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Ever since the re-election of Donald Trump last year there has been a sense that the dominant cultural, social and political mood has shifted. And not just in the US either: the rapid rise of Reform in the UK has in many ways mirrored the shift in the US. The “woke” era that peaked around 2021 seems to have receded, and a new less apologetic culture appears to have taken its place.
But not everyone believes that such a shift has occurred. Who is right? Has there been a vibe shift and if so what has driven it? Are the political shifts a symptom or a cause? And what does all this tell us about the future and the ways in which our societies are evolving?
Jemima Kelly, the FT columnist, who took part in an Ask an Expert Q&A and answered your questions on the evolving vibe shift.
The full Q&A is below.
