Sleep - sleep deprivation is widely considered a "normal" side effect of a 24/7 society, but it now appears that sleep loss of even two-three hours per night can hamper body and mind functioning, and quality of life.
Sleep - an increasing number of people are suffering from "tatt", short for tired all the time, as up to one in three people reportedly suffer from sleep problems.
Climate - bringing together scientists, economists, engineers and social scientists to develop sustainable responses to climate change on both a national and international level.
Gender -would having more female leaders change positively the course of our political and economic future?
Peace - activists are trying to promote specific techniques of "nonviolent communication" in economics, education, justice, healthcare, and peace-keeping.
Sleep -as part of research into human sleep patterns, an attempt is underway to break the world record for sleep deprivation.