Reclaiming Conversation. Book Summary

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Sherry Turkle

What’s inside

Sherry Turkle explores how technology affects human conversation and the quality of our social interactions.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the impact of technology on interpersonal communication
  • Learning strategies to improve face-to-face conversation skills
  • Gaining insights into the balance between digital and personal communication
  • Recognizing the importance of conversation in personal and professional development

Key Points

  • The decline of conversation in the digital era
  • Psychological effects of technology on communication
  • The importance of face-to-face conversation
  • How technology shapes our social interactions
  • Strategies to reclaim meaningful conversation
  • Creating spaces for conversation in the digital age

Who’s it For

  • Technology enthusiasts
  • Sociologists
  • Psychologists
  • Educators
  • Parents
  • Anyone concerned about digital communication’s impact on society

About the author

Sherry Turkle is a professor at MIT and a clinical psychologist known for her research on psychoanalysis and human-technology interaction.