Conformity as a product, not just a process

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Conformity as a product, not just a process

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Oct 1, 2017

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The franchise model is on the rise and it’s moving beyond fast food and coffee outlets. We ask why? Is there more to it than a simple secret love of conformity?

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Oct 1, 2017

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A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.

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Conformity as a product, not just a process: The franchise model is on the rise and it’s moving beyond fast food and coffee outlets. We ask why? Is there more to it than a simple secret love of conformity? by Future Tense
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The GIF as an increasingly important visual communication tool: The GIF, this little looped video, is often misunderstood as a component of modern communication. by Future Tense
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Animals and technology: Digital technology is opening up new relationships between humans and animals – instead of alienating us from nature as in the past. by Future Tense
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Activism that’s less aggressive and far more persuasive and persistent: Many believe that the future of activism relies on quiet persistence, targeted political involvement and an attitude that refuses to “look away”. by Future Tense
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Cryptocurrencies and blockchain: Cryptocurrencies enable us to transfer money with no fees and no bank, instantly. This is just the beginning of what digital currencies and blockchain technology can do. by Future Tense
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Forging influence – the Chinese Government's attack on democracy: Clive Hamilton says that the Communist Party leadership in Beijing has begun to subtly, and not so subtly, influence the political and social affairs of democratic nations. by Future Tense
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The need for cyber insurance; identifying and tracking drones; and building tiny houses for refugees: Are cyber insurance policies too complicated? Could identification technology prevent drones from flying into areas they shouldn't? And could private gardens help solve the refugee housing crisis in Europe? by Future Tense
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Depression, anxiety and social media: What is the relationship between depression and digital technology? by Future Tense
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What future democracy?: Is democracy as we know it doomed? And could there be alternative forms of political representation? by Future Tense
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$How to tell the good mental health apps from the bad: There are more than 10,000 mental health apps on the market, but only a fraction have been scientifically evaluated.$
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A new player and the effectiveness of overseas aid: Future Tense looks at the rise of China as a mega-donor and efforts to improve global aid transparency and effectiveness. by Future Tense
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The value of rituals in a digital world: Are rituals still needed in a world mediated through digital devices? by Future Tense
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AI, algorithmic decision making, ethics and the under-representation of women in tech: Ethical principles for algorithmic decision making; more women in the tech industry; inclusion in AI and design - these of all issues of increasing significance in the future. by Future Tense
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New insights about what happened at Pompeii: How do you correctly interpret a site that was initially unearthed so long ago? Modern archaeology provides new tools to chip away at the secret. by Future Tense
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With nature against climate change: Nature Based Solutions is an environmental approach that seeks to counter the negative effects of climate change by working with nature. by Future Tense
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How to problem solve - the ultimate problem: Neuroscientist Robert Burton reckons our brains simply aren’t up to tackling the problems of the complexity of modern life. Could collective intelligence help? by Future Tense
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NATO’s nadir and how best to move forward: What needs to change in order to restore the alliance as an effective military force? by Future Tense
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Alternative forms of body disposal: Interesting alternatives to current burial practices include freeze-drying and shattering a corpse; and dissolving bodies in purpose-built alkaline washing-machines. by Future Tense
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The Tyranny of Metrics; and the Dark Web: Could a fixation with metrics distract and divert us from the real work at hand? And how bad is the Dark Web - really? by Future Tense
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