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 →
A recent study on selfies (The Selfie Paradox: Nobody Seems to Like Them Yet Everyone Has Reasons to Take Them. An Exploration of Psychological Functions of Selfies in Self-Presentation by... read more →
Why does Donald Trump do well in the post-debate analysis when he doesn’t answer questions, repeatedly goes off topic, and refers to things that are incorrect or irrelevant? Why doesn’t Hillary... read more →
The unintended consequences of design: Pokémon GO not only has health benefits, but it's the first one that makes augmented reality (AR) seem not just fun but, well, normal. It has... 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.