Turkle writes that we are undergoing what she calls “a flight from conversation”. What does she mean by this? Do you agree with the arguments Turkle makes about how digital conversations are affecting our lives? To what extent do you see a lack of empathy in todays society?

Sherry Turkle’s idea talks about the growing trend in society where people are using digital communication more than face-to-face conversations. Turkle argues that these digital interactions are convenient but lack the depth and emotional connection that come with real, in-person conversations. She also says that this shift has a lot of consequences like reducing our ability to empathize with others, understand their emotions, and just talk to people in general. I do not agree with Turkle’s arguments. I believe, specifically in long-distance relationships, that the empathy for others is much stronger. Yes, I agree that digital conversations are changing our lives, but I believe it’s in a good way. The only place I see a lack of empathy in digital communication is in comment sections on social media. Some people feel real while others lack that human emotion.