慢（slow）、小（small）、软（soft）、社交（sociable）、可持续的（sustainable）。 首先是， 慢(Slow) 。 现在这个社会是快节奏的，工作是快节奏的、时尚是快时尚的、餐是快餐，所以有人提倡慢 餐。 什么是慢餐？我们要吃当地产的，并且自己去烹饪、去吃。 其次，是 小（small） 。 第五消费时代正在加速到来，这是因为科技的变化，比如说AI的盛行。 这是 被誉为 "日本消费社会研究第一人"的三浦展 ，在《孤独社会》一书中提到的。 那么，什么是第五消费时代？ 第五消费时代的关键词，可以用"5个S"来表述： 过去30年，全球建了很多大型购物中心、商超，通过大的硬件设施在其中进行消费，这样的模 式盛行于全球。 但是未来会怎样？未来人们越来越不喜欢大盒子式的消费场所，而是街边各种有特色的小店， 慢悠悠地去逛、去吃，这样的方式可能更加适合未来人的价值观。 如今因为AI技术，无人化逐渐盛行，特别是在疫情当中，大家一星期可能和别人说不上一句 话。所以，新冠也使很多人认识到了和别人交流有多么重要，和别人的沟通和交流是另外一个 "S"(Sociable) 就是社交。 还有一个就是全球注重 可持续 ...

Core Viewpoint - The fifth consumption era is accelerating due to technological changes, particularly the rise of AI [1][6]. Group 1: Definition of the Fifth Consumption Era - The fifth consumption era can be summarized with the "5 S" keywords: Slow, Small, Soft, Sociable, and Sustainable [3]. - "Slow" consumption emphasizes a shift from fast-paced lifestyles to more deliberate and mindful eating, such as slow food that focuses on local produce and home cooking [3][4]. - "Small" consumption indicates a move away from large shopping centers to unique, smaller shops that align with future values [5]. - "Sociable" consumption highlights the importance of communication and interaction, especially in the context of increased isolation during the pandemic [5]. - "Sustainable" consumption focuses on regional economies and a shift from large infrastructure projects to software and community-oriented developments [5]. Group 2: Trends and Predictions - The fifth consumption era is predicted to deepen the "lonely economy," driven by rising single rates, population decline, and aging demographics [6]. - There is a growing interest in new lifestyles and business opportunities in China, inspired by Japan's existing consumption models [7]. - The upcoming study trip to Japan aims to explore the "Japanese model" that has emerged from low-growth conditions, focusing on successful companies in various sectors [7][8].