Texting and the use of technology have several affects among society as a whole, and on the individual. According to Sherry Turkle, texting can alter the mood of an individual, and transform it into a more positive state. For example, Sherry Turkle received a text message from her daughter before her TED Talk and described it as a "hug". Although her daughter could not be in attendance at her presentation, the text message that she received reinforced her daughter’s support and confidence in her capabilities as a spokeswoman. In this particular instance, it is evident that Sherry Turkle derived a sense of pleasure from the text message. Although it may appear that technology always prevails, in several circumstances, it can reveal itself as a consumer of human interaction, our psychological state, and time.
Sherry Turkle discusses how technology can be psychologically powerful. Texting has changed how society conducts daily life. Today, society executes activities that would have previously been considered bizarre. For example, some individuals may use their phones during a funeral. Years ago, many would have interpreted such behaviors as disrespectful. However, now, they are a societal …show more content…
Conversation requires real time, and it can be difficult to control what will come out of the mouth. Technology, however, permits an individual to portray themselves as they would want another to see them. This becomes possible through the ability to edit and delete. Though editing and deleting can enhance a person’s thoughts, it can also be exceptionally powerful in altering the view an individual maintains over themself. Often a person may believe that they will become what they choose to share. Therefore, speaking through text is not a method of conversation because it does not truly allow individuals to learn about each
Sherry Turkle discusses how technology can be psychologically powerful. Texting has changed how society conducts daily life. Today, society executes activities that would have previously been considered bizarre. For example, some individuals may use their phones during a funeral. Years ago, many would have interpreted such behaviors as disrespectful. However, now, they are a societal …show more content…
Conversation requires real time, and it can be difficult to control what will come out of the mouth. Technology, however, permits an individual to portray themselves as they would want another to see them. This becomes possible through the ability to edit and delete. Though editing and deleting can enhance a person’s thoughts, it can also be exceptionally powerful in altering the view an individual maintains over themself. Often a person may believe that they will become what they choose to share. Therefore, speaking through text is not a method of conversation because it does not truly allow individuals to learn about each