Issue #62 - June 22nd, 2026

When a generation starts speaking in code
Why do teenagers seem to speak a language adults can’t understand? Explore how digital communities, shared symbols, and the universal need to belong are shaping a new generation’s culture. And what happens when the rest of us stop listening.
Issue #59 - June 1st, 2026

Maybe we are more like octopuses than we think
What if humans are less rational than we like to believe? Discover how the remarkable intelligence of octopuses offers a surprising lens on human behavior—and why businesses need to embrace a more fluid, emotional understanding of people.
Issue #57 - May 18th, 2026

The “don’t worry about it” economy
Why do we care so deeply about ethical consumption—and still click "buy"? Explore how brands like SHEIN and Patagonia reflect the emotional contradictions we navigate every day, and why modern consumers no longer expect consistency from themselves.
Are we there yet?
Not quite. But we are moving... awkwardly, beautifully, sometimes in circles. A weekly reflection on brands, culture, and growth to help us make more human sense of the road ahead.
By Riccardo Cristiani PhD






