Staring at an image of yourself on Zoom has serious consequences for mental health – especially for women

Mirrors, selfies and knowing other people are looking at you all cause people to think of themselves as objects. Video calls are all three in one and are likely increasing the harms of self-objectification.

Jamie Goldenberg, Professor of Psychology, University of South Florida • conversation
April 25, 2022 ~8 min

Tips for living online – lessons from six months of the COVID-19 pandemic

From setting passwords to cultivating patience, a mindful approach to virtual working, studying and socializing can make life online manageable.

Pamela Scott Bracey, Associate Professor of Instructional Systems and Workforce Development, Mississippi State University • conversation
Sept. 22, 2020 ~8 min


Zoom fatigue: how to make video calls less tiring

Our brains have to work hard to deal with difficult and unexpected noise.

Pheobe Sun, PhD Candidate in Computer Science, University College Dublin • conversation
May 11, 2020 ~7 min

Zoom security: I've researched problems with video conferencing for years – here's what you need to know

Do you need a new video conferencing provider?

Thomas Reisinger, PhD Candidate in Cyber Security, De Montfort University • conversation
May 1, 2020 ~7 min

Videoconferencing keeps people connected while the coronavirus keeps them inside – but privacy and security are far from perfect

Zoom's privacy and security shortcomings are just the latest videoconferencing vulnerabilities. Knowing each platform's risks can help people avoid many of the downsides of virtual gatherings.

Elizabeth Stoycheff, Associate Professor of Communication, Wayne State University • conversation
April 10, 2020 ~9 min

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