You Don’t Know What You’ve Got ‘Til It’s Gone
By looking at what happens to us when we can’t access our devices, we learn what they provide for us and our social life.
Psychology
The Assault on Empathy
With toys for children that declare their love and want to chat, we bring to life a longstanding fantasy that machines might be our companions, that they might seem to not only be smart, but also to care about us.
A History of Panic Over Entertainment Technology
Parents and policy makers are often inundated with frightening claims about media and technology’s effects on kids. Is there any truth to these claims? Or have some scholars and journalists jumped the shark?
How to Enjoy (and Survive) the Holidays Using Behavioral Science
How do we make the most out of the unique situations the holidays offer while also keeping ourselves out of trouble?
Brag Wisely
Instinct tells us that the lowest points in our lives should be locked away from the judging eyes and ears of others. Yet our failures may be the ticket to success for us and others.
Do You See What I See? The Importance of Men as Allies
Men are more effective at combating sexism, and they and incur fewer costs for it than women. Why don’t they speak up?