by Emily Binder | Aug 10, 2017 | Technology
This Fourth of July, I had a memorable WTF moment with one of the rudest people I’ve ever met. What makes it noteworthy is that many consider his behavior normal. I tell the story in this interview with StandFor: Technology as an Escape Mechanism Excerpt:...
by Emily Binder | Jul 11, 2017 | Psychology, Technology
Phubbing = phone snubbing. It happens when we ignore the people around us because we’re paying attention to technology. Phubbing wrecks relationships. I’ve been concerned about this for years, as you know if you’ve listened to my podcast or read my...
by Emily Binder | May 23, 2014 | Chess, Psychology, Technology
Playing online chess is like trying to get Wii Tennis to suffice for real tennis. You simply can’t digitally recreate the palpable exchange of energy with a live opponent in chess or tennis, as much as a shared physical space only seems a requisite for the sport...
by Emily Binder | Dec 14, 2012 | Social Media, Technology, Tips and Advice
Social etiquette is becoming murkier everyday. Half of all adult Americans now own either a smartphone or tablet, and one-third use their mobile devices to view news stories and video clips at least weekly. -Half of U.S. adults own a smartphone or tablet, 2012 Pew...
