https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2 Human relationships are rich and they're messy and they're demanding. And we clean them up with technology. And when we do, one of the things that can happen is that we sacrifice conversation for mere connection. We short-change ourselves. And over time, we seem to forget this, or we seem to stop caring. en-us 2017-09-19 16:36:12 UTC 2025-10-10 03:54:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189024719 I Agree that what she says is true because I know how she feels on the matter I have felt/ done this to talking to people is hard and sometimes and I feel as tho I don't know to say but in a text, i have time to think about what I want to say  as if can control the conversation so I feel as tho she means by sacrificing conversation is that we don't experience a real conversation face to face and eventually we can't even remember what it was like to have real conversation with one another that's what I think she means by stop caring ]]> 2017-09-19 17:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189024719 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027213 With advancement in technology, we are slowly becoming more connected with what happens through screens rather than in real life. The glow of our screens gives us a rush every time we get notifications as one more person has noticed us. We believe numbers can affect us more than people can. Even though the online socializing can have great influence on us, I also believe that improvement in technology isn't all bad. Like everything else, it's better in controlled doses. To much can send us overboard but in the right amount, it can be a great thing. ]]> 2017-09-19 17:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027213 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027216 I also think that we are too depended on technology because thanks to things like iPhones, and apps like Facebook and Snapchat, we often would rather talk to each other virtually than face to face. Our social skills and reaction rates have gone down thanks to technology. Even if people do meet up with each other, they're not actually "with each other" because they would be on their phones "communicating".]]> 2017-09-19 17:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027216 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027287 So if we already know that technology is making us anti-social, we can predict/ infer that in the future, we'll have robots or a form of technology that can be made to make us feel comfortable and not need anyone else. Along those lines, Technology is making us even more lonely than we know due to the fact that we connect to the internet and not face to face.]]> 2017-09-19 17:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027287 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027378 Based on your idea, I think that we have to put down our phones and talk face to face, not on an app but to meet up and talk. To take it one step further we should shut down our electronics and put them away. Similarly, we should go out and talk with friends, without any electronics. Also when we plug in our chargers for our electronics we need power for it to work. That power has to come from somewhere. I can tell you where it comes from. It comes from generators. mostly from generators that need coal or fuel. That means mining out forests and grasslands. Those plots of land can be used for other projects like beautiful parks and other projects. It is important to save them.]]> 2017-09-19 17:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027378 calarb833 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027383 To take your idea one step further, I think that technology is making it so that we are always distracted. This affects how we talk to others and try and build relationships. for me at least, I would much rather make plans or talk to someone in person, or at least call them. I feel like when I'm texting, It takes too long because the person I'm trying to talk to is probably distracted by other things. When you are on your phone, although the text distracts you, you can't focus on it for very long and end up not really talking to the person you want to talk to.]]> 2017-09-19 17:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027383 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027589 I agree with her statement because people find technology helpful to make conversations. They don't need to be afraid of messing up on saying something. Our technology was made to listen to other people and try to make their lives easier. But it's doing the opposite, it's disconnecting us from other people because we don't actually meet eye to eye and chat regularly. Some people need technology to help them talk. Basically, people who go online a lot is losing the ability to talk to others regularly.]]> 2017-09-19 17:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027589 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027685 I agree to what Sherry Turkle said because spending too much time on our electronics can cause us to be anti-social and have a small attention span and also have an addiction.]]> 2017-09-19 17:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027685 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027715 What Sherry Turkle said means to me that we are losing each other. Along those lines, we are to connect with our phones that we no longer have each other. To take it one step further, we can no longer love or have feelings for one another but we are to attached to our technology to even have a two-minute conversation. I agree that our phones are separating us from each other because we no longer love or have feelings for one another and we can't talk to each other without us looking on our phones.]]> 2017-09-19 17:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027715 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027835 I agree that more and more people are using technology to connect instead of connecting in real life. I think that we, as a society should take a break from technology and start connecting in real life. We are losing connections with those we love because we are always so focused on our phones and computers. It is like a drug to us. We aren't able to live in the moment of things. ]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027835 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027839 I agree that we should not spend as much time on technology as we do at the moment because that can lead to an addiction to technology. I also agree that we should still be able to use our devices but not for a long time like we do now. I also agree that technology is making us feel lonely based on things such as likes or followers and is being apart of our daily lives.]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027839 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027902 So if we already know that with the technology we have right now is making us feel lonely, we can infer that once the technology is coming up with newer things to put into phones, computers, etc. we will rely on them way more than we do now. This can create a bigger problem because we are already losing connections we people in real life and know just imagine when the technology improves more. ]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027902 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027905 I also think that Sherry Turkles' idea is necessary because technology is literally taking over our lives and we should stop with looking at our phones and instead talk to people in real life. Technology is there when we are alone and when we want to feel connected, I feel like that isn't the place to go to feel connected. Instead, go out and talk to people and start a conversation. Our phones are separating us from what is going on around us and that is something that we have to work on. We are losing people because of technology, we aren't talking to them in real life and instead, we are texting. We are losing connection with that person because that isn't how you feel, you aren't connected with them like you are when you are talking to them in person. ]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027905 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027955 Our technology is making us do things, things that we would have never thought of doing, but has now made it part of our lives. Technology takes away our belonging to friendship, our ability to socialize face to face with another human being, rather it changes us into thinking our cell phones can provide the same humanity as another human can.
When we are on our cell phones we can't feel emotion. Only speaking with one another can help us express those feelings. We can't fully express our emotions through text nor can you through speaking through your phone. The only normal effective way to feel and see emotion is through our human abilities. Along those lines, I also think robots can never ever develop the same kind of understanding, as we do with one another. As they are not programmed like us, we are made to interact with each other, made to make each other feel better, and I don't understand and will never understand how a robot can be your own humanity as it doesn't even feel, you sense you, communicate with you.]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027955 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027992 I agree that we shouldn't be so connected to technology because someday when your life depends on it you won't be able to speak to another person. And technology reminds me of drugs, the headphones like the needle and the device its self if the drug. This truly makes me feel scared that no one will care anymore about anything but stupid technology.]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189027992 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028071 I disagree with that claim because while in person we do not connect as much, at home and when we would normally be alone, we strengthen bonds with people through things like facetime and skype. And so we do make sacrifices while we are together in person but those sacrifices are made so we can connect more as people.]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028071 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028080 I agree when she showed the picture of her daughter and friends and they were all one their phones and she said they weren't really together because when I'm with my friends, they more focused on their devices than having an actual conversation]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028080 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028102 I agree that we shouldn't be so connected to phones because by doing something simpler, you can take the true meaning out of it. But I also think that technology can help you increase something, so it's not all bad. ]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028102 turmei917 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028209 After watching this video that makes me think am I too addicted to my phone? I also agree that technology is taking over our conversations.]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028209 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028220 Based on this video, I now understand that people don't want to feel alone, they want to feel a sense of belonging, and when they feel isolated, they go to their phones to find a sense of connection. This video was so powerful because I wasn't aware of how technology was actually impacting us. Now I know that our devices are the ones responsible for causing us to feel lonely because now people don't even know how to have a real conversation with others anymore because they would rather text. ]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028220 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028302 Similarly, I think that people seek companionship, and they find their solution to that through social media, instead of actual human connection. People have more control over what they say on the internet than if they're speaking in person since they have the power to edit and delete our mistakes, or in Turkle's words, "clean them up with technology."]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028302 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028372 Based on Sherry Turkle's comment, I think that people are in danger. They spend so much of their time on their phones and they miss out on the things that are important. It's sad that nobody has the time for each other anymore because of technology. I personally don't have a phone and I don't need one. I'm glad I don't because from the things that I see in the world around me, I'd probably get trapped in the things that take people away from friends and family. I have a great family and I know that this can hurt my relationships with others."Human relationships are rich and they are messy and they are demanding".So if we already know that phones and other devices can hurt us and the ones around us, we shouldn't waste the time that can be spent with family and friends.]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028372 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028450 I agree that technology makes us not feel lonely. I think that people are missing out on important things and looking at their phones all the time. Sherry Turkle's main idea is that we can't stop looking at our electronics and we can't hold a conversation face to face.]]> 2017-09-19 17:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028450 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028491 I also think that Sherry Turkle's main idea was that the relationships we have with other people in our life are more important than the relationships we have with robots and social media.]]> 2017-09-19 17:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028491 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028511 Based on your idea/comment, I think that we rely on technology too much which becomes addictive where we are isolated to only communicating through texting which affects us for face to face interaction later on. ]]> 2017-09-19 17:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028511 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028769 Sherry Turkle's main idea was that we are focusing too much on our electronics and not enough on others. To take it one step further, she also says that even though these electronics and all of the new technology is making us more connected, it's actually separating us more than ever. I agree that it's separating us, because often during conversations people will look on their phones and ignore who is talking. It has happened to me, and I have to admit that I have also done this. ]]> 2017-09-19 17:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189028769 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189029475 It brings to mind that when we talk about important situations or things that happen in our lives through text, we forget how to talk about them in person. And once we forget, we just get used to the new way of talking and don't bother to learn how to have a real conversation again. Sometimes, if we are with the person you want to talk to about what happened, we would wait until we parted and could text about the situation.]]> 2017-09-19 17:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189029475 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189029838 Based on what Sherry Turkle said, I think that we do need to be on electronic less because we are starting to lose human connection, but being on electronics sometimes is ok. ]]> 2017-09-19 17:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189029838 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189030053 Sherry Turkle was saying that people are using technology too much and that even if we're connected through technology, we're still alone. She thinks that we should connect more through conversations instead of things like texting. I also think that people should try to go outside more because nature is nice if you're on your phone all the time.]]> 2017-09-19 17:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189030053 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189030506 I agree that our phones are making people lose human connection because we are on our phones too much and not paying attention to the real people. I also think that phones are making us feel like it's okay to not have a real-life human connection.]]> 2017-09-19 17:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189030506 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189030557 I feel like her statement below can be true. But I think us as humans can change everything simply by starting to make little by little changes.]]> 2017-09-19 17:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189030557 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189035232 I agree with the " Alone together statement because she was basically saying that the more we are using smartphones the more alone we are going to be but we are going to still be together so that statement makes a lot of sense. Its the same reason why our attention span is very short 1 second shorter than a goldfish]]> 2017-09-19 18:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189035232 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189179913 I feel that the statement is very much true to our society today. Anytime a relationship goes wrong with anyone, the initial thought is, to get more people to listen to what's wrong using technology. Although it may clear things up, it is always better to have a face to face, real life conversation because when you text or email someone, you can change what you say and you have a while to think about what you want to say. You wouldn't even know if the other person cares about what you're saying. When it is a conversation in person, you know they care because they are actively listening.]]> 2017-09-20 06:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189179913 jambur311 https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189481824 With everyone on their smartphones, it has become normal for us to project ourselves through a screen. I do agree with Turkles statement on, "...we sacrifice conversation for mere connection." We much rather feel like we are cared, rather than actually talking and earning trust face to face. This does not always have to be a bad case, but it has come to a point where obtaining a feeling of connection through a screen is much more normal than a personal and intimate one. These connections still exist, it is just becoming harder to gain these relationships.]]> 2017-09-20 18:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dkenney1/fxrux7vmwod2/wish/189481824