Reclaiming Conversation

In this updated edition marking a decade since its original publication, Sherry Turkle explores how digital technology, particularly smartphones and social media, has increasingly replaced meaningful face-to-face conversation across various aspects of life, from family to the workplace. She examines the negative impact this shift has on human relationships and society, while emphasizing the healing power of genuine dialogue to foster empathy and connection. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, Turkle advocates for restoring the art of conversation as a vital component of our humanity and democracy, amidst emerging threats like generative AI.