The Place of Talk in a Digital Age
A new book describes what we lose when we text instead of talk—and how we can re-learn the art of conversation.
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The Secret to Danish Happiness
Denmark consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world. The reason why might lie with the idea of “hygge.”
Is Facebook Building Political Bridges?
Two new studies defy conventional wisdom by finding that social media is exposing people to different ideas, not isolating them.
Happier Tweets, Healthier Communities
New research finds that the number of heart disease deaths in a county can be predicted by analyzing the language its residents use on Twitter.
How Your Teen Can Thrive Online
Two new books look at how the Internet is affecting teens—and what adults can do to help foster a healthy online life for kids.
How Social Connections Keep Seniors Healthy
As we age, we tend to shed family and friends—which can hurt our mental and physical health. How can we design communities for seniors that…
Does Technology Cut Us Off from Other People?
Three new studies paint a surprisingly complicated picture of the role of mobile devices in our social lives—and suggest steps we can take…
Are Some Social Ties Better Than Others?
Which is more important: your spouse or your Facebook friends? A social psychologist says we need both, for weak ties can make us…