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Protecting Our Minds From Digital Distraction And Other Trends To Watch For In 2018Year-ahead predictions often teem with hipsterish bloviation, writes Julie Wittes Schlack. But in 2018, many trends-to-watch are grounded in real and potentially profound developments. Dec 29, 2017
Why The Facebook Trending Topics Controversy MattersIt comes down to a face-off between journalists and algorithms -- and ultimately, news versus content.May 25, 2016
Making A Fashion Misstatement: Why Do People Buy Pre-Ripped Jeans?Pre-torn jeans are back, and once again, fashion sense is overriding common sense. May 19, 2016
Trending: #MyMuslimNeighborhood — Patrolling Bigotry, And A Dangerous IdeaGOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz urges stepped up vigilance in so-called "Muslim neighborhoods," and a Twitter hashtag conveying indignation, humor and humanity is born. Mar 24, 2016
With New Body Types, Mattel Expands Barbie's Bottom — And Its Bottom LineToday, as ever, Barbie reminds us that women will always find something wrong with their bodies.Feb 4, 2016
The Era Of The 'Mecosystem' Is Upon UsExamining the increasingly blurry boundaries between consumerism and self-expression.Jan 5, 2016
The Closing Of America’s Open RoadThe “connected car” age brings efficiency -- and the end of a long cultural romance.Jan 1, 2016
The Problem Of Living In The PastSarah Chrisman would have us believe that life in Victorian times was better. Whose, life, exactly? Not women's.Oct 2, 2015
Periscope Review: Once You Get Past The Silliness And Self-Promotion, An Opportunity For Meaningful SharingWhy are the mundane sights and sounds of other people’s lives so fascinating when video-streamed in real time?Jun 10, 2015
Too Wrinkly To Rock? Confessions Of An Aging FanShould we follow the musical heroes of our youth into that good night, or feel out of place at a Mumford & Sons concert instead? May 22, 2015
Humiliation In The 21st Century: Should We Be Ashamed Of Public Shaming?Public shaming can enforce positive social values, but is the cure worse than the disease? Apr 30, 2015
With Amazon Dash, We're One Step Closer To Never Having To Leave Home AgainAmazon’s newest offering, the Dash Button, safely eliminates the serendipity, exertion and troublesome human interaction borne of shopping in the physical world. Apr 16, 2015
Just Desserts? Craving The Tried-And-True, Not TrendyCupcakes have crested. Macarons are moving on. Time to bring back the basics -- Tollhouse cookies, icebox cakes and cream puffs -- and leave the bacon and salted caramel out...Apr 8, 2015
To My Selfie-Obsessed Fellow Travelers, An Apology — And A PleaWhether capturing the sights or ourselves at the sites, we brand ourselves through the pictures we take.Mar 26, 2015
Digital Detox Vacation: For Those Who Have Everything — Except WillpowerTech addiction is real, folks. But for the right price, you can disconnect in style. Mar 4, 2015
It’s Cool Hunting Season: Social Trends To Watch For In 2015Commerce may feast on fads, but amidst the ephemera, some transformative new cultural trends are taking root. Jan 2, 2015