Name: Connected, but alone?
Uploaded: 2012-04-03T15:09:09Z
Duration: 19 min 31 s
Description: As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication -- and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have.

As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication -- and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have.

Sherry Turkle: Connected, but alone?

Connected, but alone?

Embracing solitude fosters self-reflection and genuine connections, countering the loneliness perpetuated by constant connectivity.

"I share, therefore I am"—our digital personas crave connection for self-validation, yet risk deeper isolation without real interaction.

Digital companionship offers the illusion of connection without the complexity of human relationships, leaving us more isolated.