Trends: The Return of Drugs in Therapy; Is Fake the New Real?
In this trendwatching podcast, Nora Young talks about research into the potential return of drugs like LSD and MDMA in a therapeutic context, to treat problems ranging from anxiety to headaches. What do you think? (via The Economist )
Meanwhile, Cathi Bond speculates on the growing trend towards fake entertainment and sports, such as virtual skiing with the Wii (via Engadget) or playing Guitar Hero instead of bothering with a real guitar (via this satirical article in The Guardian)
Plus, Nora mentions that Denmark is importing 1,000 animatronic, artificial Paro seals from Japan to keep people company in health care facilities. Does it matter that they aren’t real? (via Pink Tentacle)
