new research suggests that using social media too much—especially now, during the coronavirus outbreak—can lead to both depression and what researchers call “secondary trauma.”
In the Information Age, it’s critical to know not only how to access information, but where it’s coming from … and why.
There’s a war going on. And some of the battlefronts can appear to be the most unlikely places. You’ve heard of Roblox, right? If you
Technology is morally neutral, right? Not so fast. A new documentary on Netflix suggests there’s nothing neutral about social media at all.
Britain’s durable super spy is taking his latest adventure, No Time to Die, all the way to April 2021. That’s the fifth time the movie has been postponed—and the second delay due to the coronavirus.
Once upon a time, we used to go to the movies. But since the coronavirus descended upon us seven months ago, things have changed. Theaters
The term “road trip” used to mean jumping in a car with friends or family to go on an adventure—maybe to watch the Olympic Games
If you’ve been a Plugged In reader long, you know that one core idea we emphasize is exercising biblical discernment in our entertainment and technology
How do Americans think about abortion, and who influences those narratives? While we might not immediately think that movies about this controversial subject would be
When a celebrity does something bad, should we throw out the “good” stuff they’ve done? That’s the core question behind the “cancel culture” controversy, but
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 >>
