Squid Game The Challenge rewards antisocial behavior in pursuit of personal reward. It's the opposite of what society needs right now. KEY POINTS Reality TV adaptation of the violent series... read more →
Media management strategies to help you maintain well-being amid a flood of violence on social media Key points Social media is flooded with violence and carnage from the Hamas-Israel war.... read more →
Key Points #GirlMath is a popular TikTok trend, rationalizing spending purchases with irresponsible logic Mental accounting provides the theoretical logic for the human tendency to subjective value money #GirlMath glorifies... read more →
Takeaways: Young Influencers don't have any relevant experience understanding influence or managing fame Gen Z and Millennials relate more to Influencers than to traditional celebrities Parasocial attachment increases an Influencer's... read more →
Chance, community, and nostalgia make box breaks a Vegas-style hobbyist’s dream. But is it gambling? KEY POINTS Practical and psychological factors make live-streamed box breaks compelling. Nostalgia and community amplify... 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.