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Who Are You, Really? The Reflection of Disconnect 1 Aug 2012 | 12:13 am
When technology doesn't work and we can't do anything to fix it, we tap into feelings of anger and frustration, of being out of control of something we believe is vital to our well-being.
The Angst of Offline: Navigation 19 Jul 2012 | 12:18 pm
Of all the anxiety-producing categories, this is the one I identify with most. I have practically transferred my brain into my cell phone: it has archived all the names, places, dates, numbers, remind...
Instant Download: How Technology Warps Our Sense of Time 27 Jun 2012 | 11:49 pm
For several years I've been intrigued by my own perception of time. Part of it is age-related, I'm sure: the older I get, the more time seems to rocket into the future. The harder I try to catch up, t...
Behind the Screens: Are You Hiding In Plain Sight? 15 Jun 2012 | 05:23 am
A woman I know with two small children is going through a difficult time in her life right now; she's getting a divorce. Her husband left her abruptly, leaving her few options but to return to her hom...
How Severe Is Your Social Media Addiction? 4 Jun 2012 | 07:13 am
There is nothing pathological about having fun and about feeling enjoyment. We were created with these feelings and this potential. Engaging in a pleasurable activity is not inherently wrong.
Are You Living In Constant Partial Attention? 17 May 2012 | 02:55 pm
Going online is compelling. There is so much to see and do, so many ways to connect.
A Locked Front Door and a Wide Open Web: Unlimited Access 2 May 2012 | 05:20 am
It's interesting what we let into our homes and our lives and what we keep out. It's interesting what we consider dangerous or a threat. Rarely do we know our neighbors anymore. We don't let our kids ...
Portrait of an Emotional Abuser: The Preacher 19 Apr 2012 | 04:35 am
Carl knew it was coming. The real question was how long it would last. Depending on what kind of day his dad was having, it could be a few minutes or a half hour. If he didn't have to bring back his p...
Portrait of an Emotional Abuser: The Stand-Up Comic 3 Apr 2012 | 10:34 am
"Jane's such an airhead, it's a wonder she doesn't float away completely!" "Did you hear what Bob over in engineering did the other day?
Portrait of an Emotional Abuser: The One Who Is Always Right 25 Mar 2012 | 08:01 am
Hand in glove with the overbearing opinion is the person who is always right. Overbearing-opinion abusers have an idea or opinion about everything.
