August 2, 2018
The June 12 Singaporean Summit between two “nuke button” adversaries, Kim Jong-Un and Donald Trump, was a shimmer of optimism for the Korean peninsula. But recent reports say North Korea is upgrading its nuclear program, which could thwart a lasting peace. Denuclearization talks were “again at stake and may fall apart,” according to a letter sent from North Korea to the United States. Hours after the U.S. announced a trip by Secretary of State Pompeo to North Korea, President Trump called it off.
Socionomist Chuck Thompson explains how seasons of strong cooperation among countries tend to come in periods of positive mood, while times of intense conflict and aggression unfold when mood is negative.
If you look closely, you can see patterns in social mood that help you predict social trends. Learn more with the Socionomics Premier Membership.
The Socionomist enables you to see trend-shaping waves of social mood, as reflected by the stock market — and capitalize on them. The June issue looks at phases of social mood and features a “Research Roundup,” which highlights five academic studies that shine a light on important aspects of socionomic theory. Mood Riffs topics include “quiet luxury,” loneliness, the Writers Guild strike and efforts by countries to trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Read the June issue when you become a Socionomics Premier Member.
