Nov 5
Trump Wins Second Term
Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris to win a second, non-consecutive presidential term — the first since Grover Cleveland in 1892.
Politically divisive — factual, no editorializing
🇺🇸United States · 20s
The AI Election
Trump returned, AI went mainstream, and Taylor Swift conquered everything.
What happened
4 milestones of 2024
Apr 8
Total Solar Eclipse Crosses America
A total solar eclipse crossed from Texas to Maine. 31 million Americans were in the path of totality. The next won't cross the US until 2045.
Year-round
AI Becomes Mainstream
ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other AI tools became daily tools for millions. AI-generated images, code, and text flooded the internet. The workforce began transforming.
Dec 8
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Becomes Highest-Grossing Ever
The Eras Tour grossed over $2 billion, making it the highest-grossing concert tour in history. Swift's economic impact was measurable on GDP.
What was playing
70% local · 30% international
What was in cinemas
Inside Out 2
Kelsey Mann — Pixar's sequel crushed $1.6B. Anxiety joined the emotions.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Shawn Levy — Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. R-rated Marvel mega-hit.
Dune: Part Two
Denis Villeneuve — Epic sci-fi continuation. Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet.
Wicked
Jon M. Chu — Broadway blockbuster finally on screen. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Anaconda
Xiang Qiuliang — Box office hit in the US — TMDB 7.0
What was on TV
Shogun
2024 — FX's masterpiece swept the Emmys with 18 wins.
Baby Reindeer
2024 — Netflix's most-watched limited series. True-story thriller.
The Bear
2022-present — Season 3 continued the high-pressure kitchen drama.
How much things cost
Currency: USD
Gallon of milk$4.15
Gallon of gas$3.36
Movie ticket$11.25
New house (median)$412,300
Inflation: 2.9%
Inflation cooling from 2022 highs. Housing still unaffordable for many. Job market strong but anxious.
Then vs. Now
Inflation-adjusted values
Gallon of milkBLS
2024 (USD)
$4.15
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Today's value ($)
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Gallon of gasEIA
2024 (USD)
$3.36
→
Today's value ($)
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Movie ticketNATO
2024 (USD)
$11.25
→
Today's value ($)
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New house (median)Census Bureau
2024 (USD)
$412,300
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Today's value ($)
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Technology
ChatGPT / Claude / Gemini
AI assistants became daily tools for work, school, and creativity.
Apple Vision Pro
Apple's spatial computing headset launched at $3,499.
GLP-1 drugs
Ozempic and weight-loss drugs reshaped healthcare and culture.
Pop Culture
Fashion
Clean girl aestheticQuiet luxuryCoquette bowsCherry red everything
Slang
Brat— Confident, unapologetic energy (Charli XCX album)
Demure— Very mindful, very cutesy (viral TikTok)
Ate— Absolutely nailed it, did amazing
Behavior
- AI anxiety mixed with AI excitement across all industries
- TikTok remained the dominant culture-maker for Gen Z
- Friendship bracelets (Taylor Swift inspired) became a thing for all ages
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