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Why doesn’t my digital music feel like ‘mine’? Three ways digital possessions reduce our sense of ownership

Why doesn’t my digital music feel like ‘mine’? Three ways digital possessions reduce our sense of ownership

Our possessions – the things we view as “mine” – play an important role in our lives. Beyond their functionality, they can serve as poignant reminders of cherished memories. They can symbolise not only who we are, but also who we used to be, and who we aspire to become. From faded photo albums to […] … learn more→

Phone, email, notifications…: how does the brain react to digital distractions?

Phone, email, notifications…: how does the brain react to digital distractions?

Today, screens and notifications dominate our daily lives. We are all familiar with these digital distractions that pull us out of our thoughts or activity. Between the important email from a superior and the call from school that requires you to leave work, postponing the current task, interruptions are an integral part of our lives […] … learn more→

How does a couple break up? Mathematical anatomy of a fall

How does a couple break up? Mathematical anatomy of a fall

Anatomy of a Fall , the film by French director Justine Triet, winner of the Oscar for best original screenplay, uses the reconstruction of a body’s fall as a MacGuffin to carefully dissect the fall of the couple’s romantic relationship. protagonist, Sandra Voyter and Samuel Maleski. The process of breaking up the relationship that the film describes is not an […] … learn more→

Do we have competitiveness in our blood?

Do we have competitiveness in our blood?

What is it that makes some want to stand out and call the shots, while others prefer to live in anonymity without hardly standing out? We have all met people who seem to have competitiveness in their blood and who take advantage of every opportunity to measure themselves against others. But can you really have […] … learn more→

Is reading on paper the same as reading on a screen?

Is reading on paper the same as reading on a screen?

Screens have become a constant in our daily lives. From dawn to dusk, we interact with digital devices for a variety of purposes, including work, study, and leisure. This shift towards an increasingly digitalized existence prompts us to reflect on how screens affect our ability to concentrate. Do we learn the same, do we retain […] … learn more→

Sport in books and cartoons for young people: from play to education?

Sport in books and cartoons for young people: from play to education?

Among the many subjects addressed in cultural productions intended for young people , sport today occupies a significant place. However, its presence is not new. From the 1960s, Babar, for example, skied in an album by Laurent de Brunhoff. Before him, Bécassine also tried different sports. And many other iconic characters engage in physical activities during their adventures. It […] … learn more→

How to improve confidence in public speaking

How to improve confidence in public speaking

Speaking in public is one of the activities that causes us the most fear as humans. Shaky voice, excessive sweating, shortness of breath are, among others, the symptoms experienced by people who are afraid of speaking in front of an audience. In addition, there is the fear of going blank, of making a fool of […] … learn more→

March Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students

March Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students

Whenever March Madness takes place, it’s a sure bet that people will be wagering on the college basketball games leading up to the championship known as the Final Four. From office pools to online betting platforms to taking a crack at picking the perfect bracket, the allure of predicting game outcomes and potentially winning big […] … learn more→

From SMS to social networks, how digital technology is transforming the dialogue between parents and children

From SMS to social networks, how digital technology is transforming the dialogue between parents and children

Digital tools are now an integral part of everyday life and lead children to have new experiences and develop in new environments . The place of these technologies in family interactions can vary depending on a certain number of elements, such as the quality of bonds, family dynamics, the family’s living environment, parental stress, age of children […] … learn more→

Physical exercise helps medical treatments work better

Physical exercise helps medical treatments work better

“If we could give each individual the right amount of exercise, neither too little nor too much, we would have found the surest path to health.” This phrase is attributed to Hippocrates , considered the father of medicine in the Western world. His reflection makes us understand the importance that physical exercise has always had for human […] … learn more→