He says we are letting technology take us places we don't want to go and that our cell phones are not just changing what we do but also who we are. He thinks we are getting into trouble with how we relate to others and ourselves. Because of technology, he thinks our communication skills have become terrible and we as humans are starting to get used to being alone but also “alone together” because our phones allow us to connect with others while being alone. Turkle is also concerned that Siri will become more and more like a best friend, keeping us disconnected from actual interaction and communication with others. I think I may use some of this video information in my next article because it really shows how we are getting closer and closer to our phones and away from each of them.
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