The devices and platforms we choose to read on (not what or how much we read) may be contributing to our information overload. "The more contained, or even constrained, a platform feels, the more it can contribute to people feeling less overwhelmed…" Read the article from Nieman Journalism Lab: http://bit.ly/YkDgeF Embedded Link How we read, […]
Trust as Currency
We're entering the 3rd wave of trust, says Rachel Botsman in this brilliant TED talk: The currency of the new economy is trust http://bit.ly/UB5ueH Embedded Link Rachel Botsman: The currency of the new economy is trust | Video on TED.com TED Talks There’s been an explosion of collaborative consumption — web-powered sharing of cars, apartments, […]
Two-Screen Viewing
40% of the time people are on tablets they are also doing something else. Eating, using a smartphone, listening to the radio, cooking, traveling, talking … and of course watching tv (63%). Adweek has a great infographic illustrating our dexterity: http://bit.ly/XkXDrK Embedded Link Data Points: Two-Screen Viewing Tablet owners often multi-task while on their devices, […]
Mental Exercise
Being scared while watching The Shining is like walking for 30 minutes. This study showed it burns enough calories to equal a chocolate bar, but at the same time the adrenaline lowers your appetite. The top 10 calorie-burning frightening films to get your heart pumping http://bit.ly/Setllc Embedded Link Watching horror films burns nearly 200 calories […]
Self awareness, social media & narcissism
A new post popped up today about youth narcissism and social media that caught my eye http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/10/26/youth-narcissism-and-social-networking/ It also reminded me of this article in the NY Times that raises some interesting questions about the constant documentation of our (and our children's) lives and what impact this could have. http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/12/why-we-should-take-fewer-pictures-of-our-children/ Both look at how our […]
Americans Under 30 are Readers
Reading rates are high for Americans under 30. 83% read a book in the last year, with 75% reading print and 19% ebooks. The 18-24 age group has the highest reading rate of all ages (88% read a book in the last year). 60% of those under 30 had also used a library, and many […]
Digital Citizenship
Tech for Engagement hot topics from the Knight Foundation http://kng.ht/PVu2yG Google+: View post on Google+
Social Networks & Communities
I'm exploring ways of linking concepts from social network analysis and community psychology through a social network analysis course: http://bit.ly/QiDEDI The computer science and mathematical side of our connections is the most fun, for me, when I get to build visualizations. Google+: View post on Google+
Relationships with superheroes & male body esteem
Can parasocial relationships (one-way bonds with media figures) positively influence body esteem for men, counteracting the negative impact of unattainable muscular physiques? Bonding with Batman could make you stronger: http://bit.ly/Pp0jhp Google+: View post on Google+