I had a question from a reporter this morning about post-election withdrawal. What are all those people who have been “addicted” to websites, TV, and text messaging to follow the election going to do with themselves? Call me an optimist, but I don’t think it’s going to be a problem. ... read more →
Nov
05
Nov
04
Twitter Vote Report is a non-partison network of people working to capture the experience of voting—long lines, broken machines, errors in registration, etc. It works by having individuals all over the country report on their experience. You submit a report a number of ways: By Twitter: Post a tweet that... read more →
Sep
21
For those interested in positive psychology, there is a must-attend conference November 24-25 in San Francisco "Happiness and It's Causes." In spite of obvious jokes about a happiness conference in San Francisco, this event brings an extraordinary line-up of people taking a wide-ranging look at positive emotions and mental states.... read more →
Sep
15
The study “Teenagers: A Generation Unplugged” by the wireless trade association CTIA and Harris Interactive reports that cell phones have become a vital part of a teen’s identity. The coolness of the cell phone is considered a marker for popularity and status and having a phone is essential to a... read more →
Sep
12
The question of 'Internet Addiction' is big in China. Parents are more worried than ever about their child's performance--most have only one child to bear the brunt of all that parental pressure--and those same parents are facing a digital divide between themselves and the new generation. China has its own... 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.