Sherry Turkle's Analysis

I agree more with Sherry Turkle and her views on the effects of technology. It is true that we are losing the balance between technology and communication (Turkle). It is easily felt through our day-to-day interactions with our friends, when our gadgets take the attention that we naturally crave for humans away from us. Good companionship is built on being able to communicate, share, and feel the presence of whoever is with us. However, currently we are fighting for attention with our gadgets. While it is important to note that technology is highly important and valuable, there is need to put it in its right place, so that it would not affect the quality of our communication.
Sherry Turkle cites a good example of how technology affects our

families, especially the kids and teenagers who are growing up. At this stage of their lives, they need the full attention of their parents, and lack of it would lead to loneliness and feelings of abandonment. Turkle also gives a good point in the way technology has affected the quality of our relationships, since it often degrades them. The speaker gives short answers in our exchanges for cases that require the long-form type of communication. For example, through Twitter and emails, we are able to give short responses for whatever question is posed to us. Moreover, when we are required to give a long, comprehensive feedback, we may choose to just give quick short answers.
The issue of privacy in our interactions in social media platforms and in democracy is important to highlight. I hold the same opinion that it is important to maintain privacy in our intimacy. Therefore, I am saddened by the fact that most of our social media profiles are a performance of who we are, and they do not express who we really are. In the long run, this performance often proves exhausting of our real selves.