edition 16: FOMO — why our agendas make us Published: October 1, 2025 FOMO, agenda, social media, trends, viral, nudge, calendar, time management, free time, hobbies An edition on how FOMO shapes the way we spend our free time Read edition →
edition 15: The new climate activism Published: September 17, 2025 Climate, activism, sustainability, policy, protest, manifest, green, social change Explores how climate activism has evolved in recent years, with an interview Read edition →
edition 14: Summer edition Published: July 23, 2025 summer, seasonal, vacation, holiday, warm, outdoor, leisure, recommendations Summer edition covering seasonal topics and summer-related content Read edition →
edition 13: What tourism leaves behind Published: July 9, 2025 tourism, travel, vacation, destinations, environmental impact, sustainability, local communities, tourism industry Explores the environmental and social impacts of tourism on destinations Read edition →
edition 12: Where we match Published: June 25, 2025 matching, compatibility, relationships, connections, dating, social media, algorithms, human connection, love, dating apps Discusses modern matching systems and human connections in the digital age Read edition →
edition 11: Off to space Published: June 11, 2025 space, astronomy, space exploration, NASA, space travel, cosmos, universe, planets, stars Covers space exploration, astronomy, and the future of space travel Read edition →
edition 10: Ghosts of plastic past Published: May 28, 2025 plastic, environment, pollution, sustainability, waste, recycling, ocean, climate change, environmental impact Examines the environmental impact of plastic waste and sustainability issues Read edition →
edition 9: The communities we choose Published: May 14, 2025 communities, social groups, belonging, identity, social media, online communities, human connection, social networks Explores how people choose and form communities in the modern world Read edition →
edition 8: On not aging Published: April 30, 2025 aging, youth, anti-aging, beauty standards, society, health, wellness, ageism, longevity Discusses society's relationship with aging and anti-aging culture Read edition →
edition 7: Collectibles Published: April 16, 2025 collectibles, collecting, nostalgia, memorabilia, hobbies, value, rarity, passion, trends Explores the world of collectibles and what drives people to collect Read edition →
edition 6: Is artistic originality still possible? Published: April 2, 2025 art, originality, creativity, artistic, innovation, inspiration, copyright, plagiarism, artistic expression Questions whether true artistic originality is still possible in the modern era Read edition →
edition 5: Metaverse's promise Published: March 19, 2025 metaverse, virtual reality, VR, digital world, technology, future, gaming, social interaction, digital identity Explores the potential and promises of the metaverse and virtual reality Read edition →
edition 4: A shared table Published: March 5, 2025 food, dining, community, sharing, meals, culture, hospitality, togetherness, culinary Discusses the communal aspects of food and dining experiences Read edition →
edition 3: The epidemic of scrolling Published: February 19, 2025 scrolling, social media, addiction, mental health, technology, screen time, digital habits, attention span, social media impact Examines the addictive nature of social media scrolling and its effects Read edition →
edition 2: Culture of repair Published: February 5, 2025 repair, sustainability, maintenance, DIY, consumerism, waste reduction, skills, craftsmanship, environmental consciousness Promotes a culture of repairing and maintaining items instead of replacing them Read edition →
edition 1: Breaking the news Published: January 22, 2025 news, journalism, media, breaking news, information, current events, reporting, media landscape, news consumption Discusses the changing landscape of news and journalism in the digital age Read edition →
edition 0: About us Published: January 15, 2025 about, introduction, mission, values, team, purpose, goals, philosophy, company Introduction to Notes on the Contemporary and our mission Read edition →