Narcissism is the security of tomorrow.
I’ve never enjoyed taking selfies and never understood the fascination or motivation for those who do. After all, I see myself in the mirror every day and don’t need a reminder of how I look. It turns out that I might have to start taking selfies, according to futurist Dr Ian Pearson.
In collaboration with Sony Mobile, the good doctor recently wrote the Future of Selfies report, predicting that selfies would no longer just be a tool to socially validate narcissism but be used for security authorisation, medical diagnosis and even as a payment tool.
Sony Mobile commissioned the study to discover how it could design the smartphone of the future, drive change and innovation, and make the lives of consumers easy at the same time.
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The New Rules Of Corporate
There's A Lot More To G2000 Today Than Just That Black Suit.
A Clear Vision Of The Future
With the proliferation of its Myopia Centres, local eyecare brand W Optics is keeping Singaporeans clear-sighted for the future.
Paradise Foud
It's time to give tuning out its due. We all need a break from the group chat(s).
Santos De Cartier: A New Era
Originally A Way Of Intertwining The Cartier Brand With The Daring Spirit Of Aviation, It Now Stands As An Icon Of Luxury And Elegance.
The Future Will Be Pixelated, Probably
What are the implications on one's lived experience as online life is rife with meaning and possibilities?
GROWING PAINS
AT MILAN FASHION WEEK, ONITSUKA TIGER UNVEILED ITS SPRING/SUMMER 2025 COLLECTION, WHICH TOUCHES ON A SUBJECT EACH OF US IS MORE THAN FAMILIAR WITH.
A Watch For The Global Citizen
Before you make your travel plans for 2025, get the perfect watch for the modern nomad.
MAKING INVESTING MORE DELICIOUS
FINANCE INDUSTRY VETERAN WALTER DE OUDE IS COMBINING HIS ERUDITION AND EXPERIENCE WITH THE STAR POWER OF HENRY GOLDING TO BRING US AN INVESTMENT PLATFORM THAT'S MUCH SWEETER THAN MOST.
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?
ONE-THIRD OF HOUSEHOLDS around the world have a pet dog.
How Does A Hotel Brand Become The Best In The World?
Cristiano Rinaldi, president of Capella Hotel Group, shares its recipe for success.
