-
Lying Is More Common When We’re Emailing, Study Shows
Huffington Post: Conversing online might make you more inclined to lie, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst found that people lied more when they were emailing or instant-messaging, compared with when
-
Kid apps explode on smartphones and tablets. But are they good for your children?
The Washington Post: There has been no definitive study that shows whether apps on mobile devices are harmful for youths. And although lawmakers and regulators have been seeking to strengthen federal rules that protect the
-
Blogs – a means to finding people to do rhythmic things with?
Scientific American: I wrote this post a long time ago – in December 24, 2008. At the time, Twitter was new, FriendFeed was small, Facebook did not yet have functionalities it has today, and Google
-
How ‘Social’ Is Social Networking?
Huffington Post: I like Facebook. I’ve been signing into the site fairly regularly for a couple years now, and it has become my large extended family’s primary form of communication. It also keeps me connected
-
Web Surfing Helps at Work, Study Says
The Wall Street Journal: Don’t feel guilty about browsing the Internet at work—turns out it may actually improve your performance. According to a new study, Web browsing can actually refresh tired workers and enhance their
-
The Secret Language Code
Scientific American: Are there hidden messages in your emails? Yes, and in everything you write or say, according to James Pennebaker, chair of the department of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Pennebaker
