In many of the thousand contacts we have to make to resolve inefficiencies in organizations , people spend more than 25 minutes listening to a recording that said: your call is important to us. How can it be important if you're kept waiting for 25 minutes?

Japan has shifted from electronics to manga and anime since the 1980s, leading to a decline in Japanese brands. Despite conservatism and hierarchy hindering innovation, start-ups and a Westernized younger generation offer hope for future economic growth?

AI companions like Replika raise concerns about their impact on mental health and data manipulation by tech giants. They could replace social networks and influencers, leading to the demise of traditional social media. Robots and virtual beings will belong to families at the future?