Dr. Frankenstein might have warned us about embracing tech too quickly. Computer scientist, Georgetown professor, and author Cal Newport recently […]
The “Vegas Effect” of Our Screens
There are many reasons we check our screens. The “Vegas Effect” is one of them. We all know what it […]
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?
Screens offer many benefits, but it’s easy to overdo it. Kids are are still on their enviable, long winter break, […]
Viewpoints with Todd van der Heyden
Dr. Mike Brooks and Dr. Jon Lasser were interviewed by CTV’s Todd van der Heyden on his Viewpoints podcast. Viewpoints is a […]
Creating Sacred Spaces in Our Lives
In this hyper-connected world, we need to unplug to create sacred spaces. In this plugged-in, hyper-connected world, we need time […]
Texas Standard Interview
Dr. Brooks was recently featured on the Texas Standard, an award-winning radio journalism organization that focuses on current, relevant issues. […]
What is “Gaming Disorder” And Does My Child Have It?
A new, video game-related diagnosis appears in the ICD-11. Is it a real thing? Here is my most recent episode […]
Why Don’t Our Screens Make Us A LOT Happier?
The great news is this: The sky is NOT falling. Despite some of the doomsday headlines, Generation Z is not going to […]