GLOBAL TRENDS FOR 2024
As 2024 unfolds with Artificial Intelligence, Geopolitical Confrontations as main forces, we're witnessing groundbreaking patterns redefining our socio-economic, cultural, environmental, technological and consumption landscapes. Here’s a deeper look into these trends, developed from reviewing Macroforces, human tensions, and a trendline developed since more than a decade.
ACCESS REDEFINITION: The seismic shift in global socioeconomic levels, driven by the juxtaposition of an increasingly vulnerable population -resulting from migrations, a homeless crisis, and economic stagnation among younger generations- and the opulent lifestyles of the more power affluent elite.
CITIZEN-DEVELOPERS STAGE: The democratization of technological prowess, as individuals globally equip themselves with AI, coding, and other skills. 2024 will highlight a pivotal moment in personal and professional development, with the necessity to understand and harness technology becoming paramount.
CORPORATIVE CONTINUITY: The re-evaluation and debate about how to evolve work dynamics in 2024. As organizations grapple between leveraging emergent technologies and addressing human-centric workplace preferences.
HAPPINESS ROUTINE: In a world grappling with loneliness, mental health, and economic struggles, emerges a collective push towards cultivating and manifesting daily happiness.
INTERACTIVE MULTIPLICATION: The prowess of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) will amply human capabilities to unprecedented levels. From attending multiple meetings simultaneously to autonomously creating content and executing intricate tasks.
IMMERSIVE INTERACTION: The metaverse's potential becomes more tangible. Fact: The metaverse market is expected to reach 1461.0 million users by 2030 (Market Analysis).
IP PLETHORA: Intellectual Property undergoes its most significant shift due to AI. Fact: MidJourney, an AI image tool, has over 17.9 million registered Discord members, reflecting AI’s creative impact.
REALNESS EXALTATION: Human imperfection gains special attention. Fact: 57% of U.K. and 62% of U.S. Gen-Z use filters on social media posts, indicating a trend towards authenticity (Student Beans Survey).
WEATHER LIFESTYLE: Climate change adaptation reshapes lifestyles. Fact: Two-thirds of Americans support domestic wind and solar power production (WEF).
WEEKDAY SHRINKING: The five-day workweek evolves, especially in advanced economies. Fact: More organizations are considering four-day workweeks as a competitive advantage (Corporate Surveys).
2024 is not just another year; it's a pivotal point where these trends shape our world, offering both challenges and opportunities for innovation and adaptation.
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