I love watching films and series and I would like to share some of the ones that I liked most recently and that – in one way or another – make me think about the future of work:

1. Working: What We Do All Day

It is documentary narrated by former United States President Barack Obama. The documentary explores the meaning of work in 21st century, following the daily lives of people working in different sectors of the economy, from domestic workers to CEOs of large organizations. The documentary addresses a variety of topics: the importance of work in people’s identities, the challenges of the ever-changing job market, the impact of technology and the role of work in society.

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2. Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul

Big Vape is a documentary series that chronicles the rise and fall of Juul, a company that became known for its sleek, easy-to-use e-cigarettes. The documentary explores how Juul’s founders, James Monsees and Adam Bowen, set out to disrupt the tobacco industry with a product they believed would help adult smokers quit. However, the company quickly came under fire for its aggressive marketing tactics, which targeted young people and led to an epidemic of teen vaping.

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3. The Dropout

The Dropout is a biographical drama miniseries about the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos. Holmes was a young entrepreneur who claimed to have developed a revolutionary blood testing technology that could perform hundreds of tests with just a few drops of blood. Theranos raised billions of dollars from investors, and Holmes was hailed as a visionary leader. However, it was later revealed that Theranos’ technology was fraudulent, and Holmes was charged with multiple counts of wire fraud.

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4. The Playlist

The Playlist is a drama miniseries about the creation and early success of Spotify, the world’s leading music streaming service. The series follows the story of Daniel Ek, a young Swedish entrepreneur who was determined to revolutionize the music industry. Ek teamed up with Martin Lorentzon, a successful businessman, and together they launched Spotify in 2008.

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5. Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones

Is a documentary series that explores the secrets to longevity in five regions of the world where people live longer and healthier lives than average. These regions, known as the Blue Zones, are Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California.

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I hope these tips can bring insights for you to reflect on the future of work and how you connect (or not) with these challenges.