Over the Hedge by T Lewis and Michael Fry for August 02, 2016

Grammar Nazi alert — “ingenious”

See control of the people is so easy……………..but how to control the 10% who are not slaves to the electronic collar ?

Reality is always optional … go ask Alice …

I suppose they’ve gotten past the irony of animals capturing other animals? Or is the fact that they refer to them as “monsters” smooth things out? (and if we’re taking this further, what defines a monster to a group as diverse as these animals?

Pokemon Go’s mental health benefits are real

Dr. John Grohol is an expert in technology’s impact on human behavior and mental health, and for the past 20 years he’s studied how people operate online. He’s the founder of mental health network Psych Central, and he knows all about the latest tools aimed at helping people deal with anxiety, depression and a host of other issues.

And Grohol has never seen anything like Pokemon Go.

“In terms of the phenomena of people expressing the benefits of playing the game to their real-world mental health status, I think that’s very unique and it’s the first time I’ve ever seen anything like that,” he says.

Twitter is flooded with stories about Pokemon Go’s impact on players’ anxiety and depression, with thousands of people lauding the game for getting them out of the house and making it easier to interact with friends and strangers alike. These simple acts are crucial milestones for anyone struggling with depression, Grohol says.

“The challenge has always been, if you’re depressed, your motivation level is nonexistent,” he explains. “So, you want to go out and get some fresh air, or even take a shower, and it can be a very difficult thing to even comprehend, much less do. I think the impact of something like this, this game, can really be beneficial.”