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The nature of happiness and freedom ( Whoop!)
Does good fortune make us happy, or can we 'curate' our own happiness? In this week's 'Whoop', psychologist Dan Gilbert has good evidence that we can manufacture 'synthetic' happiness, even when things might not seem to be going well. [Continue readingThe nature of happiness and freedom ( Whoop!)]
Bebo, Farmville, Mafia Wars, twitter… is the internet just getting too addictive?
A new study claims that "internet addiction" is linked to depression. But hold on-- is there even such thing as internet addiction?! [Continue readingBebo, Farmville, Mafia Wars, twitter… is the internet just getting too addictive?]
How does the world feel... right now?
Over at WeFeelFine.org they're doing some really cool stuff with showing how people all over the world are feeling at the moment-- and how they're showing it on Facebook, twitter, and blogs. Check it out-- [Continue readingHow does the world feel... right now?]
Web users less lonely, more charitable
Has your online life made you more, or less sociable? Yet another study has shown that the web can-- and is-- being used in positive social ways. Online power-users are more likely to get involved with charities, youth groups, and meet new people. [Continue readingWeb users less lonely, more charitable]
Fancy Facebook? We're getting the Reach Out Facebook and Bebo sites up and running, and we'd like to hear your feedback! [Continue readingFacebook]
Txting + Fbook = Gud 4 U
If you're on Reach Out, you're probably not too internet-allergic... but you probably never thought time spent on social networks or texting was good for you. [Continue readingTxting + Fbook = Gud 4 U]