39 pages 1 hour read

Sherry Turkle

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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011

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Reviews & Readership

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Sherry Turkle’s Alone Together is praised for its insightful exploration of technology's impact on human relationships, highlighting both its connective potential and its isolating effects. Critics commend the vivid real-life anecdotes but note occasional repetition and a nostalgic tone. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read on our evolving digital lives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Alone Together?

Readers who enjoy exploring the impact of technology on human relationships and societal norms will find Alone Together by Sherry Turkle intriguing. Similar audiences are drawn to Nicholas Carr’s The Shallows and Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism. This book is ideal for those interested in digital culture and psychological perspectives on modern connectivity.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Sociology
Science / Nature
Philosophy
Genre
Philosophy
Psychology
Themes
Society: Community