New social networks must not be too social. Louise – this article has some nice distinctions between public/private, nonymous/anonymous, exclusive/broadcast and different timelines. The article itself doesn’t say anything too special, but the distinctions are nice.
BBC News – Lack of sleep blights pupils’ education
BBC News – Lack of sleep blights pupils' education. This might be of interest to you, Ian!
link to a questionnaire: Examining the role of personality factors in video game use for social networking games.
Hi everyone, Most of the DTT member would have already seen this, but I’m recruiting participants for a study I’m conducting on personality and behaviours of different types of gamers. If you play video games (even just a…
Coursera censorship
Coursera made to enforce US sanctions thereby preventing people in countries such as Sudan, Cuba, and Iran from access to open education. People suffering under oppressive regimes get the additional layer of oppression from sanctions that are designed to “help”…
Draganich, C., & Erdal, K. (2014). Placebo Sleep Affects Cognitive Functioning.
Hi Everyone, Thought this might be an interesting read; Draganich and Erdal (2014) suggest that the knowledge of sleep quality, can result in a placebo affect on your state of mind and cognition. http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/its-the-thought-that-counts-with-sleep-20140129-31mv3.html Abstract only- http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2014-01016-001/
Melbourne Social Neuroscience Symposium
Hi all, Not sure if this is the place to do it, but I just thought I’d bring to the attention of the group that there is a free (two day) symposium at Melbourne Uni in early March. Brief overview…