Behavioural Sciences
'Gaming disorder' has been classified as a mental health condition by the WHO
It has to meet three conditions though, including continuing to play despite clear negative consequences.
4th Industrial Revolution
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4th Industrial Revolution
Industry
Economy
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Virtual and Augmented Reality
Could virtual real estate be the future?
Genesis City is a virtual world that the developers hope people will live, work and socialise in through virtual reality.
Media, Entertainment and Information
Here are 4 of the most politically charged World Cup games ever played
The 2018 World Cup will take place against a backdrop of political uncertainty. But as past tournaments show, this is nothing new.
Virtual and Augmented Reality
VR can now help you see the world through an animal's eyes
The project In the Eyes of an Animal was designed to get us back in touch with nature.
Media, Entertainment and Information
Have young people killed television?
The way we consume media is changing, with young people driving this trend.
Media, Entertainment and Information
Saharan solar farms, sustainable limits and other top stories of the week
Also in this week's round-up: China's environmental tipping points and why we needn't fear trade deficits.
Behavioural Sciences
You might not think so, but reading op-eds can change your mind
"Advocacy groups, political organizations, think tanks, and academics invest substantial time and resources into generating op-ed pieces."
Media, Entertainment and Information
Journalists might face obstacles across the globe, but there's plenty of reason for optimism
World Press Freedom is an opportunity to consider the state of media across the globe, but also to look to the future.
Media, Entertainment and Information
Stop apps making you sad, see the Earth change and other top stories of the week
Also in this week's round-up: Can blockchain can help your organization? And how Bangladesh became Asia’s new tiger.
Information Technology
5 ways we’re working to rebuild trust in the media
The new digital media ecosystem has forever altered the imperfect yet time-tested signals of trust in news and information.
Media, Entertainment and Information
Disney leads the charge as traditional TV networks muscle in on streaming territory
Disney is shaking up the TV distribution space with its own streaming services and acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets.
Education and Skills
It has been a landmark year for signed languages in film. Here's what we can learn
Three films, in particular, stand out for their sensitive portrayals.
Japan
This is the surprising thing used to make medals for the 2020 Olympics
To become more sustainable, Tokyo is using out-of-date electronic devices to create medals for the upcoming games.
Leadership
These 12 rich and powerful people share their definitions of success
Our measure of success is individual to each of us. These 12 titans of their respective industries share theirs.
Media, Entertainment and Information
Why it's so important for children to see diversity on the big and small screens
Research suggests that children who see a wide range of genders, races and sexualities on screen are less likely to develop stereotypes.