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The world was a complex and volatile place in 2022. In our signature style⁠—combining art, data, and storytelling⁠—we helped millions of people make sens

In this, our fourth year of Prediction Consensus (now part of our more comprehensive 2023 Global Forecast Series), we’ve learned a few things about the universe of predictions, experts, outlooks, and…

Have smartphones fully replaced cameras? This video charts 70 years of camera sales and how smartphones have affected the market.

Many industries were hit

This map juxtaposes nations and Indian states to provide a new perspective on the world's soon-to-be most populous country

With a fortune largely tied to his 78.9 million shares of Amazon, the net worth of Jeff Bezos continues to be on the rise. Just days ago, Amazon shares reached all-time highs after the company’s…

Here’s a look at the different parts of Amazon’s revenue model, and how much money each business segment makes.

Apple’s Colossal Mark

With each passing year, an increasingly large segment of the population no longer remembers images loading a single pixel row at a time, the earsplitting sound of a 56k modem, or the domination of web…

Attention is an increasingly valuable form of currency in the Information Age. In 2021, a handful of companies stood out from the pack, dominating the conversation and influencing society in both…

Our rapidly evolving world forces us to adopt distinct patterns of behavior, and in the process, paves the way for new cognitive biases to emerge.

«THE GOOGLE EFFECT Also known as “digital amnesia”, the aptly named Google Effect describes our tendency to forget information that can be easily accessed online.»

In a world of information overload, we can fall victim to all sorts of cognitive biases. Since they can lead us

«it is important to remember to seek out information that both confirms and contradicts your presumptions about a certain topic.»

The employment landscape is constantly shifting. While agricultural jobs played a big role in the 19th century, a large portion of U

«Wind turbine service technicians have the fastest growth rate, with solar photovoltaic (solar panel) installers taking the third slot.»

A country's ability to innovate helps it stay competitive on the global stage. Where are the most innovative economies, and how has the list changed?

View the expanded version of this infographic. Just four countries—the U.S., China, Japa

In 2021, the Big Five tech giants—Apple, Amazon, Google (Alphabet), Meta, and Microsoft—generated a combined $1.4 trillion in revenue. What are the sources of this revenue, and how does it breakdown?…

«Nearly 98% of Meta’s revenue comes from Facebook ads, and 81% of Google’s revenue comes from advertising on various Google products»

Tech giants are increasingly making up more of the Fortune 500, but the world’s biggest companies by market cap ar

«Many are former monopolies or massive conglomerates that have grown in the public space, such as South Africa’s Naspers and India’s Reliance Industries.»

From Bitcoin to Tezos, cryptocurrencies are reshaping the financial industry. As they rapidly advance, how will current applications impact tomorrow?

Awareness around climate change is shaping the future of the global economy in several ways. Governments are planning how to reduce emissions, investors are scrutinizing companies’ environmental…

In 2020, solar power saw its largest-ever annual capacity expansion at 127 gigawatts. Here's a snapshot of solar power capacity by country.

Throughout history, the pursuit of happiness has been a preoccupation of humankind. Of course, we humans are not just content with measuring our own happiness, but also our happiness in relation to…

This ranking of the world's wealthiest cities leverages a robust data set that tracks the location and net worth of ultra-wealthy individuals

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Population density varies across the globe. These maps use geographical circles to show the most densely populated areas on multiple continents.

The average adult makes about 35,000 conscious decisions each day. Given this sheer volume of choice, how do we ensure we’re making the right decisions, day in and day out, without becoming exhausted?…

«the Gratitude Razor, when in doubt, don’t hesitate to show your gratitude to people who have supported you, or given you advice or opportunities»

How do companies like Amazon and Apple consistently make game-changing products? Here are 10 types of innovation, and the tactics that lead to big breakthroughs.

Creative destruction plays a key role in entrepreneurship and economic development. Coined by economist Joseph Schumpeter in 1942, the theory of “creative destruction” suggests that business cycles…

«Coined by economist Joseph Schumpeter in 1942, the theory of “creative destruction” suggests that business cycles operate under long waves of innovation.»

Our global population is getting older. By 2050, the OECD predicts that 30% of people worldwide will be aged 65 or over. While some countries are relatively prepared to handle this increase in the…

Currently, there are over 4.5 billion people around the world who use some form of social media—about 57% of the global population. Yet, while social media&