In-Class Activity
You just watched the video on "Connected but Alone" by Sherry Turkle. This video discusses how technology is sharing our modern relationships: with others, with ourselves, with it, and more importantly, how we are loosing our self-awareness due as we navigate and "connect" in our daily lives. Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication - and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have [source: https://www.ted.com/speakers/sherry_turkle].
Answer the following TWO questions (2-3 paragraphs each).
1. Humans have always been social, seeking out connections with our fellow humans. Does technology allow us to do Old things in new ways or is this the future of human interactions?
2. It is important, especially in the business world, to be able to communicate effectively. What do you believe is the key to being able to maintain effective social skills in our digital world?