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The Synthocene Era
We explore the intricacies of our new Synthetic era in which the lines between what is natural and what is artificial are increasingly blurred. From AI-assisted lives to becoming Human+, we track this rapidly evolving landscape.
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The Synthocene Era
As AI redefines our understanding of intelligence, we begin to enter an age in which the lines between what is natural and what is artificial are increasingly blurred
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Biofabricated Futures
This report explores biofabrication's market evolution and future potential in transforming materials to drive commercial success
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Longevity Lifestyles
The health, beauty and wellbeing sectors are embracing longevity as consumers awaken to the possibility of living not only longer, but healthier lives
Big Ideas
The Synthocene Era: Far Futures
The impact of The Synthocene Era on how we work, organise, connect and find meaning in life could be profound. LS:N Global explores the far future scenarios to consider
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How to Master AI
Jeremy Kahn is US business magazine Fortune’s artificial intelligence editor and he shares with LS:N Global the key insights from his latest book
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SXSW 2025: Designing AI With Intent
At SXSW 2025, the focus was on AI designed with intention and empathy rather than defaulted into systems shaped by control and efficiency.
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CES 2025: Six Trends to Watch
From labour-free homes to Shoppertainment and AI agents, LS:N Global unpacks the key trends from CES 2025.
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The Synthocene Era: Trend Tracker
This trend tracker will take you through the near-term implications of The Synthocene Era, spotlighting tangible opportunities for your business.
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The Synthocene Era : AI Futures On-demand Webinar
In this members’ exclusive webinar, we distil the key takeaways from our recent AI Futures macrotrend, The Synthocene Era. Explore the prospects fo...
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Dutch Design Week 2024: AI Nourished Foodscapes
At Dutch Design Week 2024, we learned how AI is fuelling the re-invention of the food and drink landscape, from ecosystem-nurturing agriculture to ...
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Dutch Design Week 2024: Life in The Synthocene Era
At the 2024 edition of Dutch Design Week designers addressed what life might look like in The Synthocene Era, as the boundaries between human and n...
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The Synthocene Era: Future:Poll
Debuted at Trend Briefing 2025, Future:Poll research on The Synthocene Era highlights optimism about its societal benefits while addressing concern...
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The Synthocene Era: Merging Human and Machine Intelligence
As AI redefines our understanding of intelligence, we begin to enter The Synthocene Era, an age in which the lines between what is natural and what...
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The Synthocene Innovators: Studio Tim Fu
As we enter the Synthocene Era, LS:N Global spotlights the innovators merging human and machine intelligence. Meet Studio Tim Fu, an architectural ...
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The Synthocene Innovators: F!nh
As we enter The Synthocene Era, LS:N Global spotlights the innovators merging human and machine intelligence. Meet F!nh, the London-based design st...
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The Synthocene Era: Far Futures
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