The document discusses various trends for 2018 including growing fears related to terrorism, economic instability, and hacking; an increased focus on self-care, introspection, and personal well-being; a desire for more anonymity and less oversharing on social media; and a movement towards fluidity and lack of long-term commitments as rigid categories continue to break down. Many of these trends reflect anxieties about the current political and information landscape as well as a preference for flexibility and an emphasis on individual needs and priorities. Brands are encouraged to promote optimism, transparency, and understanding of consumer preferences and priorities.