Reclaiming Conversation

By Sherry Turkle,

Book cover of Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age

Book description

“In a time in which the ways we communicate and connect are constantly changing, and not always for the better, Sherry Turkle provides a much needed voice of caution and reason to help explain what the f*** is going on.” —Aziz Ansari, author of Modern Romance

Renowned media scholar Sherry…

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1 author picked Reclaiming Conversation as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book makes me wish to go back to raising my children and teaching my classes differently. Turkle clearly illustrates why smartphones and social media are so harmful to children and why daily face-to-face interactions are so important.

The good news is that it’s not too late. We can still change our lives, our schools, and our cities by choosing to spend more time with others instead of with electronic screens. 

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