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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