Turkle, Sherry

The Empathy Diaries: A Memoir

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ISBN 13:
9780525560098
author:
Turkle, Sherry
format:
Hardback
publisher:
The Penguin Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 centimeters (0.61 kg
Genre:
Biography, Women, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£19.85

Description

A deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir, The Empathy Diaries is a poignant exploration of love, work, and connection in our increasingly digital world. Sherry Turkle's intimate narrative weaves together her coming-of-age story with her groundbreaking research on technology, empathy, and ethics.

Turkle's journey takes us from her childhood in post-war Brooklyn to her experiences at Harvard, where she navigated the complexities of friendship, identity, and belonging during a time of great social change. With remarkable candour, she shares her own struggles with empathy and connection, revealing how these concepts have evolved over time.

This beautifully written memoir is a powerful exploration of what it means to be human in a world where technology is constantly shaping our relationships and our sense of self. The Empathy Diaries is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, psychology, and humanity.

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