Psychology
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The Rise of iPad Kids and What to Do About It
Failed parenting produces ill-adjusted children. What are iPad kids? While you won’t find the term “iPad baby” or “iPad kid” in any official dictionary, it’s a suitable term that covers… Read more.
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Deceptive Design and How to Avoid It
Deceptive tactics in the online environment, more commonly known as “dark patterns”, are methods websites and apps use to get you to do things you didn’t plan or mean to… Read more.
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Living In a World of Subscriptions
Imagine no subscriptions, I wonder if you can. ⚠️ Warning: rant ahead. If that’s not your thing, check out my article on reducing overwhelm of digital news. Subscriptions are necessary… Read more.
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Effectiveness of Online Education
My professor asked if anyone had questions. The chat said “👍” and we all moved on. Quick summaryThe results are mixed, and whether online education is going to work for… Read more.
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What Is Digital Minimalism?
I deleted all my apps. Now I just stare at a blank screen with intention. Digital Minimalism is about optimizing your daily phone/tech use for things that you deeply value,… Read more.
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What Makes Social Media So Alluring?
Learn about the science behind what makes social media so attractive. Read more.
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Does the Amount of Time You Spend at Your Screen Matter?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: yes, but there is a lot of nuance involved. There is plenty of evidence to prove that there is a link between time spent looking… Read more.
Digital Sobriety 