Cyberpsychology

Cyberpsychology is the study of the psychological effects of technology and digital media on human behavior. It is a relatively new field of study that is still evolving and growing. Cyberpsychologists may work in a variety of settings, such as universities, businesses, government agencies, or private practices. The term “cyberpsychology” was first coined in the … Read more

Subscription economy

The subscription economy is a business model in which a customer pays a recurrent fee in exchange for access to a service or a good. The subscription economy has been growing in recent years as more and more businesses adopt it as a way to generate recurring revenue. One of the most notable companies that … Read more

Path to profitability (P2P)

Path to profitability (P2P) is a term used to describe the journey a business takes to become profitable. This journey typically includes a number of milestones, such as developing a product or service, building a customer base, and generating revenue. Achieving profitability is often the ultimate goal of a business, and the path to get … Read more

Digital drugs

Digital drugs are audio files that are designed to alter your state of mind. They are usually in the form of binaural beats, which are two different tones played in each ear. The brain then tries to reconcile the two tones, which results in a third tone being created. This third tone is what is … Read more

E-mail rage

E-mail rage is a term used to describe the feeling of anger or frustration that can be caused by dealing with e-mail, especially when it is overwhelming or contains messages that are perceived to be rude or unprofessional. The term can also refer to the act of sending an angry or hostile e-mail message in … Read more

Nym

“Nym” is a term used to describe a person’s online persona or alter ego. It is derived from the word “pseudonym” and is often used in reference to users of social media platforms who use a different name than their real name. Nym can also be used as a verb, as in “to nym” meaning … Read more

Godwin’s law

Godwin’s law is an Internet adage which states that “as an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1”. The law was coined by Mike Godwin in 1990 as a satirical comment on the tendency for online discussions to devolve into flame wars. Godwin’s law is often cited … Read more

Acceptable use policy (AUP)

An acceptable use policy (AUP) is a set of rules that dictate what a user of a particular service can and cannot do with that service. AUPs are often used by Internet service providers (ISPs) to limit what users can do with their connection, and by employers to limit what employees can do with company … Read more

Linkbaiting

Linkbaiting is a term used to describe the practice of creating content that is designed to be shared and generate links back to the original source. This can be done for promotional or SEO purposes, but usually refers to creating content that is interesting or controversial enough to get people to link to it. What … Read more