Reclaiming Conversation
The Power of Talk in a Digital Age
by Sherry Turkle · first published 2015
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Yes, we know that this (mobile devices, mostly) is causing issues with developing empathy and communication skills. See "Reclaiming Convestaion": https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Conversation-Power-Talk-Di... for much more detail.
on “Facebook acquires anonymous teen compliment app tbh, will let it run” ↗…through the eyes of Cicero’s secretary, Tiro. Really good. The politics, the corruption, the ancient city really brought to life. Enhanced by having visited Rome in the Summer. Also currently reading ‘Reclaiming Conversation’ by Sherry Turkle, an account of the negative affect being permanently tethered to the internet has on our conversations, our capacity for empathy and our relationships, and Nietzsche’s 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra'.
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2015?” ↗Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age
on “Ask HN: What books are you currently reading?” ↗Thanks for the tip - I have "Reclaiming Conversation" by the same author but I need to reclaim some time to read it!
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