How a longevity economy can make growth work for every generation–World Economic ForumÂ
Societies are aging rapidly, with life expectancy increasing and the number of retirees set to double. To meet the demands of longer retirements, pension schemes must evolve in tandem with diversified long-term investments and structural reforms. The longevity economy depends on reimagining work through flexible, multigenerational employment, lifelong learning and new technologies such as generative artificial intelligence. Read the WEF’s new longevity white paper on how we can build a future where all generations thrive
How the iPhone drove men and women apart. And what it means for the future–The New York TimesÂ
Plunging fertility rates are a relatively recent global phenomenon whose social and economic consequences will be monumental, and for many countries devastating. So far, no research has come to a conclusive understanding of what the key reasons underpinning the decline in babies could be. In this video interview with transcript, social scientist Alice Evans goes through the various theories and explains why global declining fertility rates aren’t just a gender issue. In her opinion, they are also “a solitude issue.” People are spending far more time alone, with the data showing that the correlation between the decline in people being married, or a couple, is almost one-to-one with the decline in children. If Alice Evans’ conclusions are correct, it’s “personal online entertainment,” ranging from social media to gambling to porn, that has been driving men and women apart and fueling the fertility freefall. Tech outcompetes personal interactions, but there are solutions. The video is about 50 minutes long, but worth every minute!
Digital biomarkers of aging move toward clinical credibility–Longevity.TechnologyÂ
A new review published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity by global researchers from institutions including Harvard, Stanford, NUS Singapore and the Buck Institute maps the growing menu and current state of digital biomarkers that aim to monitor aging—and where they must go next. It offers both a classification of available digital biomarkers across eight physiological systems and a candid look at their readiness for clinical and consumer use.
Can Europe beat the overtourism crisis?–BBC
Last year’s anti-tourism protests drew global headlines. This summer, the tensions are back, but so are ideas to fix the system. Tourism can contribute mightily to a country’s GDP, as in Spain, where it represents 12% of the total economy. But the bigger the travel market, the higher the risk that overtourism will ruin cities and communities. All over the world, there are mounting protests denouncing the high housing costs and environmental damage that result from the crush of tourists. How to address the problem? A rising number of over-touristy destinations are now acting by imposing new regulations and taxes, planning to ban or restrict Airbnb rentals, limiting cruise ships, etc. This article looks at how Switzerland, Spain and Berlin are dealing with the issue, each in their own unique way.Â
A Striking Stat: A majority (57%) of consumers are willing to share personal health information (e.g., heart rate, daily steps) with a company in exchange for smarter, personalized health recommendations.Â
Source: Nielsen IQ, Global State of Health & Wellness 2025Â
