The Next Era

We are building understanding of current societal transformations and future of a just society. Learn more about us.

The Next Era of well-being

How do we build well-being in the future? The vision for the next era of well-being provides guidelines for a progressive social policy aiming at a fair and sustainable future.

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What is this about?

The vision for the next era of well-being is based on Sitra and Demos Helsinki’s initiative, The Next Era.

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PUBLICATIONS

The Next Era publications provide different viewpoints on the ongoing societal transformation and its implications. The publications and Megatrends 2017 highlight some of the most important phenomena that will influence well-being in the Nordic countries in the future.

THE NEXT ERA OF WELL-BEING

The fifth publication presents the core findings of the work. What does the next era of well-being look like? Get to know the ideals, vision and solutions.

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Building the future well-being.

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CO-FOUNDER, Demos Helsinki
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Researcher, Demos Helsinki

PLANETARY BOUNDARIES

The fourth publication discusses how the global sustainability crisis is challenging the Nordic model of well-being, and potential roles for Finland and other Nordic countries in solving the crisis.

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Sold on sustainability.

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Senior Lead, Programmes
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Senior Lead, Innovations
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Senior Lead, Sitra International Programmes
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Mari Pantsar
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Janne Peljo
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Senior Lead, Programmes
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Communications and Public Affairs Lead, Global Circular Economy

GROWTH AND PROGRESS

The third part of the publication looks at progress in developed societies where low economic growth is the new norm and proposes a new, pluralistic view.

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Ready, set, go!

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A small click for man…

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Re-programming progress.

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CO-FOUNDER, Demos Helsinki
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head of the Digital Society programme, Fores
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Senior Lead, Foresight and Training
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Specialist (on extended leave), Foresight and Training
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Senior Lead, Innovations
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Researcher, Etlatieto Oy
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Partner, Union Square Ventures
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Senior Lead, Foresight and Training

DEMOCRACY AND PARTICIPATION

In the second part of the three part publication we identify the forces that are changing democracy and participation – and offer solutions to make them stronger.

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Straight to the point.

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Tickle your mind.

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Vaaliuurna, jonka lämpötilaa mittaa lämpömittari ja pulssia tunnustelee stetoskooppi.
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A clickety clique.

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Programme Director, Programmes

WORK AND INCOME

Read the first of a three part publication on the future of just society in the digital era. In these articles we look at how societies react to massive changes in the global mechanics of work.

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Look out below!

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Food for the mind.

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Tax bear
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A clickety clique.

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Senior Associate, Demos Helsinki
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CO-FOUNDER, Demos Helsinki
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Johannes Koponen
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CEO, Mediaurban
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Senior Lead, Programmes
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Co-Founder, Demos Helsinki

Sitra & Demos Helsinki

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