May
05
Laws to regulate social media use by kids are popping up everywhere. Unlikely to achieve their stated goals, they may even cause harm by leaving our kids less prepared for their digital world. If legislators really wanted to help kids, they would fund digital literacy programs that teach critical thinking...
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Mar
07
Wealth, murder, and abuse of privilege, the Murdaugh Murders had it all--a sensational true crime story with a moral that reeled us in. The Murdaugh case had the appeal of true crime amplified by wealth and privilege True crime can increase perceptions of efficacy by providing strategies for protection and...
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Mar
01
KEY POINTS ChatGPT gained 57 million users in the first month and now has well over 100 million users globally. Potential positives of ChatGPT use include brainstorming, quick research, language translations, support for special needs, and entertainment. Potential negatives of ChatGPT use are lack of critical thinking, plagiarism, bullying, misinformation,...
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Dec
04
It's the time of year to enjoy the mental health benefits of nostalgia, romance, family, snowflakes and miracles. Christmas movies' familiar tropes and predictable, non-stressful stories deliver comfort and improve our mood Recurring themes of romance, family, and friendship reflect and satisfy our deep-seated need for social connection Holiday movies...
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Oct
09
Throughout its history, Apple has sold identity, not products Message color has become a social categorization tool used to define “in” vs. “out.” Biologically and psychologically, people instinctively want to be "in." The Apple blue versus Android green messaging war isn’t about color. It is about membership and identity. All...
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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.