As virtual reality rapidly expands into American households, it is critical that parents and educators be informed about its potential effect on kids.
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Overload: How technology is bringing us too much information
Prof. Byron Reeves developed a way to accurately track our digital lives. How do those two-to-three hours a day spent on the phone break down?
What Prof. Angèle Christin learned about clickbait will surprise you
With real-time web analytics, journalists and editors now know more about traffic to their stories than ever before. But it doesn’t always result in the best stories. Prof. Christin explored the influence of these metrics in an American and a French newsroom.
How to create empathy in VR
Prof. Jeremy Bailenson discusses the growing body of scientific evidence showing that creating empathy in virtual reality is more successful if the headset wearer moves around.
Demystifying Media: Q & A with James T. Hamilton
University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication Q & A with Prof. James T. Hamilton. Topics range from the future of computational journalism and the benefits of investigative reporting. Watch the video.
52nd Carlos Kelly McClatchy Symposium
“Virtual Reality, Real Implications: How VR will shape people, business, and government” features Courtney Cogburn (Columbia University), Tom Wheeler (former head of the FCC), and Philip Rosedale (High Fidelity). Watch the video.
Americans’ low opinion of elected officials tied to perceptions of decision-making
People believe that elected officials are not paying enough attention to the general public. This finding emerged from a study led by Professor Jon Krosnick about how Americans think legislators should and do decide to vote.
Rescuing Democracy: From Ancient Athens to Brexit
Professor James Fishkin discusses how an old idea from ancient Athens — selecting random citizens to deliberate — is making a difference around the world from bringing wind power to Texas to reforming the Mongolian constitution.
Professor Jeremy Bailenson’s book “Experience on Demand” featured in The New York Times, NPR and recode
Book gives and in-depth look at virtual reality and how it can be harnessed to improve our everyday lives.
Your phone really does make you feel good, study says
Social Media Lab researchers contend that you’re not necessarily addicted if you need to be with your phone all the time. The mere presence of your phone is a more pleasant and productive experience than the complete absence of that beloved device.
