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... read more →
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... read more →
Continued from Is Entertainment a Waste of Time? Consumption patterns--where you watch and what you watch it on--influence story meaning by creating a context that frames the content of any... read more →
Unboxing videos are exactly what they sound like: A video so you can watch someone open a box while they tell you all about it. YouTube videos unveiling new toys... read more →
The suicide of U.K. reality TV celebrity Caroline Flack has put a spotlight on the range and power of negative media. Flack’s case is both tragic and complicated, but a... read more →