YouTube comments: The most cogent written argument for why you should never learn how to read. — John Oliver Have you ever wondered why it nearly takes a hazmat suit and CDC clearance to wade into the comments section on a YouTube video? Although you may not expect something like a cat video to trigger…
The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow. — Bill Gates By the end of 1969, four computers worldwide made up the Internet. By the mid-1980s, this “networking system” had expanded to dozens of universities as it let scholars easily search and collaborate on research all across the country. In…
Disappointment is inevitable; misery is optional. — Various authors We’ve all been there. Your favorite sports team loses to their rival. The political candidate you hoped would win doesn’t. A movie you love didn’t get the award. Everyone feels bummed in these moments—but why do some people seem crushed while others just shrug it off?…
The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. — Bertrand Russell What are some topics or activities that you’re unwilling to admit you enjoy? Enjoyment is a fundamental human experience – and one of the most sought out. But, when you say you enjoy something, what does that say about you? Why might there…
Nobody reads ads. People read what interests them, and sometimes that is an ad. – Howard Gossage Have you ever felt your attention suddenly yanked away — while walking, maybe even driving on the freeway, certainly while scrolling your phone — all because… …of an advertisement? Bus stop posters. Signs on the side of semi-trucks. Videos…
Change how you think. Improve how you live. If the answers for how to live an easier, happier life were out there, wouldn’t you want them? video Meet Jake Teeny, author of everydaypsych.com Jake has his Ph.D. in social psychology and is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University. He specializes in the science of…