Connected, but alone?



I use my phone a lot and rely on it heavily. When I do not have access to my phone unexpectedly, I generally do feel panicked, anxious, and alone. I agree with Sherry Turkle’s assertion that always being connected via mobile technology leaves us more isolated. We are constantly seeking connection because mobile technology has given us a way to never be alone, although we are more alone because we are not having real human conversations, just superficial connections. My reason for agreeing is that I rely on my mobile device in times of loneliness.  

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  1. I second this. I'm terrible at texting, and part of this is because I can't help but feel that these conversations are superficial.

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