Which statement captures a major point Sherry Turkle makes about communication in her latest book, Reclaiming Conversation?
A. Online interactions allow us to contain and reduce risks.
B. Online communication reduces our ability to conduct meaningful face-to-face communication.
C. There are major generational divides in social media use.
D. The saturated self is influenced by fewer and fewer sources in the digital age.
Answer (2)
Sherry Turkle's book highlights that online communication diminishes our ability to engage in meaningful face-to-face conversations. She argues that the rise of digital interactions has led to a decline in emotional connections. This shift affects our communication skills and overall personal relationships. ;
In Reclaiming Conversation , Sherry Turkle emphasizes that online communication diminishes our ability to engage in meaningful face-to-face conversations. This decline in direct interactions affects emotional connections and the quality of personal relationships. Therefore, the correct answer to the student's question is option B.
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