Do young people feel the need to be “selfie-ready”? Before you go to the knee-jerk ‘yes,’ it’s important to separate out the developmental drives of young people—including a craving for... read more →
It may be catchy, but wrong. Facebook is a tool, a platform. It’s irresponsible to call Stephens the Facebook killer. Yes, he live-streamed a murder on Facebook. It’s heinous, for sure, but... read more →
In spite of the proliferation of selfie-taking in all kinds of contexts, people remain wedded to the idea that they are inherently bad. Early experimentation and the overabundance of duckfaces... read more →
Trying to push the pop culture envelope again, Pepsi’s ad with Kendall Jenner backfired.... read more →
We may be anxious and depressed in this political environment, but the damage goes much deeper. The irrationality, and subsequent intolerance and antagonism, is most dangerous fallout of Trump's flamethrower approach. It... 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.