Where Did Our Privacy Go?
Ubiquitous mapping, Wi-Fi snooping and Web tracking using browser cookies; these technologies mean that it’s not a question of if we’re being observed, but when and by whom.
‘Society’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 17
The following articles are related to ‘Society’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life.
Two Sides of Parenting: From the Olympics to Aurora
Advertisements during the Olympics tell us that parenting is the hardest job but also the best job. However, while we’ve been seeing the positive face of parenting during the Games, the shootings in Aurora remind us of parenting nightmares we all hope to avoid.
Changing the Face of the Culture Wars: Are You Sitting Idly By?
Discrimination against lesbian and gay people has been rampant as of late. These negative policies have real-life consequences for the mental health of those hurt by them. Instead of concentrating on changing the minds of those who are rigidly intolerant, perhaps we should focus instead on those who stand idly by.
Preventing Violence: What Can We Do to Stop Mass Shooting?
There has been a lot of talk about the mass shootings in Aurora, Colorado but the focus should be more on prevention. We need to stop blaming and start developing solutions for how to deal with potentially violent people before they kill.
Right Responsibility
Could being “more responsible” be bad for you?
Having It All is Possible for Everyone
Anne-Marie Slaughter’s essay in The Atlantic stirred up a lot of controversy over family-work balance. Unfortunately, she focuses on individual versus systemic problems. If we instead see the balance issue as one that affects families and not just women, we have a better chance of effecting meaningful change.
Budding Psychopaths or Immature Characters?
The recent merciless bullying of bus monitor, Karen Klein, in Greece, New York, raises many questions, such as: How is empathy acquired? Is it teachable? Could we do a better job of cultivating empathy and social consciousness, especially in our young people?