“What’s aspirational has changed,” says Beth McGroarty, research director at the nonprofit Global Wellness Institute. Pressures to be perfectly happy, beautiful, and “healthy” are being replaced with a more realistic, relaxed, and less consumerist culture.

I'm intrigued by the concept of "Functional experiences," which marry the best of entertainment, tech and well-being [mental x physical] paired with ancient ritual practices with a twist.

Corvas Brinkerhoff [Meow Wolf] is exploring the benefits of "neuroaesthetics" ["the positive impact of art on the mind"] within the realms of his new Austin... See more