The Flight From Conversation

What is the main concern Sherry Turkle raises in "The Flight from Conversation"?

• The lack of interest in online conversations

• The decline in face-to-face communication skills

• The excessive use of social media platforms

• The need for more advanced technology

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According to Turkle, what impact does technology have on our ability to empathize with others?

• It enhances our empathy through online interactions.

• It has no effect on our capacity for empathy.

• It diminishes our ability to empathize.

• It makes empathy difficult to measure.

In the article, Turkle discusses the "Goldilocks Effect." What does this concept refer to?

• Finding the perfect balance between work and leisure.

• Striking the right balance between technology and face-to-face interactions.

• The desire for constant technological advancements.

• A trend in social media usage among teenagers.

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What is one of the consequences Turkle mentions regarding the constant use of smartphones?

• Improved communication skills

• Increased productivity

• Decreased attention to the present moment

• Enhanced empathy

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According to Turkle, what is the "I share, therefore I am" phenomenon?

• A belief that sharing personal information online defines one's identity

• A new social media platform

• A scientific theory on communication

• A philosophy on privacy

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