Trend Analyst Warns of 'Omnicrisis' as Society Faces Transition Challenges

Matthias Horx emphasizes the need for new approaches to address societal upheavals and the mental toll of rapid technological and cultural change.

Trend researcher Matthias Horx describes society as facing an 'omnicrisis,' a transitional period marked by confusion and fear due to the decline of major positive trends like democratization and peace.
Horx criticizes attempts to solve modern challenges with outdated methods, urging innovative solutions to navigate the current era of change.
He highlights the mental strain caused by uncertainty about the future, with people struggling to adapt to shifting norms and technological advancements.
The influence of artificial intelligence and the internet is reshaping communication, requiring time for society to adjust and manage their impact.
Horx points to emerging efforts, such as Scandinavia's push to restrict smartphone use among children under 15, as examples of society learning to counteract harmful technological effects.