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Santos, Carl David I.

BS PSYCH 1-Y1-2

“The Flight from Conversation” by Sherry Turkle

Do/Answer the following:


a. Identify the main idea of the essay.
- She pointed out that technology has given us the opportunity to feel comfortable with the idea of disregarding
any physical contact and letting our gadgets change how society interacts with one another. Though
technology makes it possible for individuals to communicate on a technological level, it is also making it
harder for people to engage in real discourse.

b. How does the writer support the main idea? Enumerate the examples provided.
- She stated that although we live in a communicative environment, the author contends that we have "sacrificed
personal conversation for online connection" and that "We became accustomed to a new way of being alone
together."

c. According to the writer, what is the difference between “conversation and connection?”
What does face-to-face conversation teach us? How?
- Connection is like when you have a Facebook interaction. You can express your approval of a post, but it's
not a conversation. Conversation simulates a real conversation with all the more in-depth events that can occur
when you're actually with someone and engaged in their ideas on a more profound level.
- Compared to other popular communication methods today, face-to-face contact allows us to communicate our
emotions and feelings better. Since the speaker and the listener can both see and understand body language
and facial expressions, communication is improved.

d. What does “being alone together mean”? Cite specific instances.


- Technologies are now a new way for people to spend time alone together because people are so used to them.
Being alone together means that people can talk without physically being present while still maintaining their
own personal space.

e. Explain the title. What does the “flight from conversation” do to us?
- Sherry Turkle's essay, The Flight from Conversation, increases awareness of and provides insight into how
our mode of communication is gradually shifting from face-to-face interactions to messaging and social
media. The author provides evidence to support her claim that we sacrificed face-to-face interaction in favour
of electronic communication. Sherry Turkle also explains the solution to this problem. People need to have
less online communications and more in-person conversations, according to her.
f. Explain the following lines: “We expect more technology and less from one another” and “I shall, therefore
I am”
- “We rely more on technology than the people around us” means people find a companion in technology and
that people believe they can control technology; but technology holds people in reality. We are just
connected online, but we are disconnected from one another. We expect more from technology, and less
from one another.
- "I share. Therefore, I am" refers to creating a new way of being. People act in this way as a result of their
heavy reliance on technology. They were more prone to let technology define them by expressing their
thoughts and feelings on social media to the point where they become so dependent on it that they would
become lonely in the absence of a connection. It has to do with the idea that in order to avoid feeling
lonely, one should always be linked to everyone. It might cause you to lose touch with reality.

g. What does the writer suggest we do so we can make room from conversations? Do you agree with the
writer? Explain your answer.
- Making a space or room for conversation is a good way to make room for conversation, as it is said in the
passage. This location might be in the dining room, kitchen, or any other area that would be a good spot for
everyone to connect. It is possible to have a chat both at home and at work. Yes, I agree that because I see it
happening all around me with my peers and family members, I would have to agree with Sherry Turkle
when she says that the new communication technologies are providing us the power to forgo dialogue for
simply connectivity. Having a real conversation would make it easier for everyone to express their ideas, but
I find that when it comes to communication with my friends, we frequently opt for either texting or
Facebook Messenger. In today's society, there is a strong tendency to believe that technology gives us a
sense of community and connection. Even when everyone is busy at work, it is still beneficial to make time
for interpersonal interaction or even to organize a day dedicated to dialogue. Talking and listening to one
another is a healthy practice since it provides an unrestricted opportunity for learning about one another,
sharing perspectives, and reflecting on oneself.

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