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More People Turn to Astrology for Career Advice, CIOs Feel The Heat on AI, While Pets Are Becoming As Costly as Kids

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll.

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The Opt Out Economy, Good Credit Gets a Second Date, and Surprising Differences in Generational Views on Fiscal Health

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll Good morning from Philadelphia, where I’m down at Wharton today, looking forward to teaching a class. One Interesting Number: 81. Posting a new beau on your social media shows you’re getting serious with Gen Z, believing the act indicates commitment (81%). But be wary […]

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AI-Proof Your Career With a Blue Collar Job, It’s Not You, It’s Me, Says Gen Z, and Why Most Couples Lie About Their Finances

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll Good afternoon from NYC. One Interesting Number: 26.2 Million. That’s the number of employees hoping to treat Super Bowl Monday like an unofficial floating holiday with their pre-approved days off, shift swapping, sick calls, and ghosting (UKG-Harris Poll). Are Jobs That Use Your Hands […]

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GLP-1s Go Beyond Weight Loss, Get AI Off My TV, and Why Leaders Don't Ask For Feedback

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll Good morning from frigid NYC. One Interesting Number: 59. Nearly six in ten Americans (59%) feel large companies don’t understand their community, nor their daily life. Three-quarters want their brands to think locally in their marketing (e.g., pop-ups, retail open houses, influencer partnerships). Small […]

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Business Warnings at Davos, Hyper-Niche Book Fans, and Why Adults Are Buying Plushies in Droves

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll Good morning from Davos to LA, where our leaders are this week. As always, we start with… One Interesting Number: 70. Seven in ten Americans use AI for travel planning, according to a Harris/Money Lion survey shared on an Agentic Engine Optimization (AEO) presentation in […]

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The Attachment Economy, Crispy Finances & The Return of Connection

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll As always, we kick things off with…  One Interesting Number: 49. According to The Atlantic, breaking your New Year’s resolution now might be the best way to succeed in the long run. Good news, since we found that half (49%) of Americans have already […]

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From Gadgetry to Utility: Live From The Floor at CES 2026

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll Good afternoon from Las Vegas. This year, AI has delivered more meaningful, high-utility/real-life solutions, from dementia-detection robot dogs to longevity-scanning mirrors. Here’s what tech and trends caught our attention… AI Robotics That Work and Snuggle The robots are back, but they’re far more helpful […]

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2026 Trends: Experiences Over Things, Young People Go Abroad, and A Lot More Polyworking

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll Good morning from New York, and wishing a (hopeful) glidepath to a relaxing holiday break. One Interesting Number: 42. What did I say about resting up? Only four in ten employees (42%) in the U.S., U.K., and Canada fully unplug from work during holiday […]

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The Illusion of Affluence, Kids Are Starting Businesses to Combat AI, and Why We Need Accomplishment Cakes Right Now

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll Good morning from La Guardia, my home away from home. One Interesting Number: 72. Seven in ten Gen Z and Millennials (72%) say niche communities are where it’s at in culture today. Brands might go deeper into these passionate communities, whether vintage, Esports, BeautyTok, […]

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A.I. Takes Over Holiday Shopping, The Billionaire Backlash, and Gen Z's Favorite Vacation Destination? Wherever Their Boss Sends Them.

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll Good afternoon from chilly Washington, D.C. One Interesting Number: 18.They’re clearly the streaming generation: In a new Harris poll, eighteen percent of Gen Z did not know what cable TV is. Also, (42%) wrongly believe it’s free (that’s network TV), while (39%) can’t name […]

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Gen Z Flees AI to Blue Collar Jobs, Women’s Pro Baseball is Here, & The Novel Way Young People Chose Health Plans

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll.

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Climate Messaging Needs a Refresh, Job Anxiety is The New Inflation, and Why Weird Marketing Works

The latest trends in society and culture from The Harris Poll Good morning from NYC. One Interesting Number: 49.6: Flashback: In 2019, we fielded a poll showing that nearly half of Gen Z would prefer to live in a socialist country. Two-thirds wanted tuition-free college, and almost three-quarters supported universal healthcare. Today, a democratic socialist […]

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