Lots of things have gotten more casual over the years. People used to dress up to take an airplane. Not a lot of us have calling cards and silver trays. ... read more →
The massive response to Santa Barbara shooting shows how the immediacy of social media increases emotional involvement. The resulting conversations around the shooting—moving quickly from the tragedy itself to the... read more →
It’s rare to read an article about selfies, Millennials or Facebook without narcissism making an appearance in the first paragraph. No wonder people, especially parents, get worried when they see... read more →
Last April, the Rijksmuseum, the Museum of Netherlands, and their major sponsor ING celebrated the reopening of the museum after lengthy renovations by organizing a unique flash mob. They recreated one... read more →
Recently I wrote a post on Psychology Today wondering why the selfie phenomenon hadn’t been embraced by brands. Selfies capture an authentic moment because it does something that we haven’t... 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.