This podcast episode explores the importance of following trends and the impact of loneliness, smarter tools, trendspotting, the Metaverse, online dating, radicalization, the poli-crisis, the digital and learning divide, goopification of food, the evolution of trends, changing landscape of megastars, and trends related to death and urbanization. The speakers emphasize the need to understand trends, use smarter tools for trend forecasting, and address societal issues such as loneliness, radicalization, and the digital and learning divide. They also discuss the impact of technology on education, the transient nature of trends, and the changing landscape of megastars in the Gen Z era. Overall, the episode highlights the importance of trends in shaping society and businesses.
