If you know me, you know it's weird for me to bash an app. Usually, I'm one of the people extolling the virtues of technology. There are limits, however, and the new Peeple app... read more →
The rapid change in mobile capabilities and use presents challenges for everyone with a stake in understanding how and why people use mobile devices and how they think about them.... read more →
In the latest news story related to ‘death by selfie,’ a 66-year-old Japanese tourist fell down a flight of steps at the Taj Mahal. We increasingly hear reports of death... read more →
Mark Zuckerberg is talking about the introduction of a dislike button on Facebook (see coverage in NBCNews.com or BBC News). Reaction has been mixed. From my vantage, people may Like the idea, even... read more →
Public acts of violence are just that, public. They are meant to be overt demonstrations of the perpetrator's power and purpose, offsetting feelings of alienation and powerlessness that are associated... read more →
Dr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.