From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

As those looking for love become fatigued with dating apps, there has been a sharp increase in attendance at face-to-face singles events in the UK. Bored of eternally swiping left, people are ditching the digital world for more experiential opportunities to make genuine real-world connections.

To combat the anxiety and depression that accompany endless swiping, Tame is encouraging real connections by only allowing one match at a time and preventing ghosting. However, negative reviews of the app indicate that its solution to dating fatigue and forming connections walks a fine line.

Offering an alternative to the high-speed swipe culture of modern dating, Jigsaw brings a fresh approach to finding love by encouraging meaningful and authentic connections. In an oversaturated and competitive dating landscape, can considerate apps provide users with a greater sense of connection?

Things are changing in the dating scene as app use is down, lower-cost dates are in, and many are not pursuing relationships at all, despite an uptick in loneliness among Gen Zers and Yers. How can dating brands adapt to these changes and what is the future of dating through a recession?