Chris Janson sounded off in an interview about some of the truths that we face in American culture, saying, “Society teaches us to pretend we’re happy,” and it’s due to social media’s influence. The ...

Social media algorithms driven by AI shape far more than what appears on our screens, including how we think, feel, and ...

We like to think that posting strong words on social media counts as activism. But the strongest form of activism right now ...

Since its inception, social media has been touted by some as a way to bring people together, even to collaborate and advance ...

Speaking to a packed crowd at Battell Chapel on Wednesday, the social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt ’85 invoked the biblical tale of the tower of Babel as a metaphor for the harms caused by ...

Social media has become an inseparable part of modern life but many users treat it like a dustbin by misusing and sharing content without reflection.

Is social media harming my well-being? This is a question I often ask myself, wondering if I should keep using it or take a deliberate break from it. As someone who follows the science of well-being, ...

I noticed the compulsive behaviors first. The way, at any pause or break in my day, my finger clicked the Instagram or X app on my phone, seemingly without my consent. Eating a snack? Click. Sitting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and emerging adults The advisory report indicated that more information is needed ...

Alex Beattie receives funding from The Royal Society of New Zealand. He has previously won a Marsden Fast Start Grant. Government coalition partners National and Act are at odds over proposed ...