Is Your Child’s Phone a Problem?

Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist who believes that your child’s smartphone is a threat to mental well-being. His book, The Anxious Generation: ...

Golfer Loses $240,000 for Not Golfing Faster

Polish golfer Adrian Meronk stood over his second shot on the 18th hole of a pro tournament on March 3rd, 2024 and saw another opportunity to climb up ...

The Curse of Being Over-Connected

Sociologist Dalton Conley shares a story about backpacking through Europe when he was 18. He writes, “I had no iPhone. ... I couldn't Google. ...

EV Charging Firm Targets Rude Users

In both scientific research studies and informal surveys of friends and family, people considering purchasing electric vehicles often cite charger availability ...

Connecticut Middle School Successfully Bans Phones

Assistant Principal Raymond Dolphin knew he was taking a risk in December 2021 when he banned cell phones from Illing Middle School in Connecticut. But ...

Astonishing Video Gaming Statistics

The gaming industry, valued at around 257 billion US dollars as of 2024, is on a winning streak. As the pandemic ceased, the competition among gaming ...

Research Shows the Importance of a Father’s Role

Over the last 20 years, research has consistently shown that fathers have a unique way of engaging with small children. Horsing around is more common ...

Retirees Need Purpose More Than Just Pickleball

“Now that you are retired, it’s time to play pickleball all day, every day.”

That’s the message from the front of a retirement ...

Retiring Senator Praised for Selflessness

Shortly into her term, Senator Laphonza Butler was hailed for a magnanimous gesture that threatens to eclipse her entire legislative agenda. Butler decided ...

The Addictive Nature of Online Gaming

In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognized "internet gaming disorder" (IGD). Addicts play pathologically. They can't ...