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Technology & Behavior: Benefit, Bane or Both?
There’s no question that technology is changing our behavior. The question is this: Is that a good thing or bad thing? A benefit or a
Kristen Wiig and the Naked Truth
Comedian Kristen Wiig is starring in a weird little movie called Welcome to Me, rolling out in limited release May 1. We’re not the ones
Furious Flies to Fiscal Firmament
Paul Blart gave it all he could. But the guy’s little Segway just couldn’t keep up with the Fast & Furious gang’s turbocharged, skyscraper-leaping sports
Pop Culture Might Have Replaced the Prophet, But Nobody Can Push Away the Power of Story
Our world is soaked in pop … culture. Entertainment saturates everything around us. It’s impossible to get away from it all, even if we wanted
The Real Reason I Dislike Social Media
I do social media for a living, and not just in the cheeky sense where I’m admitting—with a wink and a grin—that I use it
Exposing the Birthday Party Industrial Complex
Two of my children went to friends’ birthday parties last weekend. My 6-year-old daughter joined a friend at a trampoline park, while my 8-year-old son
Ant-Man: A Tiny Lesson From a Tiny Superhero
So, the new trailer for Marvel’s newest superhero movie, Ant-Man, has just arrived on YouTube. And with 4 million views and climbing fast at the time of
Furious Is Fast in Its Second Lap
Sure, maybe it slowed a little in its second week. But there’s still no stopping Furious 7. Vin Diesel’s supercharged action flick lost nearly 60%
Yeezus and Me
Kanye West has never been known for his modesty. The talented rapper, perhaps as well known for his awards-ceremony interruptions as for his considerable artistry,
Superior Minded Dove
A few years ago I hit you with a short blog about a new Dove ad that wasn’t really so much a commercial as a
About Us
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>