We've seen a lot of troublesome things on social media over the last five years - fake news, misinformation, violence, name-calling, and other forms of abuse--right up to inciting violence... read more →
Using entertainment for comfort, escape, and positivity can be an important antidote to COVID stress and Zoom fatigue. Holiday movies are a reliable and popular choice. Media companies have noticed, and some have upped... read more →
Zoom is so prevalent that “Zoom” is now synonymous with video conferencing. The use of Zoom and other digital communications tools has skyrocketed given the number of people working and living... read more →
Zoom for the Holidays? Zoom-giving? Whatever you call it, the holidays will look a lot different this year. Zoom has even suspended its 40 minute time limit on free accounts... read more →
Continually checking your cellphone, scrolling news stories or experiencing news cycle fatigue? Sadly, it is impossible to distinguish election-anxiety behaviors like those from COVID-anxiety behaviors when it comes to media... 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.