Ozzy Osbourne’s Departure Sparks Spiritual Questions
It’s interesting that one of the questions people are curious about in the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing is the state of his soul …
Feeling Guilty About Your Family’s Screen Time? You’re Not Alone.
It’s one thing to say we need to monitor screen time, it’s another thing to actually do it. How do we address feelings of guilt when we fail?
Lorde’s NSFW Album Insert: Some Thoughts as a Parent of Teens
Lorde’s latest album is generating attention for its explicit cover. What does the public’s reaction to it teach us about how the world views sex?
Surfing Alone: The Unintended Isolation of Our Tech-Obsessed Era
The irony of the technological revolution that’s taken place in the last 30 years is how its promise to more easily connect people has yielded an unintended consequence: increasing social isolation.
The Unbreakable Boy Premiere: Thoughts From the Stars and Filmmakers
Last week, I had the privilege of heading to New York City for the premiere of Lionsgate and Kingdom Story’s new movie The Unbreakable Boy. At the most literal level, it’s about a boy who’s anything but unbreakable. Thirteen-year-old Austin suffers from Brittle Bone Disease, and he’s endured dozens of breaks in his young life. […]
A Different Kind of Existential Fear About AI
What happens when our capacity and ability to do complex intellectual synthesis atrophies? I think it’s a question worth pondering.
On the Radar: Digital Camera Renaissance, Contraceptive Use Declines and an Embrace of Weight-Loss Drugs
Digital cameras enjoy Gen Z renaissance. Is OnlyFans influencing a decline in contraceptive use? Younger generations embrace new weight-loss drugs.
Best Music of 2024: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
This year was on the thin side in terms of albums or tracks that might be worthy of your attention, but here are our top music picks for 2024.
On the Radar: Addicted to TikTok in 35 Minutes, The Screen-Time/Anxiety Tipping Point, Oz Mulls
TikTok documents show addiction to its short-form videos takes a mere 35 minutes. A new study shows people who spend four or more hours on screens have a higher incidence rate for depression. Australia ponders a social media ban for sub-16s.
What Is Dreamscrolling?
If doomscrolling is looking at all the bad things happening in the world, then what is dreamscrolling? And should Christians be concerned?