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A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner ones
Technology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection leads to a deep solitude. MIT professor Sherry Turkle argues that as technology ramps up, our emotional lives ramp down. Based on hundreds of interviews and with a new introduction taking us to the present day, Alone Together describes changing, unsettling relationships between friends, lovers, and families.
Publisher : Basic Books; 3rd edition (November 7, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 0465093655
ISBN-13 : 978-0465093656
Reading age : 13 years and up
Grade level : 8 and up
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.13 x 8.38 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book thought-provoking and well-researched, with an easy-to-read writing style that makes it a great read. The pacing is engaging, with one customer describing it as a frightening examination of technology’s impact. They appreciate the psychologist’s perspective, with one review noting its disciplined mental assessment, and another highlighting how technology affects relationships. The connectivity aspect receives mixed reactions.
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