By Kerry Gallagher Research shows that families who routinely watch movies together are more likely to discuss important and difficult topics like substance abuse, gender equity, death and grieving, and mental health. In fact, research shows that “movies have...
What we know as the internet sprung to life in computer scientist Leonard Kleinrock’s UCLA lab in 1969. Larry Magid and Leonard Kleinrock “This was not a money-making machine. This was a scientific engineering challenge. And that was exciting. Things were...
What does it feel like to experience racism as a black teen or adult male? In conversation with ConnectSafely’s Larry Magid, Dr. Courtney Cogburn, associate professor at the Columbia University School of Social Work and faculty at the Columbia Population...
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News This is the week when I typically write a column about how to shop for holiday gifts. I wrote previous holiday gift columns based on my personal experiences and a bit of online searching. This year, I’m...
By Kerry Gallagher As we prepare for Thanksgiving, it is worth mentioning that expressing gratitude can improve sleep, mood and immunity. It can also decrease depression, anxiety and risk of disease. In this article from a technologist on LinkedIn, ideas for how we...