As individuals, we seek out others to communicate with to fulfill basic needs and interpersonal purposes. But when we do not have the opportunity to fulfill these needs, we crave to communicate even more.

As individuals, we seek out others to communicate with to fulfill basic needs and interpersonal purposes. But when we do not have the opportunity to fulfill these needs, we crave to communicate even more. Communication contexts have morphed to include not only face-to-face interactions, but online social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. These sites, as […]

In business, sports, politics, and many other fields there are probably countless situations akin to the

In business, sports, politics, and many other fields there are probably countless situations akin to the prisoner’s dilemma where players acting in their own self-interest do not produce an ideal outcome. Likewise, some player dynamics also illustrate other game theory concepts like a game of chicken, credible threats/commitments, and other similar concepts. Use at least one […]

 The Internet is often seen as an alternative to the dominance of media conglomerates. As you can see from the poll below, many people are civically active nowadays. 

The Internet is often seen as an alternative to the dominance of media conglomerates. As you can see from the poll below, many people are civically active nowadays. Furthermore, many people rely on social networks and user generated content to get informed about politics. What political consequences do these changes have? What are some negative […]