The article “RADAR Resolutions: 10 Visions of 2023” outlines key trends anticipated for the year, focusing on transformative ideas rather than stagnant forecasts. Curated by RADAR’s team, it emphasizes nurturing better futures through playful living, hopepunk as a response to nihilism, and the anti-ambition movement advocating for rest and balance. It highlights the importance of community care over self-care, the evolution of identity beyond generational labels, intergenerational engagement for problem-solving, and a shift in focus from product to process. The piece encourages readers to embrace these resolutions as a collective movement towards a meaningful 2023, culminating in a community discussion scheduled for January 12.
| name | description | change | 10-year | driving-force | relevancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playful Approach to Life | Society is adopting a more playful mindset, prioritizing joy over rigid norms. | Shift from a serious, rules-based approach to a joyful, playful engagement with life. | In ten years, daily experiences will be centered around joy and playfulness, redefining societal norms. | The pandemic’s impact has led to a collective realization about the importance of joy in life. | 4 |
| Hopepunk Movement | A cultural shift towards hope and action, moving away from nihilism. | Transition from nihilism to a proactive stance of kindness and hope. | In ten years, hopepunk could influence cultural narratives, inspiring collective action for positive change. | A desire for a more positive and resilient society in response to global challenges. | 5 |
| Anti-Ambition Movement | Growing acceptance of slower, more restful lifestyles over traditional ambition. | Shift from a culture of relentless ambition to valuing rest and personal well-being. | In ten years, work-life balance will be prioritized, redefining success beyond traditional metrics. | Increasing awareness of burnout and the need for mental health prioritization. | 5 |
| Revival of Third Places | Emerging community spaces aimed at fostering connection and support. | From isolation to a resurgence of communal and supportive environments. | In ten years, physical and virtual third places will be integral to community well-being and identity. | A reaction to rising loneliness and the need for social connection post-pandemic. | 4 |
| Accountability Activism | Increased consumer awareness and activism against superficial corporate practices. | Shift from passive acceptance of corporate greenwashing to active demand for accountability. | In ten years, brands will be held to higher standards of transparency and genuine practices. | A growing awareness of social justice and environmental issues driving consumer choices. | 5 |
| Collective Healing Practices | Innovative approaches to healing and grief in response to ongoing crises. | Shift from traditional grief management to experimental and communal healing methods. | In ten years, collective healing will be recognized as essential for addressing societal trauma. | The need to cope with cumulative traumas from recent global crises. | 4 |
| Community Care Movement | A shift from self-care to community-focused care solutions. | Transitioning from individualistic self-care to communal support systems. | In ten years, community care will be a fundamental aspect of societal health and resilience. | Recognition that collective challenges require collective solutions beyond individual efforts. | 5 |
| Fluidity of Identity | Growing acceptance of diverse and contextual identities beyond generational labels. | Shift from fixed generational labels to recognizing diverse, evolving identities. | In ten years, identity will be seen as multifaceted and dynamic, shaping social interactions. | Desire for individual authenticity and complexity in self-identification. | 4 |
| Intergenerational Engagement | Increased focus on learning from past generations to solve current problems. | Shift from viewing generations in silos to collaborative intergenerational problem-solving. | In ten years, intergenerational dialogue will be central to cultural and social advancements. | A recognition of the value in ancestral knowledge and collective wisdom. | 4 |
| Process Over Product | Emphasis on the journey of creation rather than just the end result. | From a product-driven mindset to appreciating the creative process and collaboration. | In ten years, creative endeavors will prioritize process, collaboration, and shared learning experiences. | The rise of generative AI tools prompting reevaluation of creative value and collaboration. | 4 |
| name | description | relevancy |
|---|---|---|
| Play-Centric Approach | The shift towards a more playful and expressive lifestyle may clash with traditional professional and social norms, leading to friction in various sectors. | 3 |
| Hopepunk and Positivity | While promoting hope and positivity, there’s a risk of trivializing real issues and not addressing systemic problems effectively. | 4 |
| Anti-Ambition Movement | Rejecting ambition and traditional work metrics could hinder productivity or lead to a culture that undervalues hard work and achievement. | 3 |
| Loneliness and Isolation | The rise of loneliness poses challenges in urban planning and community-building, where support systems are essential for mental health. | 5 |
| Accountability in Activism | As the push for accountability grows, brands may face backlash for insincerity, potentially leading to consumer disillusionment. | 4 |
| Grief and Permacrisis | The prevalence of long-term grief and trauma may overwhelm mental health resources, complicating collective healing efforts. | 5 |
| Shift from Self-Care to Community Care | The move towards community care may overlook individual needs and could lead to disparities in access to care and support. | 4 |
| Multiplicity of Identity | The rejection of generational labels may create confusion in identity representation in media and marketing, complicating societal engagement. | 3 |
| Intergenerational Dialogue | While beneficial, reliance on past wisdom may inhibit innovative solutions and adaptation to rapidly changing contexts. | 3 |
| Process Over Product | Focusing on process rather than outcomes could lead to decreased motivation and accountability in work and productivity. | 3 |
| name | description | relevancy |
|---|---|---|
| Playful Approach to Life | Embracing a more playful, joyful approach in various aspects of life, moving away from rigidity and seriousness. | 4 |
| Hopepunk Movement | A cultural shift towards radical kindness and optimism, rejecting nihilism and emphasizing caring actions. | 5 |
| Anti-Ambition Movement | A growing trend prioritizing rest and balance over traditional notions of ambition and success in work. | 4 |
| Revival of Third Places | An increase in intentional community spaces for social interaction, both online and offline, addressing loneliness and isolation. | 5 |
| Accountability Activism | A rise in activism focused on holding brands accountable for genuine practices, moving away from performative actions. | 5 |
| Collective Healing Practices | An exploration of unconventional healing methods and collective recovery from trauma in response to societal crises. | 5 |
| Community Care Movement | A shift from self-care to community care, emphasizing interconnectedness and support within communities. | 5 |
| Identity Fluidity | Recognition of the complexity of individual identities, moving away from generational monoliths towards diverse representations. | 4 |
| Intergenerational Engagement | An increasing focus on learning from and engaging with previous generations to address contemporary challenges. | 4 |
| Process Over Product | A cultural shift emphasizing the importance of the creative process and collaborative learning over final outcomes. | 5 |
| name | description | relevancy |
|---|---|---|
| Playful Living | A cultural shift embracing playful approaches to life, promoting joy and creativity across various domains. | 4 |
| Hopepunk | A philosophy and aesthetic promoting radical kindness and action against nihilism, focusing on positivity and community resilience. | 4 |
| Anti-Ambition Movement | A cultural movement prioritizing rest and balance over traditional notions of ambition and work-centric values. | 5 |
| Third Places | Revival of communal spaces both in-person and online, fostering social interaction and community building. | 5 |
| Accountability Activism | Increased awareness and activism against ‘washing’ practices in branding, demanding transparency and accountability. | 5 |
| Experimental Healing Practices | Innovative approaches to mental health and grief, incorporating unconventional methods including VR and eco-therapy. | 4 |
| Community Care Movement | A shift from self-care to community care, emphasizing collective support and resources for well-being. | 5 |
| Identity Flexibility | Embracing the complexity of identities beyond generational labels, reflecting the multifaceted nature of self. | 4 |
| Intergenerational Engagement | Utilizing wisdom from older generations to address contemporary issues, promoting cultural and systemic change. | 4 |
| Process-Oriented Creation | A focus on the creative process rather than the final product, especially in the context of generative AI tools. | 5 |
| name | description | relevancy |
|---|---|---|
| Play as a Life Approach | A shift towards a more playful approach to life, prioritizing joy and creativity in everyday activities and societal norms. | 4 |
| Hopepunk Movement | A cultural shift towards hope and radical kindness, countering nihilism with collective action and positivity. | 5 |
| Anti-Ambition Movement | A growing trend prioritizing rest and personal well-being over traditional work ambitions and capitalism. | 5 |
| Revival of Third Places | Increased focus on community spaces for social interaction, both physical and digital, addressing loneliness and isolation. | 4 |
| Accountability in Branding | Rising awareness and activism against ‘__-washing’ in brands, demanding genuine accountability for social and environmental claims. | 5 |
| Exploration of Grief and Healing | Innovative and unconventional methods for dealing with collective grief and mental health challenges in the wake of ongoing crises. | 5 |
| Shift to Community Care | A movement towards community-focused care systems replacing individualistic self-care solutions to address broader social issues. | 5 |
| Dynamic Identities | Recognition that generational labels are insufficient, embracing a more fluid understanding of identity and personal narratives. | 4 |
| Intergenerational Engagement | Focus on healing intergenerational trauma and learning from past generations to solve contemporary issues. | 4 |
| Process over Product Shift | A cultural movement emphasizing the importance of the creative process and collaboration, especially in the context of AI. | 5 |