Twenty3
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Cultural Insights & Strategy
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Twenty3
@twenty3insights.bsky.social
· Dec 6
Nothing is ever black and white. Different faces. Different expressions. Different stories.
We obsess over how we're not alike and miss what connects us: the same needs, the same fears, the same tensions.
If you want to stop seeing noise and start seeing signal, talk to TWENTY3.
We obsess over how we're not alike and miss what connects us: the same needs, the same fears, the same tensions.
If you want to stop seeing noise and start seeing signal, talk to TWENTY3.
iFixit's FixBot uses AI to guide users through device repairs by searching millions of pages of manuals and community content, identifying parts from photos and adapting instructions in real time. #trends
January 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM
iFixit's FixBot uses AI to guide users through device repairs by searching millions of pages of manuals and community content, identifying parts from photos and adapting instructions in real time. #trends
Nearly 600 of the world's 9,000 operational data centres sit in regions averaging above 27°C, the upper limit for optimal performance. Rising AI demand and data sovereignty concerns are driving expansion in hot climates despite cooling challenges that strain power grids and raise emissions. #trends
January 26, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Nearly 600 of the world's 9,000 operational data centres sit in regions averaging above 27°C, the upper limit for optimal performance. Rising AI demand and data sovereignty concerns are driving expansion in hot climates despite cooling challenges that strain power grids and raise emissions. #trends
Camp Rock 3's announcement follows a surge in entertainment revivals, with shows like Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and Cobra Kai capitalising on nostalgia while original content struggles at the box office. If we're rewatching the past, what defines the cultural moment we're living in now? #trends
January 23, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Camp Rock 3's announcement follows a surge in entertainment revivals, with shows like Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and Cobra Kai capitalising on nostalgia while original content struggles at the box office. If we're rewatching the past, what defines the cultural moment we're living in now? #trends
Research across multiple countries shows a 10-minute increase in average commute time decreases married women's workforce participation by 4.4 percentage points, driven entirely by mothers who trade higher pay for proximity to children. #trends
January 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Research across multiple countries shows a 10-minute increase in average commute time decreases married women's workforce participation by 4.4 percentage points, driven entirely by mothers who trade higher pay for proximity to children. #trends
WikiFlix, a Netflix-styled archive run by Wikipedia's volunteer community, hosts over 4,000 public domain films from sources like Wikimedia Commons and the Internet Archive with no account or subscription required. #trends
January 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
WikiFlix, a Netflix-styled archive run by Wikipedia's volunteer community, hosts over 4,000 public domain films from sources like Wikimedia Commons and the Internet Archive with no account or subscription required. #trends
UCLA's Hollywood Diversity report found that 91.7% of top 250 scripted series in 2024 were created by white people, with white men accounting for 79% of creators, both increases from the previous year, despite minority households and female audiences driving viewership. #trends
January 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
UCLA's Hollywood Diversity report found that 91.7% of top 250 scripted series in 2024 were created by white people, with white men accounting for 79% of creators, both increases from the previous year, despite minority households and female audiences driving viewership. #trends
A 2019 study across 40 countries found wallets were returned far more often than predicted, whilst the 2025 World Happiness Report linked belief in wallet return to well-being eight times more strongly than doubling income. #trends
January 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
A 2019 study across 40 countries found wallets were returned far more often than predicted, whilst the 2025 World Happiness Report linked belief in wallet return to well-being eight times more strongly than doubling income. #trends
Reddit usage has surged since 2019, driven largely by female users seeking health advice, financial guidance and community support, while women leave X in droves following Musk's content moderation cuts. #trends
January 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Reddit usage has surged since 2019, driven largely by female users seeking health advice, financial guidance and community support, while women leave X in droves following Musk's content moderation cuts. #trends
Hilton's survey of 14,000 travellers across 14 countries identifies the "whycation" as purposeful travel focused on why you're going rather than where. People seek meaningful experiences for deep relaxation or learning new skills, choosing destinations that match their intent. #trends
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Hilton's survey of 14,000 travellers across 14 countries identifies the "whycation" as purposeful travel focused on why you're going rather than where. People seek meaningful experiences for deep relaxation or learning new skills, choosing destinations that match their intent. #trends
Birkin bags have outperformed gold over the past decade, with some owners doubling their money in five years, according to luxury authenticator James Firestein. Around 25% of Birkin buyers store them purely as investments rather than using them, treating the bags like collectible art. #trends
January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Birkin bags have outperformed gold over the past decade, with some owners doubling their money in five years, according to luxury authenticator James Firestein. Around 25% of Birkin buyers store them purely as investments rather than using them, treating the bags like collectible art. #trends
Barbour jackets, Fair Isle knits, houndstooth and tweed have moved from rural estates to city streets globally in 2025, with luxury brands from Burberry to Dior drawing inspiration from British countryside style. #trends
January 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Barbour jackets, Fair Isle knits, houndstooth and tweed have moved from rural estates to city streets globally in 2025, with luxury brands from Burberry to Dior drawing inspiration from British countryside style. #trends
TikTok Shop sold over 20 Birkin bags in 2025 and is partnering with creators to position itself as a luxury resale destination, requiring sellers to provide Certificates of Authenticity within 24 hours to combat counterfeits. #trends
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
TikTok Shop sold over 20 Birkin bags in 2025 and is partnering with creators to position itself as a luxury resale destination, requiring sellers to provide Certificates of Authenticity within 24 hours to combat counterfeits. #trends
Research from AI start-up GUDEA found that just 3.77% of accounts generated 28% of online conversation around Taylor Swift linking to bot networks. The analysis, published by Rolling Stone, highlights how these accounts now amplify moral outrage and cancellation attempts across social media. #trends
January 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Research from AI start-up GUDEA found that just 3.77% of accounts generated 28% of online conversation around Taylor Swift linking to bot networks. The analysis, published by Rolling Stone, highlights how these accounts now amplify moral outrage and cancellation attempts across social media. #trends
The "facial harmony" trend has returned to TikTok, with filters dividing faces into thirds based on Renaissance art principles, not science. When classical art ratios become self-diagnosis tools, are we measuring beauty or manufacturing insecurity? #trends
January 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The "facial harmony" trend has returned to TikTok, with filters dividing faces into thirds based on Renaissance art principles, not science. When classical art ratios become self-diagnosis tools, are we measuring beauty or manufacturing insecurity? #trends
Do you watch "what I eat in a day" videos?
Be honest. You've probably scrolled past at least a dozen this week, maybe lingered on a few.
I've done a deeper dive on them, including tracking conversation patterns using YouScan Social Listening ✨
ramonadaniel.substack.com/p/what-were-...
Be honest. You've probably scrolled past at least a dozen this week, maybe lingered on a few.
I've done a deeper dive on them, including tracking conversation patterns using YouScan Social Listening ✨
ramonadaniel.substack.com/p/what-were-...
January 8, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Do you watch "what I eat in a day" videos?
Be honest. You've probably scrolled past at least a dozen this week, maybe lingered on a few.
I've done a deeper dive on them, including tracking conversation patterns using YouScan Social Listening ✨
ramonadaniel.substack.com/p/what-were-...
Be honest. You've probably scrolled past at least a dozen this week, maybe lingered on a few.
I've done a deeper dive on them, including tracking conversation patterns using YouScan Social Listening ✨
ramonadaniel.substack.com/p/what-were-...
Major publishers including The Economist, Financial Times and New Yorker have launched Substack newsletters this year as search and social traffic declines, with Reach now running 25 newsletters on the platform. When legacy media enters new platforms, does distribution diversify or fragment? #trends
January 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Major publishers including The Economist, Financial Times and New Yorker have launched Substack newsletters this year as search and social traffic declines, with Reach now running 25 newsletters on the platform. When legacy media enters new platforms, does distribution diversify or fragment? #trends
Nearly 80% of U.S. shoppers trust their neighbourhood grocery store more than Amazon or Walmart to deliver fair, personalised deals, according to Swiftly's survey of 1,400 consumers. Can local grocers convert trust into loyalty before digital convenience closes the gap? #trends
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Nearly 80% of U.S. shoppers trust their neighbourhood grocery store more than Amazon or Walmart to deliver fair, personalised deals, according to Swiftly's survey of 1,400 consumers. Can local grocers convert trust into loyalty before digital convenience closes the gap? #trends
UK inflation dropped to 3.2% in November, its lowest in eight months, with falling food prices contributing to the decline, according to the Office for National Statistics. When inflation eases but prices don't drop, does relief measure progress or just slow the climb? #trends
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
UK inflation dropped to 3.2% in November, its lowest in eight months, with falling food prices contributing to the decline, according to the Office for National Statistics. When inflation eases but prices don't drop, does relief measure progress or just slow the climb? #trends
Italian brain rot memes have moved from TikTok to toy aisles, with 3D-printed figurines selling for ₹200-₹1,500 across Indian e-commerce platforms. Gen Alpha consumers, raised on screens and generative AI, are driving demand for toys like "bombardino crocodilo" and "tung tung tung sahur". #trends
January 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Italian brain rot memes have moved from TikTok to toy aisles, with 3D-printed figurines selling for ₹200-₹1,500 across Indian e-commerce platforms. Gen Alpha consumers, raised on screens and generative AI, are driving demand for toys like "bombardino crocodilo" and "tung tung tung sahur". #trends
Forty-one percent of paid video streaming subscribers have cancelled services due to subscription fatigue, up from 35% in July, while 85% of recent cancelers report concern about tariff impacts on household expenses. Consumers now cycle in and out of subscriptions regularly. #trends
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Forty-one percent of paid video streaming subscribers have cancelled services due to subscription fatigue, up from 35% in July, while 85% of recent cancelers report concern about tariff impacts on household expenses. Consumers now cycle in and out of subscriptions regularly. #trends
Cleveland start-up Sonic Fire Tech uses infrasound, frequencies below 20 Hz that humans can't hear, to suppress fires by vibrating oxygen faster than fuel can use it. The system detects flames via sensors and deploys sound through ducting, running on electricity without water or chemicals. #trends
December 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Cleveland start-up Sonic Fire Tech uses infrasound, frequencies below 20 Hz that humans can't hear, to suppress fires by vibrating oxygen faster than fuel can use it. The system detects flames via sensors and deploys sound through ducting, running on electricity without water or chemicals. #trends
Luxury travellers are booking hotels to access the restaurant, not the other way round. La Padrona at Raffles Boston made The New York Times' inaugural 50 best US restaurants list, where the dining room drives occupancy. When the meal becomes the reason to stay, what does hospitality mean? #trends
December 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Luxury travellers are booking hotels to access the restaurant, not the other way round. La Padrona at Raffles Boston made The New York Times' inaugural 50 best US restaurants list, where the dining room drives occupancy. When the meal becomes the reason to stay, what does hospitality mean? #trends
Half of the most popular ADHD content on TikTok is misleading, according to University of British Columbia researchers who analysed the top 100 videos in 2022. When everyone feels distracted, how do we distinguish between a clinical disorder and the side effects of modern life? #trends
December 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Half of the most popular ADHD content on TikTok is misleading, according to University of British Columbia researchers who analysed the top 100 videos in 2022. When everyone feels distracted, how do we distinguish between a clinical disorder and the side effects of modern life? #trends
Arizona State University researchers developed solar-powered light buoys that reduce sea turtle bycatch by 63%, working directly with Mexican fishers who helped design the gear. The lights last five days without sunlight, making them easier to use than battery-powered alternatives. #trends
December 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Arizona State University researchers developed solar-powered light buoys that reduce sea turtle bycatch by 63%, working directly with Mexican fishers who helped design the gear. The lights last five days without sunlight, making them easier to use than battery-powered alternatives. #trends
Tonga is preparing national legislation called "Te Mana o te Tohorā" to grant whales legal personhood, with a guardianship council representing their rights in environmental decisions and court. When ancestors need legal protection, does personhood become the last language nature can speak? #trends
December 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Tonga is preparing national legislation called "Te Mana o te Tohorā" to grant whales legal personhood, with a guardianship council representing their rights in environmental decisions and court. When ancestors need legal protection, does personhood become the last language nature can speak? #trends