Jamie Krenn | Source | Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University
Jamie Krenn
Children’s media expert! A highly motivated educator with exceptional teaching and qualitative research skills. Focused on children's media, cognitive science, educational psychology, culinary cognition (food preparation benefits through a cognitive science lens), remote working, technology, human development and media processing.
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Columbia University (https://www.tc.columbia.edu/faculty/jlg2102/)
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Sarah Lawrence College (https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/)
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Giant Screen & Spoon
Founder & Lead Consultant
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Doomscrolling Chat with Courtney Theriault - Radio
Why Are We Hooked on Bad News? Unpacking Our Obsession with the Negative - 880 CHED - Edmonton Canadian Radio
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Users will fact-check Instagram and Facebook. Let’s just hope it works
Meta will rely on its users to flag bad posts, weeks after it loosened moderation rules and ended its fact-checking program. Experts tell us it’s a bad idea.
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Experts Comment: How To Discern Between Deepfake And Real In 2025
Many users say these short clips offer a playful twist on history. They step into old settings without needing any time machine, thanks to imaginative AI techniques.
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Psychologist Explores Enduring Fascination with Dystopian Game Shows
Dr. Krenn explains that these shows offer a narrative to process anxiety, allowing viewers to project stress and rehearse moral dilemmas. "The rich sensory experience enhances engagement," she notes, while the cultural draw of ritualized conflict satisfies a desire to see the powerful fall. This genre provides a psychological tool during cultural stress, resonating deeply with Gen Z and millennials. -
Slow and Active TV: Boosting Kids' Development
Jamie highlights that Slow TV supports "attention, emotional regulation, and empathy," while Active TV encourages "language skills, motor development, and confidence." In contrast, overstimulating TV may hinder focus. Jamie teaches at Columbia University and consults on children's media projects. -
AI and Tech: Rewiring Our Brains for Better or Worse?
Jamie highlights how AI reshapes our brains, trading deep focus for quick dopamine hits. While AI could enhance cognitive skills, over-reliance risks losing originality. Future generations may prioritize problem-solving over memorization, becoming AI-native. The balance between using AI and traditional thinking is crucial. Jamie emphasizes, "Use it or lose it," to keep synapses active.
