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Health care is becoming an integral part of modern life, contributing to both personal well-being and the sustainable development of society. The wellness economy is expected to reach $7 trillion in 2025 ($4.4 trillion in 2020). Changing the approach to well—being and productivity is in the spotlight of the new issue of trendletters, produced as part of a joint project of the Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Center and the UNESCO Futures Studies Chair (UNESCO Futures Literacy Chairs network).

The popularization of conscious consumption and ecological thinking is transforming the sphere of production and facilitating the emergence of new business models. Recycling and secondary use of things and materials are becoming increasingly widespread. Eco-agenda and transformation of consumption culture are in the spotlight of the new issue of trendletters, produced as part of a joint project of the Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Center and the UNESCO Futures Studies Chair (UNESCO Futures Literacy Chairs network).

A person who was previously a passive recipient of medical services can become an active participant in their treatment, making informed decisions and sharing responsibility with their doctor. By giving informed consent to care, the patient can understand the possibilities and risks involved. This increases their personal interest in following the doctor's recommendations, and it also increases the effectiveness of the therapy. The shift towards this new model of medical care is in the spotlight of the new issue of trendletters, produced as part of a joint project of the Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Center and the UNESCO Futures Studies Chair (UNESCO Futures Literacy Chairs network).

155 out of 169 tasks that need to be solved to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals are directly related to the protection of human rights. Despite the positive changes that have taken place in this area over the past decades, not all steps taken by public and private structures are effective. The development of public control and increasing the responsibility of business in the field of human rights protection — is in the spotlight of the new issue of trendletters, produced as part of a joint project of the Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Center and the UNESCO Futures Studies Chair (UNESCO Futures Literacy Chairs network).

Following the rapid development of technology, the role of humans in production processes is changing – gradually routine tasks are delegated to artificial intelligence (AI). According to the forecast of the World Economic Forum, by 2025, 50% of workers will be forced to retrain due to the increasing role of new technologies in production activities. The increasing impact of technological innovations on the labor market and the potential risks due to robotization and automation of production are in the spotlight of the new issue of trendletters, produced as part of a joint project of the Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Center and the UNESCO Futures Studies Chair (UNESCO Futures Literacy Chairs network).

A person who was previously a passive recipient of medical services can become an active participant in their treatment, making informed decisions and sharing responsibility with their doctor. By giving informed consent to care, the patient can understand the possibilities and risks involved. This increases their personal interest in following the doctor's recommendations, and it also increases the effectiveness of the therapy. The shift towards this new model of medical care is in the spotlight of the new issue of trendletters, produced as part of a joint project of the Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Center and the UNESCO Futures Studies Chair (UNESCO Futures Literacy Chairs network).

The resistance of bacteria to antibiotics has been declared by WHO as one of the global challenges to humanity. By 2050, deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections could reach 10 million people per year. Causes and consequences of increased risk of infectious diseases are in the spotlight of the new issue of trendletters, produced as part of a joint project of the Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Center and the UNESCO Futures Studies Chair (UNESCO Futures Literacy Chairs network).

There is an increasing number of people around the world who, despite efforts to promote healthy living, suffer from a lack of exercise, bad habits, and an unbalanced diet. This unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle has many negative effects on the body and can significantly reduce a person's quality of life. The rise in unhealthy lifestyles and their global impact are in the spotlight of the new issue of trendletters, produced as part of a joint project of the Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Center and the UNESCO Futures Studies Chair (UNESCO Futures Literacy Chairs network).

Virtuality is increasingly penetrating into the real world. The economy of impressions is developing; in order to attract and retain customers, companies focus on creating user experiences, which use modern AR/VR technologies, among other things. In addition, jobs, education, medicine, entertainment and much more are becoming virtual. The interaction of the virtual and real worlds is in the spotlight of the new issue of trendletters, produced as part of a joint project of the Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Center and the UNESCO Futures Studies Chair (UNESCO Futures Literacy Chairs network).

The modern job market is rapidly evolving due to technological advancement, and the demands for skills and competencies among employees are increasing. Skills that are not typically acquired through traditional education are becoming more valuable, and they often require a more hands-on and interactive learning approach. The transformation of the classical model of education and career understanding is in the spotlight of the new issue of trendletters, produced as part of a joint project of the Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Center and the UNESCO Futures Studies Chair (UNESCO Futures Literacy Chairs network).