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The McKinsey Global Institute estimates 375 million workers will need to switch occupations by 2030 due to automation. This study challenges techno-determinism by analyzing how policy and culture shape work futures. Drawing on Heidegger’s (1977) critique of technology, it posits that automation risks reducing humans to mere "human resources."

The World Inequality Report 2025 reveals the top 1% captured 38% of global wealth growth since 2020. This study challenges neoliberal narratives by analyzing how systemic structures reproduce inequality. Drawing on Piketty’s (2014) capital theory, it posits that unregulated capitalism deepens divides.

Globalization’s cultural impacts remain contested, with critics warning of homogenization and proponents highlighting hybridity. This study challenges binary narratives by analyzing how digital platforms mediate cultural exchange. Drawing on Appadurai’s (1996) "scapes" theory, it posits that globalization creates dynamic cultural interactions rather than static dominance.

By 2030, 60% of humanity will live in cities, with 43 megacities exceeding 10 million residents (UN-Habitat, 2025). This study challenges urban exceptionalism by analyzing how urbanization interacts with global capital flows. Drawing on Castells’s (1983) theory of urban social movements, it posits that cities are sites of both opportunity and exploitation.

The IPCC’s 2025 Global Warming of 1.5°C report warns of irreversible climate impacts without urgent action. This study challenges the individual-collective dichotomy by analyzing how policies shape social norms. Drawing on Meadows’s (1972) Limits to Growth, it posits that systemic leverage points offer the greatest potential for change.

Emerging technologies like neural interfaces and AI pose existential questions about human dignity. This study challenges techno-utopian narratives by analyzing how algorithmic systems reproduce biases and erode autonomy. Drawing on Heidegger’s (1977) critique of "enframing," it posits that technology risks reducing humans to mere resources.

Despite global commitments to gender equality, the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Gender Gap Report estimates full parity will not be achieved for another 131 years. This study challenges essentialist assumptions by analyzing how intersecting identities of gender, age, and geography shape inequality. Drawing on Crenshaw’s (1991) intersectionality theory, it posits that effective solutions must address overlapping systems of oppression.

This paper examines the dual role of immigration in contemporary societies through lenses of cultural ecology and conflict theory. Drawing on 2024-2025 research from Peking University and the UNHCR, it argues that immigrant flows foster innovation while challenging social cohesion. Through case studies of Germany’s "Brain Gain" policy and China’s "Cultural Integration Zones," the research proposes a "dynamic equilibrium" framework to balance diversity and stability in immigrant-receiving nations.

This paper challenges ageist assumptions by analyzing demographic transitions through lenses of human capital theory and institutional economics. Drawing on OECD data and case studies from Japan, Germany, and China, it argues that aging societies can foster economic growth through policy innovation and intergenerational collaboration. The research identifies "longevity capital" as a critical resource, proposing a "three-pillar" framework of education, technology, and governance to harness demographic shifts.

This paper examines the contradictory effects of social media on contemporary society through interdisciplinary lenses of technological determinism and social constructivism. Based on cutting-edge 2025 research from Oxford University and EU policy evaluations, it argues that while digital platforms enhance global connectivity, their algorithmic structures simultaneously create cognitive silos and mental health crises. Through case studies of South Korea’s "smartphone-free schools" and the EU’s Digital Services Act, this research proposes a dual governance framework combining regulatory innovation and digital literacy education to address the paradox of social media.