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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.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Recommended by the podcast as an exploration of how technology mediates our relationships.
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People are Lonelier than Ever. Enter AI.
Referenced by Jackson Dahl as the source of quotes about computers and identity.
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20: Yancey Strickler - Constellations of Creativity
Mentioned by Manoush Zomorodi as Sherry Turkle 's first book where she shared people's experiences with computers.
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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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