Turkle, Sherry
The Empathy Diaries: A Memoir
- 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
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.