CMNS 150 Online Discussion
Connected, but Alone
(Sherry
Turkle Feb 2012)
I found myself wholeheartedly agreeing with Sherry Turkle. It is terrifying to me to see that the large portion of
the today's population who abuse digital communications seem to be emotionally
devolving.
It is Ironic because as far back as the beginning of the Humanist Movement
we as a “progressive” society have prided ourselves on the development of an
ethical dogma that embraced compassion,
empathy and authentic communication. But
today many people are relying more on the digital world for emotional
gratification and validation, as a result they distance themselves from face to
face interaction.
This fear of genuine conversation
has led to a decline in our ability to nurture real bonds not just with each
other but with ourselves as well. It is
often unnerving be alone with my thoughts, I am therefore in a constant quest
for external stimulus.
If we continue
on this current path is the fiction of “Ex Machina” going to become our
reality?
Turkle, Sherry. “Connected but Alone” TED2012, Feb 2012.
Alex Garland “Ex Machina”
Universal Pictures 2014
