With Your Smartphone, Fear is Never Far Away
Ancient Man might have liked a smartphone. Our cave-dwelling ancestor would have wanted to know whether a storm was coming or if his friends had spotted a herd of predators nearby.
Technology
Who’s Your Real Boss?
What are the consequences of digital distraction and how can we minimize them?
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.
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?
Special Issue: Connected State of Mind
Over the next three weeks, we’ll bring you an in-depth look at our relationship with technology, with an eye for how we use our smartphones and social media.