Mar
20
'Contagion’ is now the second most-streamed movie behind Harry Potter. Why watch a show that scares us when we have a pandemic in real life? Because thrillers and horror movies can increase feelings of safety and decrease fear. There are big takeaways in the popularity of 'Contagion' for brands and organizations about what people need and...
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Mar
15
I'm a big fan of data visualization because mages can make complex things compelling. Few things are more complex than the wide-reaching implications of a pandemics like COVID-19. An article by Harry Stevens in The Washington Post includes a series of interactive graphics that demonstrate the power of contagion and...
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Mar
14
Trying to get answers makes us feel safer. This isn’t just true of adults. It’s true for kids, too. That’s why it’s important to talk with kids during times of crisis and uncertainty. While parents grapple with making sense of it all, kids aren’t immune to the stories. Kids are dealing with their own...
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Mar
10
Entertainment gets a bad rap. Contrary to popular beliefs, however, entertainment is not a waste of time. Good stories make us and our lives better. Self-reflection, emotional connection, increased empathy and real life impact. Stories are fundamentally social, linking people through shared experience and meaning. What’s not to like? Whether it’s historical dramas, romance, sci-fi,...
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Mar
09
Continued from Screen size Changes the Meaning and Impact of Content. There is something particularly alluring about stories that take place outside of our known world. Historical, fantasy and sci-fi stories take the consumer on a delicate balance of fact and fiction to create something that feels right. The illusion of reality...
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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.