Special Interest
Who here remembers Tamagotchis? The virtual pets from the 90's are low-tech examples of ritualized care and gamification of mindfulness practices. Two blog posts come together to highlight some of the ways Tamagotchis are still teaching people to slow down decades after their original release. " Now, I’
Science & Tech
What is Bilateral Stimulation? In short, it is the term for a type of stimulation that engages both hemispheres of the brain. Commonly used in EMDR therapy, how might bilateral stimulation be a helpful tool for grounding and relaxation in times of discomfort? " Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
Science & Tech
Could prolonged commutes be tied to declining academic thriving? An article from Ding and Feng (2022) seems to show a potential relationship between commuting for approximately 20 minutes and declining academic test scores. How might we design a backseat environment that could potentially mitigate these impacts? "Besides commuting time,
Arts & Lifestyle
What family road trip hasn't heard the age old cry, "Are we there yet?" The 2005 movie Are We There Yet takes the chaotic experience of a road trip to extremes. The review from blogger Cole Smithey leaves a scathing review of the satirical movie and
Arts & Lifestyle
The book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt discusses the impacts of the new tech-raised generations, in specific, mental health impacts. A fascinating discussion arises about the future of technology and mental well being of generations that are increasingly removed from nature through increasing technology usage. "As the transition