Speaking of Psychology

Is technology killing empathy? With Sherry Turkle, PhD

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May 4, 2022
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ADVICE

Resist Data-Harvesting Business Models

  • Do demand regulation that prevents business models based on scraping personal data.
  • Do resist accepting surveillance-based platforms as an inevitable trade-off for 'free' services.
ANECDOTE

Teen Avoids Real-Time Talk

  • An 18-year-old told Turkle he avoids conversation because it happens in real time and is uncontrollable.
  • He prefers texting to dodge vulnerability and the unpredictability of live talk.
ADVICE

Declare Device-Free Sacred Times

  • Do accept there is a problem and recognize your anxiety driving phone use.
  • Do set sacred, device-free times like meals and car rides to restore presence and conversation.
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