People casually refer to being “addicted” to their smartphones, or to a specific social media platform. But the scary truth is that smartphone notifications trigger something very powerful in the brain, and it can be quite difficult to resist it. In fact, smartphones use psychological tricks that you might want to know about.
On Monday, both Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the public spotlight to unveil their official portraits. They are now on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. The unveiling was a historic event, which celebrated so much more than impressive portraits. It was an occasion to celebrate African Americans, social justice and equality.