New briefs are available to subscribers of Social Technologies' Global Lifestyles project:
Multimedia Feature--Business Impacts of Social Media: PowerPoint
Social media-i.e., social networking and information-sharing tools like Blogger, Flickr, Facebook, and YouTube-are playing an increasingly important role in the lives of many World 1 consumers. This special feature explores how businesses are impacted by the new modes of communication and interaction afforded by social media-drawing from two sources: an interview with Charlene Li, co-author of Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies, and Global Lifestyles' own analyses of the consumer impacts of social media. )))
Fishing's Uncertain Future
Three Scenarios for the Future of the Global Fish Supply
The future of the global fish supply as a food resource is in doubt. Surging consumption, overfishing, and unsustainable aquaculture practices are threatening a number of staple species. Left unchecked, the global fish supply could reach full collapse by 2048. However, regulatory action and/or new aquaculture technologies and practices could reverse these trends. This brief presents three scenarios for the future of fish through 2025. )))
Korea's Education Obsession
Four Forecasts
South Korea's attitudes toward education are in flux, influenced by three driving forces: an aging population, surging demand for English fluency, and the advent of effective machine translation. The confluence of these three forces could push the nation's mindset of educational hyper-achievement in new directions-potentially including a broader shift in Korea's attitudes toward achievement and success. )))
Wildcard-The End of Movie Theaters
Why Go Out for a Movie?
In a world where consumers increasingly expect entertainment to be provided on demand and at their convenience, movie theaters in the US could lose their viability. Ticket sales have declined almost every year since 2002, and recession, rising ticket prices, and technical advances in home theater systems could gradually lead to the disappearance of US movie theaters from the entertainment landscape. )))
The Grocery Revolution in Worlds 2 and 3
Tracking the Third and Fourth Waves of Growth
Formal grocery-store chains have been spreading rapidly in the developing world, displacing traditional food retailers. These chains tend to bring significant benefits to consumers, including lower food prices, greater product diversity, and higher-quality foods. On the other hand, local retailers, food processors, and farmers are often severely challenged. Over time, grocery chains tend to transform local and regional food systems. )))
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