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Human Change

How people are actually changing in work, relationships, and self-understanding under the pressures of this moment.

The Loneliness Map of the Connected World

More contact than ever. Less connection. Here is what the data shows.

A comprehensive analysis of social connection data across 40 countries reveals a paradox: the most digitally connected populations report the deepest feelings of isolation.

James Okafor·Jul 20, 2026·7 min read

Human Change

Cities That Build for Arrival

A new generation of urban planners is designing for a population that has yet to show up.

5 min read

Human Change

The Second Career Economy

Millions of people are reinventing their professional lives in their forties and fifties. The tools are finally catching up.

6 min read