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The second self

Book • 1984

In *The Second Self*, Sherry Turkle examines the computer as an integral part of our social and psychological lives, affecting how we think and interact with others.

The book explores how technology shapes our self-awareness and relationships, using interviews with diverse groups to understand these dynamics.

First published in 1984, it remains a foundational work in the psychology of computation.

Mentioned by

Manoush Zomorodi

Manoush Zomorodi

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Recommended by the podcast as an exploration of how technology mediates our relationships.

People are Lonelier than Ever. Enter AI.

Referenced by

Jackson Dahl

as the source of quotes about computers and identity.

20: Yancey Strickler - Constellations of Creativity

Mentioned by

Manoush Zomorodi

as

Sherry Turkle

's first book.

How our relationships are changing in the age of 'artificial intimacy'

Mentioned by

Manoush Zomorodi

as

Sherry Turkle

's first book where she shared people's experiences with computers.

Prophets of Technology: Bot Believer vs. Bot Skeptic

Mentioned by

Manoush Zomorodi

as a pioneer in studying the relationship between humans and technology, whose first book on the topic came out in 1984.

Body Electric: How AI Is Changing Our Relationships

Mentioned by

Esther Dyson

to illustrate how children's sense of self is changing due to technology.

Presenting: Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Mentioned by

Amanda Palmer

as one of

Sherry Turkle

's books focusing on the psychology of human relationships with technology.

Sherry Turkle: Is Technology Killing Our Hearts?

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