Oct 06
Hello high school. Crowdsourced matches may feel like social evaluations of a user’s attractiveness and status. Photo: Pixelshot/Canva Pro

Can Crowdsourcing Fix Dating Apps?

A new approach to dating platforms replaces algorithms with crowdsourced votes from human matchmakers who “vibe-check” to set up potential pairs Existing dating apps have a people problem, but a new dating platform is designed to fix swipe fatigue by using crowdsourcing to vet potential matches. It sounds like fun... read more →
Sep 11
Your parents may seem as phone-absorbed as your teenagers, but their needs and motivations are different. Photo: AzmanL | Getty Images Signature; Jasmina Putnik | JRP Studio.

Are Grandparents the New “iPad Kids”?

Managing teens’ tech use is hard enough. What happens when your parents join in? Here’s how to address those frustrating digital habits without becoming the technology police. Key Points Social media exploits human attention across the lifespan; it’s not a weakness limited to any age group. Technology can help older... read more →
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When bullying and personal attacks are rewarded, kids see them as desirable and effective. Photo: Valentina Nity’s Images|Canva Pro

Do You Want Your Kids Arguing Like a Politician?

U.S. politics teaches kids to handle conflict by fighting dirty, not listening and responding with respect. Those lessons won’t serve them well in their own relationships. Key Points: Kids see politics and social media as tutorials on how power, attention, and winning work Repeated exposure to hostile, winner-take-all conflict is... read more →