Description
This course is designed to cover the positive uses of modern technology, as well as the negative outcomes and the potential pathology that can come from this boon and bane to 21st century society. The course will focus on historical uses of popular technology and on current research that shows the possible benefits and misuse in a media hungry world. We will focus on media's therapeutic uses as cinema therapy and gameplay mindfulness therapy for PTSD and ADHD, as well as obsession and addiction problems that may lead to physical and metal illnesses.