While reading Alone Together I was able to recall many childhood experiences. Every single childhood memory I have had has something in common with the rest of my memories. I remember pleasant things; however, I always remember the gadgets I owned at that time. Growing up and currently there is some type of technological gadget I carry with me all the time and go crazy if I misplace and cannot find it. Alone Together made me realize that I depend on technology, and technology is an important factor in my life because I have allowed technology to control me. Turkle your book provides great examples when it comes to explaining how people allow technology to shape who they are. Throughout your entire book you constantly make us think and wonder
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As human beings we crave companion, empathy, and love. Machines, robots, and technology simply cannot offer all the things human beings want. Turkle, you point out the importance of technology but at same time realize that technology is creating a world full of fantasies and expectations that can be difficult for individuals to meet. On a daily basis people want to communicate with others; however, people rarely want face-to-face communication instead many choose to text or send short e-mails. Having technology makes people very vulnerable, but at the same time gives us a sense of belonging to something, “for young people computers and mobile devices offer communities when families are absent” (178). For many not having someone with them to share their thoughts or feelings can be hurtful. In contrast, technology allows people to always feel “connected” but at the same time create a virtual reality in which they feel like they are living the perfect life. Ultimately Turkle, you admit that technology is important in our society, but you also recognize that technology and its advanced can cause problems among society. Too much technology makes people disconnect themselves physically, create a “perfect” world scenario using that same technology, and most importantly seek the attention they no longer receive …show more content…
I now own a computer, cellphone, IPad, and IPod. At first I though these electronics would help me build connections with others; however, they have done the opposite. Instead of allowing me to connect with others, my electronics have distanced me from my friends and family. There are times when I have important things to tell others, yet I choose to avoid having to call someone and just hold back. Turkle, you recognize that “the barrier to making a call is so high that even when people have something important to share, they hold back” (204). I think sometimes calling others can be intimidating, but at the same time a thing of the past. In your book you mention that people rarely call each other and would rather text because it is “easier”; however, I think people chose to text instead of call because the conversation can end easier than if someone where talking on the
As human beings we crave companion, empathy, and love. Machines, robots, and technology simply cannot offer all the things human beings want. Turkle, you point out the importance of technology but at same time realize that technology is creating a world full of fantasies and expectations that can be difficult for individuals to meet. On a daily basis people want to communicate with others; however, people rarely want face-to-face communication instead many choose to text or send short e-mails. Having technology makes people very vulnerable, but at the same time gives us a sense of belonging to something, “for young people computers and mobile devices offer communities when families are absent” (178). For many not having someone with them to share their thoughts or feelings can be hurtful. In contrast, technology allows people to always feel “connected” but at the same time create a virtual reality in which they feel like they are living the perfect life. Ultimately Turkle, you admit that technology is important in our society, but you also recognize that technology and its advanced can cause problems among society. Too much technology makes people disconnect themselves physically, create a “perfect” world scenario using that same technology, and most importantly seek the attention they no longer receive …show more content…
I now own a computer, cellphone, IPad, and IPod. At first I though these electronics would help me build connections with others; however, they have done the opposite. Instead of allowing me to connect with others, my electronics have distanced me from my friends and family. There are times when I have important things to tell others, yet I choose to avoid having to call someone and just hold back. Turkle, you recognize that “the barrier to making a call is so high that even when people have something important to share, they hold back” (204). I think sometimes calling others can be intimidating, but at the same time a thing of the past. In your book you mention that people rarely call each other and would rather text because it is “easier”; however, I think people chose to text instead of call because the conversation can end easier than if someone where talking on the