Emotions Archives

Tech’s dangerous race to control our emotions

The tech industry will be selling emotional technology long before anyone has a serious debate about whether such tech is desirable.

On Jun 9, 2019 by Simon Chandler

Tech

Hysterical men illustrate the profound imbalance in gender dynamics

If a woman fell into a full-scale meltdown in front of Congress, if she shrieked and spit the way multiple men did yesterday, we would not be having even a hypothetical conversation about her confirmation.

On Sep 28, 2018 by Claire Lampen

IRL

Every human emotion, as portrayed by characters on ‘The Office’

This is not a mandatory meeting, but if you love ‘The Office,’ it is.

On Jan 4, 2017 by John-Michael Bond

Streaming

Study suggests that women are nicer than men on Facebook

Research reveals how men and women speak differently on Facebook.

On Jun 1, 2016 by Jaya Saxena

IRL

This comic about Bart Simpson and Chris Griffin in therapy will make you cry

These issues are no joke.

On May 13, 2016 by Jay Hathaway

Internet Culture

How Facebook’s memory can affect your emotional wellbeing

Facebook wants you to relive your life on Facebook—but that can affect our memories.

On Dec 22, 2015 by Selena Larson

Tech

Your mouse moves differently when you’re upset, study suggests

U mad, bro?

On Dec 14, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

Tech

Science explains why dogs are legitimately man’s best friend

It’s hard to argue with this explanation.

On Jul 27, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

The one awful secret about pregnancy that no one tells you

I knew I was supposed to be happy. Instead, I felt like I was being torn apart.

On Jun 2, 2015 by Anne Thériault

IRL

It’s the 5-year anniversary of ‘Forever Alone’—so, are you still alone?

On the Internet, five years is forever.

On May 28, 2015 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

Creating a news reader based on your face

Now that’s a personalized news service.

On Mar 27, 2015 by Eric Geller

Tech

Pew survey finds that social media can heighten our awareness of friends’ stress levels

But stress does increase when we care too much.

On Jan 15, 2015 by Selena Larson

Tech

Will the LEGO Batman movie give the Dark Knight a smile?

Can Batman ever be happy? We’ll have to wait til 2017 to find out.

On Jan 12, 2015 by Aja Romano

Internet Culture

Facebook’s ‘Year In Review’ is as painful as it is touching

Not everyone wants to look back.

On Dec 26, 2014 by Selena Larson

Tech

Emotions rule the family dinner in first full ‘Inside Out’ trailer

You’ve never seen emotions quite like this.

On Dec 10, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw

Streaming