Social media is the terrorist’s best and worst friend. Acts of terrorism need to be public to get attention, make a statement and spread fear. Social media amplifies these events, allowing people around the world to instantaneously see and respond to the horror and to feel the sense of vulnerability... read more →
Nov
18
Oct
28
Newflash: YouTube “celebrities” Sam and Nia might be pregnant again. This is a couple who have been so successful documenting daily "family life led by Christian values" (their description, not mine) that Sam quit his job as a nurse and is now focusing on YouTube full time. Troublesome shift of professional... read more →
Sep
24
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. Tech and media design is a chess game, although few approach it that way. Human behavior is not driven by... read more →
Sep
23
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 and injury attributed to selfie-taking. The emphasis on selfie-driven mayhem skews our selfie-related fears and also fans the underlying message... 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.