The Sandy Hook tragedy has created an avalanche of response across social media. The senseless violence has so outraged and shocked people that is has turned observers into advocates and supporters. Whether it’s showing support, lobbying for gun control, promoting mental health initiatives or calling for school lockdowns, people who... read more →
Dec
20
Dec
01
Some celebrities are masters at using Twitter to build a fan base. Others, like Chris Brown, suffer from not understanding the potential impact of failing to think first, tweet second. Social media give celebrities great platforms for building a fan base. They have wide distribution as messages move across networks. ... read more →
Nov
19
Thanksgiving is a time to look around and be grateful for what we have and to celebrate the richness and opportunities in our lives. Sometimes it helps to be reminded of just how much we do have by seeing the lives of others. My colleague Dr. Leo Chan was in... read more →
Aug
28
Video games have been at the forefront of interactive media and continue to be a significant part of the participatory media environment. The thought of a video game still may strike horror into the hearts of many, but video games are just a digital manifestation of a very basic human... read more →
Aug
28
Many people have the image of video games as socially isolating, if not psychologically addicting. Yet, like my friend Kristin Brandt demonstrated when she joined her son in the online game Wizard101 (see part 1), video games can connect families and friends across time and distances. In my last post,... 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.