Future of Consumption
Universal basic income is a step closer to reality in Haiwaii
The state congress has passed a bill that puts Hawaii on the path to universal basic income.
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Global Issue
Industry
Economy
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System Initiative
Future of Consumption
Future of Consumption
China is facing a food problem - and the Western diet could be to blame
Over the past two decades, China's prevailing diet has shifted towards a Western diet, leaving the country short of land.
Future of Production
Here's how we can create jobs in the age of robots and low growth
Rethinking the way we work will be crucial for job protection in emerging economies.
Future of Production
This robot powered restaurant is edging human workers out of a job
A company called Momentum Machines has raised a new round of venture funding as part of its quest to replace humans with robots in the kitchens of fast-food restaurants.
Future of Consumption
Universal Basic Income is no magic bullet against poverty, finds OECD
The idea of a guaranteed monthly income paid to everyone is gaining traction – but do the numbers add up?
Future of Production
How a giant vending machine is making grocery shopping easier
Walmart is testing a giant self-service kiosk where customers can pick up online grocery orders without interacting with employees.
Work
Why AI technology isn’t always a threat to your job
There are artificial intelligence opportunities for retailers to make money without cutting jobs, despite fears the future will see robots replace humans in the workplace.
Environment
Why a global treaty is needed to tackle our plastics problem
The world's plastic problem, requires a global solution.
Future of Consumption
How companies can succeed in the 'Golden Age of the Consumer'
Elaine Bowers Coventry looks at four ways retailers and CPGs can set their industries on a path for success in the 'Golden Age of the Consumer'.
Environment
We don't need to consume less - we just need to design better products
Instead of worrying about buying fewer things, our focus should be on designing products that are less harmful to our environment and the labour force that creates them.
Media, Entertainment and Information
Living longer? The effect vegetarianism really has on our lifespans
New research suggests that vegetarians might live longer, for reasons other than their diet.
Environment
A closer look at the future of consumption
Sandeep Dadlani takes a look the future of consumption in a time of rapid technological change.
Future of Consumption
Strategy Update: The Future of Consumption
What is the future of consumption? Four things to know:
Media, Entertainment and Information
These are the world's 10 biggest corporate giants
These are the world's biggest corporations, based on market capitalization.
Future of Consumption
Like hackers, we must innovate to fight cybercrime
Public-private partnership and continuous innovation in security technology are society’s best defence against cybercrime.