Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less

Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other

Technology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection leads to a deep solitude. MIT professor Sherry Turkle argues that as technology ramps up, our emotional lives ramp down. Based on hundreds of interviews and with a new introduction taking us to the present day, Alone Together describes changing, unsettling relationships between friends, lovers, and families.
Country USA
Brand Basic Books
Manufacturer Basic Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber YES6409217
ReleaseDate 2012-10-02
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780465031467

Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other