Alone Together. Book Summary

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Sherry Turkle

What’s inside

Alone Together explores the ways technology is transforming human relationships and the concept of community in the digital age.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the psychological impact of technology on relationships
  • Navigating personal technology use for a balanced life
  • Gaining insights into the changing nature of human connection
  • Raising awareness about the importance of solitude and deep relationships

Key Points

  • The New Intimacy: How Technology Redefines Human Connection
  • Always On: Living in a World Where We’re Never Truly Alone
  • The Robotic Moment: What We Seek in Artificial Companions
  • Growing Up Tethered: Teenagers and the Pull of Online Personas
  • Finding the Space for Solitude: The Challenge in a Digitally Connected World
  • Technological Seduction: The Allure and Consequences of Constant Connection
  • Reclaiming Our Capacity for Deep Relationships Amidst Technology

Who’s it For

  • Technology enthusiasts
  • Social scientists
  • Psychologists
  • Educators
  • Parents
  • Anyone interested in the social impact of technology

About the author

Sherry Turkle is a clinical psychologist and sociologist known for her work on the psychology of human-technology interaction.