Internet and social media technologies for humans
Professional homepages of most academics tend to fit a common theme: they’re rather static and rarely up to date; they look ancient and can be confusing to navigate. Although sometimes I wonder if researchers purposefully create their sites to fit “industry norms,” the most likely explanation is simple: Professors just don’t have the time to [...]
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Social networks such as Facebook are excellent places to announce your romantic availability, right? Large numbers of potential viewers, integration into profiles, search, and more– what’s not to like? It may not be so easy. Surprisingly, research by psychologists at Northwestern University and MIT suggests that being too available, let alone desperate for romance, can significantly impact your chances of finding love or dating.
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