Brave new world … or digital dystopia?
Organizer Andrew MacLean: "The beauty of the internet is that it's all about participation and engagement, and we really want to see that idea reflected in the conference." Is the internet an ...
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Sociology and the Digital Revolution - the Transformation of Everything
From personal life to the global economy and the frontiers of science – nothing has been left untouched by the digital revolution, a set of transformations almost certainly only as yet in their early ...
Which Digital Platforms Improve Online Group Dynamics?
Explore the best digital tools designed to enhance collaboration and communication in online group settings. Discover how ...
Does Social Media Influence the Motivation to Exercise?
Are you becoming increasingly concerned or obsessed with looking good? Do you exercise to enhance your appearance or do you exercise for sheer enjoyment? Are you influenced by the media, which often ...
The Science Behind Social Influence
It is no secret that we are influenced by the preferences of others around us. What to watch on TV or even which factual statements to believe can be profoundly shaped by what other people watch or ...
‘Social Studies’ Review: FX’s Effective but Messy Docuseries About Teens on the Internet Is Basically ‘Euphoria’ in Real Life
Director Lauren Greenfield focuses on a diverse group of mostly high school seniors in Los Angeles to reflect on the pros and cons of online connectivity. By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television Critic ...
How Does Social Media Influence Financial Markets?
Stefan Nann is co-founder and CEO of data analytics company StockPulse, a data analytics company specializing in mining Emotional Data Intelligence. “Facts only account for 10% of the reactions on the ...
This Is How Your Brain Responds to Social Influence
I’m a doormat when it comes to peer pressure. Jump off a 32-foot (10 meter) diving board without any experience? Sure! Propel off a cliff my first time outdoor climbing? I’ll try! Those were obviously ...
Studies Predict Social Media Will Be Biggest Influence On Shopping For Decades
Shopping on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok is predicted to grow exponentially over the next few years. A report by Accenture ACN entitled “Why Shopping’s set for a social revolution” ...
Grid Dynamics Launches AI Focus Groups Starter Kit - An Innovative Generative AI Solution for Faster, Easier, and Less Expensive Analysis of User-Generated Content and ...
Grid Dynamics unveiled an AI Focus Groups Starter Kit targeted at Enterprise clients seeking more efficient methods for discovering customer insights and optimizing their marketing campaigns and ...
The peculiar dynamics of WhatsApp groups
The lie: "Social media is not a real place". The truth: "Social media is a reflection of the tangible social life." I am in not less than 20 WhatsApp groups, and that number does not include the ...
Why people choose not to share news
Plus: U.K. journalists' skeptical adoption of AI, politicians as drivers of journalist harassment, and metrics' ...
Beyond Buzzwords: How Social Media is Revolutionizing Your Career and the Modern Workplace
Workplaces are transforming rapidly, and if you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve likely noticed a new vocabulary ...
Gen Z and the Future of Casual Gaming in Santa Clarita
In Santa Clarita’s cafes, parks, and community spaces, the future of gaming is already in motion. Gen Z players, raised on ...
Improving digital literacy in older adults is now a health imperative: report
Digital engagement by older adults isn’t just a convenience — it’s a health imperative, according to the authors of a new report.
Doginal Dogs Announces Expanded Development Initiatives and Community Engagement Plans
Christian Barker (Bark) and David Chaboki (Shibo), co-founders of Doginal Dogs, continue to elevate the project’s cultural footprint and market relevance as the community enters a period of accelerated momentum and global recognition.
Social Media Reacts to ASU’s Last Home Game vs Arizona
It is here, the last time that Arizona State University Sun Devil fans will be watching their football team play a home game.
In Thanksgiving Message, Trump Rants Against Immigration, Announces ‘Permanent Pause’ From ‘Third World Countries’
The President announced that his Administration would “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries” as well as ...
EA Australia and Bring release disruptive music-driven campaign for Battlefield 6
Universal Music for Brands to launch a surprise social campaign that pulls Battlefield 6 into fans’ feeds through unexpected ...
Beyond Zohran Mamdani: Social media amplifies the politics of feelings
Representation matters, but Zohran Mamdani’s story is about what’s possible when people organize across differences for a common cause.