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...

Record-high search volumes for how to meet and make friends reflect the continuing loneliness epidemic in the US. As Gens Z and Y struggle to form meaningful connections, brands can combat loneliness by fostering authentic relationships and using technology to support human interaction.

Automated in-store services mean people are losing an element of human interaction while grocery shopping. French supermarket chain Carrefour is hoping to find a balance with its ‘Blabla’ checkouts, where customers can take their time to chat with the cashier and have more meaningful interactions.

Social connection is down and screen time is up, resulting in widespread feelings of isolation. While this affects all kinds of people, women and gender non-conforming individuals are lonely at disproportionate rates. So, how can brands foster more human interaction and caring in the world?

We all have an innate desire for social connectedness, and with live events back on the agenda post-lockdown, there are plenty of chances to build bonds IRL. Canvas8 spoke to Tim Hill, a marketing lecturer at the University of Bath, about the value of social rituals before, during, and after events.