These four pillars of control affect us all — A man discovers that the ruling class manipulates people to consume, behave, and stick to the status quo thanks to a pair of special sunglasses. These help him see all the subliminal messages we’re constantly fed to keep us in check. Without them, everything seems fine. But once he’s seen…

These different formats allow podcasters to explore new ways to captivate their audiences — Podcasts available in a variety of sizes When it comes to asynchronous podcasts there’s not one type that fits all but that’s its beauty. The variety of formats enriches the podcasting space and it allows the content creators new ways to captivate their audience. …

Would you share your salary details with your coworkers? — In Finland, you’re a phone call away from quickly learning your neighbor’s income: You call the tax office’s phone service. You ask for someone’s tax info by providing minimum data (person’s full name, the region where they live, and year of birth if you know it). The officer on duty…

Crowdsourcing your podcast to success As a new podcaster, having your show doesn’t mean you have to do it all by yourself. Asking for help is part of the process of learning the ropes around podcasting and without the support of others your podcast will likely not take off. We often think of this aid…

Millennials brace yourselves — Talking about our financial future is like answering that tedious interview question “where do you see yourself in 10 years”. We’ll try to avoid it but we’ll eventually end up giving a bullshit answer just so that others will leave us alone. However, talking about our wealth expectations is something…

Just one click away from anyone’s reach Your inbox is your most personal digital space. It’s a place where you nurture relationships, where you store part of your life, that acts like a gateway to your higher education and job applications, and for some even a place to store their most valuable passwords (but don’t do it!). …

Pro-bono work The pandemic has made us more aware of the suffering of others. Through this shared pain, we have come to be more willing to help each other out. Today, more than 1 billion people provide unpaid help to others across the world and pro-bono work at law firms has risen…

The most noticeable changes in consumer behavior We’re going towards a screenless future driven by audio. Smart speakers, audiobooks, audio social apps, and podcasts are part of this new trend and people consume them voraciously. Here are some examples: Given the vast amount of time we spend in front of screens and the negative effects of doing…

Going to a restaurant will never be the same — What if you could add an invisible dressing to your food and experience it differently? Sound waves can change the taste of your food. Chefs and marketers have already been inducing a multisensory experience on us for over a decade. …