Below is an interesting self analysis of sorts regarding the psychology of achievement in videogaming.
This is also interesting as an illustration of Mead's work on the social significance of play and games.
http://www.pixelpoppers.com/2009/11/awesome-by-proxy-addicted-to-fake.html
--at http://thesociologyblog.blogspot.com
I've used this blog off and and for almost ten years. At current I use it as a supplement for courses I teach in Sociology. I have a tendency to use the blog to "house" various forms of media for later reference with students and the general public. You won't find ground breaking commentary.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Free Food inspires
Friday, November 13, 2009
Interactive Map Showing Immigration Data Since 1880
Very interesting analysis of changes in immigration over time
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/03/10/us/20090310-immigration-explorer.html
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
From the New York Times, "Who's Hurting the Most?"
Fantastic look at the current unemployment rate by demographic category. Some telling numbers.
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/whos-hurting-the-most/

http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/whos-hurting-the-most/

Friday, November 06, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Social Isolation and New Technology
The following report contains a reassessment of the role of technology
in fostering connections and social networks.
in fostering connections and social networks.
Appears the use of technology has exceeded normalization, and is
becoming an important aspect of communication and ongoing connection?
http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1398/internet-mobile-phones-impact-american-social-networks
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