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The video explores the concept of the Future Consumer for 2025 through various segments. It delves into consumer sentiments like dissociation, idleness, radical acceptance, and neo-altruism, emphasizing the need for businesses to adapt to changing behaviors. Discussions include VR and XR gaming, the importance of being still for creativity, coping mechanisms like radical acceptance, and the emergence of new consumer profiles. The segments also touch on trends like the "great sex depression," conscious hedonism, and the rise of digital nomads. The importance of aligning user experiences with values, trends in gaming commerce, and opportunities for collaboration with influencers in Creator Commerce are highlighted. Furthermore, it mentions the Great Migration trend, the development of innovative cities, and the importance of bridging online and offline experiences for business growth. The video emphasizes the significance of putting consumers and communities at the center of business operations to ensure future success.
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In this segment of the video, Cube introduces the concept of the Future Consumer for 2025, a flagship piece of research presented by WGSN aimed at providing tools to understand and engage with the consumer of tomorrow. Cube highlights the importance of trends, observing, synthesizing, and analyzing consumer behaviors to assist businesses in developing impactful products. He discusses key consumer sentiments for 2025, including dissociation, idleness, radical acceptance, and neo-altruism. Cube delves into the idea of dissociation, where individuals disconnect from their thoughts and identity, influenced by technology and social media. The segment emphasizes the need to comprehend consumer sentiments to future-proof businesses and adapt to changing consumer behaviors.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the impact of VR and XR gaming, highlighting the trend of mindful gaming for therapeutic purposes. They introduce technological solutions like Nurbal’s headphones with electrodes to combat dissociation in gaming. The importance of idleness is emphasized, debunking the negative connotation associated with it in today’s hustle culture. The benefits of being still for creativity and mental well-being are stressed, citing studies showing creativity breakthroughs from downtime. The toxic workplace culture of presenteeism and levism is also addressed, with examples of overworking even during vacations. The concept of radical acceptance is introduced as a coping mechanism for the ongoing crises, encouraging productive responses to situations beyond one’s control. The segment also touches on the anhedonia effect, particularly impacting Gen Z, leading to the inability to experience pleasure due to excessive digital connection.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how radical acceptance and isolation are leading to increased feelings of loneliness and the “great sex depression.” Ketamine therapy is mentioned as a controversial treatment that has shown positive effects in rekindling pleasure. The concept of conscious Hedonism, blending pleasure, consciousness, joy, and responsibility, is explored. Examples of new social mechanisms like cleanup raves and outdoor nightlife experiences are highlighted. The idea of reframing wellness to include diverse aesthetics and the sentiment of radical acceptance leading to an anti-aesthetic rebellion are also discussed. Four key consumer profiles for 2025 are introduced: the new nihilist, reductionists, timekeepers, and pioneers, with an emphasis on the new nihilist’s perspective of finding purpose in uncertain times through optimistic nihilism.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the concept of nihilism and how it can lead to a redefined path to success. They highlight the emergence of Gen Z cohorts with pro-social behaviors, focused on regenerative finance and community empowerment. The discussion also includes examples of local legislation driving local commerce, such as in Nantucket, where only local businesses are allowed to operate. Furthermore, there is a shift towards anti-capitalist sentiments in Europe, leading to petitions against businesses that claim to be environmentally friendly. The speaker mentions examples like Bloomingdale’s reimagining their storefront and the rise of user experiences tailored to values and preferences, such as the Meola platform in India and consumer-focused companies in the US and UK. The emphasis is on creating a user experience that aligns with the values and aspirations of the Next Generation.
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In this part of the video, it discusses the Great Migration trend where people are reinventing their lifestyles by moving to new places with more green spaces and nature. This shift is seen globally, leading to the development of innovative cities such as the Echo Delta smart city in South Korea and Toyota’s Woven City in Japan. The rise of digital nomads is also highlighted, with projections showing a significant increase in their numbers by 2027. Furthermore, the concept of gaming commerce (g-commerce) is explored, emphasizing the opportunities it presents for brands in various industries. Gucci’s Gaming Academy collaboration with the World Health Organization is highlighted as a case study focusing on mental health and stylized gaming experiences. Lastly, the importance of bridging the gap between online and offline experiences for businesses is emphasized as a strategy for growth.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on Creator Commerce and new ways of collaborating with influencers and creators to innovate business models. The example of Dylan Lemay, a TikTok creator with an ice cream shop, showcases how retail experiences are evolving into “retail theater” where customers can participate in creating content. The concept of the social media to secondhand pipeline is introduced, emphasizing the trend of buying products directly from influencers. Food startups like Pop Chew are highlighted for their innovative approach to partnering with creators to create unique culinary experiences. The video also presents thought starters for brands to consider, such as humanizing their brand, investing in ethical growth, sharing creative control, exploring new levels of commerce, and prioritizing consumer time-saving.
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In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of consumers and communities in their work. They highlight that consumers are essential for businesses to exist and stress the need to keep them at the heart of everything to predict and create a successful future. The speaker also encourages viewers to scan a QR code for more information, offers to share insights, and expresses gratitude to the audience.