James Wallman
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- male
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- UK
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- London, England, UK
Palo Alto, California, USA
France
Greece - Opleiding
- Oxford University
University of the Arts - Beroepen
- journalist
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- James Wallman is a journalist, trend forecaster, speaker, and author. He has commented on trends happening now, and predicted what will happen next, for publications like GQ, the New York Times, and the Financial Times, and for clients such as Absolut, BMW, Burberry, and Nike. James wrote the futurology column in T3 magazine from 2008-2012, and was editor of a trend consultancy called The Future Laboratory's forecasting publication, LS:N Global, from 2009-2013. James has an MA in Classics from Oxford University and an MA in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. He has lived in France, Greece, and Palo Alto in California and currently lives in London, with his wife and daughter.
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Good idea in theory, choosing experiences over possessions, but I'm a consumer and I will probably stay that way. I'd still recommend reading this, however. Amazing how people can live with minimal "things".
In a time where we have more options than ever before for how to spend our time, more gadgets, games and things - we are still one of the most depressed and lonely generations.
"Time and How to Spend it" presents a solid framework of 7 factors to consider to better spend our time to feel more fulfilled, connected and happier.
Although some of the examples the author presents may not resonate with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds - the factors behind them are still valid and worth applying. Even if you only incorporate 2-3 of the things he mentions, I think it will still have a positive impact.
Recommended to all who want to better spend their time in more meaningful and enjoyable ways.… (meer)
"Time and How to Spend it" presents a solid framework of 7 factors to consider to better spend our time to feel more fulfilled, connected and happier.
Although some of the examples the author presents may not resonate with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds - the factors behind them are still valid and worth applying. Even if you only incorporate 2-3 of the things he mentions, I think it will still have a positive impact.
Recommended to all who want to better spend their time in more meaningful and enjoyable ways.… (meer)
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The author is a “trend forecaster” and argues in this book that people have become too materialistic (and this makes them/us unhappy for the most part). He argues that people are likely to move towards experiences rather than material items for happiness.
This was interesting. I think that I am already at a “medium chill” stage (pretty much happy with the status quo), and some people are like that, but it’s not something that the author feels will really take off with most people. The author initially talks about how Western society became so materialistic, then describes different ways of changing this and whether or not these ways will take off (including the medium chill), then talks more about experientialism, as he feels this is the most likely that people will move to.… (meer)