There is no doubt that virtual reality is the next big thing. But for families with young children, it may be wiser to wait a little before leaping headlong into this new reality.
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Addicted to the internet? Perhaps not …
Engineered to exploit human compulsions, the Internet competes for our attention, while teaching us to need it.
Technology brings us together, but also creates distance – which doesn’t bode well for relationships.
Studies show that Facebook addiction and Facebook stalking are very real, and do us no good.
Technology can work for us, or against us. Sometimes both at the same time.
Footage of children throwing tantrums when their tablet is taken away can be unsettling. But the fact is technology can be good for their development, if they engage with it positively.
The Apple Watch represents a significant shift from handheld technology to devices that become an invisible part of our lives.
Ever felt depressed just from scrolling through Facebook? This might be why.
Many believe we should take time out from our digital obsessions. Here’s why we’re better off changing them instead.
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Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Wayne State University
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