Are there psychological implications of chat status in GChat or iChat or AIM? Think of them as today’s answering machines. They are an opportunity to express some aspect of yourself. Sort of like vanity plates without the level of commitment or having to stand in line at the DMV. Away … [Read more...]
Celebrity Gossip: One Man’s Reality is Another Man’s Show
January 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This question came my way today: Is there any good thing about gossiping about celebs? When does being a fan go over into being too fanatical? Some people say the only thing they have in common with others is discussing celeb gossip -- what does that mean about the relationship? Celebrity gossip … [Read more...]
The Me in Social Media
January 8, 2009 By 1 Comment
I sat with a group of educators, marketers, public relations professionals, investor relations professionals, and web developers yesterday talking about how to develop a graduate level program focused on social media. This was especially interesting because as the only psychologist, my vantage … [Read more...]
California Prop 8: Minorities vote to block rights of other minorities
November 7, 2008 By 2 Comments
I’m supposed to be packing because moving vans come tomorrow, but I had to remark on this story in the Washington Post: Most Calif. blacks backed proposition 8: 53% of Latinos Also Supported Proposition 8 In it, Vick and Surdin write: LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 -- Any notion that Tuesday's election … [Read more...]
Move over Michael Jordan: Shoes are Out, Phones are In
September 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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 … [Read more...]
