACHINES We enter 2023 with a common consensus that we’ve entered an era of “polycrisis” (or permacrisis). The Financial Times brings this state of mind into sharp focus with this explanation: “A problem becomes a crisis when it challenges our ability to cope and thus threatens our […]
Generative AI
What’s trending? Launched at the end of 2022, ChatGPT got people talking. It is an example of a generative AI interface where users enter a text prompt that algorithms then use to generate content. The interface is simple to access and easy to use. Broadly speaking, generative AI uses text, image, video or code inputs […]
The State We’re In 2023 – Six key trend pillars shaping 2023
THE GREAT UNRAVELLING AND THE RISE OF THE MACHINES The annual Flux Trend briefing – The State We’re In – is an eagerly awaited executive summary of where the world is, and where it’s going.Using the acronym T.R.E.N.D.S. – representing six trend pillars that will shape how we will live, work and connect in the […]
Relaxing dress codes
What’s trending? Dress codes have become progressively less formal over the past few years. Virgin Atlantic made history by no longer prohibiting staff from displaying their tattoos. “At Virgin Atlantic, we want everyone to be themselves and know that they belong,” the airline’s chief people officer, Estelle Hollingsworth told the Wall Street Journal. Wimbledon has […]
Career cushioning
What’s trending? Career cushioning refers to looking for or being on the lookout for a new job before one actually needs to do so. LinkedIn Career expert Catherine Fisher defines it like this in her newsletter: “Career Cushioning is taking actions to keep your options open and cushioning for whatever comes next in the economy […]
Workfluencers
What’s trending? Workfluencers are influencers who share work-related content on social media platforms such as LinkedIn and TikTok. With the shift to remote work, many employees do not have the opportunity to discuss work with co-workers, as they would at the watercooler in an office environment. This type of content has shown to really resonate […]
The power of the young
What’s trending? We are beginning to see Gen Z shaping politics around the world. 25-year-old Maxwell Frost just became the first Gen Zer elected to Congress in the US. “History was made tonight. We made history for Floridians, for Gen Z, and for everyone who believes we deserve a better future,” he tweeted. Furthermore, young […]