SOC 3210 Module 7 Discussion 3 | Baker College
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SOC 3210 Module 7 Discussion 3 | Baker College
Module 7 Thread 3 (of 3)
Diversity and Technology
Have you ever
thought about how technology is affecting your everyday life?
Sherry Turkle is a social psychologist who has spent many years
studying this very subject (Turkle, 2012). In her research, she finds that we
may be suffering negative effects of being on our cell phones and using social
media too much. If you pay close attention when you are out at a
restaurant, look around to see how many families are eating together in a
physical sense, but are not really together in an emotional sense because they
are all glued to their smart phones (Turkle, 2012). For a course on
diversity, this is important to how we communicate with one another and
interact on a daily basis. It creates the foundations of reality for us and
shapes our reactions, doesn't it? Think about how we might become envious of
someone else's life because of the happy photos they post on Facebook.
Other social media outlets, like SnapChat and Instagram,
literally allow us to filter what we look like in photos. We get to
present to the world an ideal version of ourselves and our lives. Also
consider the amount of personal information we put out about ourselves on
social media platforms. Everyday we are setting ourselves up to be judged
whether it be by friends, family, or even future employers.
Please watch these
two videos (Turkle, 2012) and (Bryant, 2017) about the effects of being
as Turkle calls it, "Alone Together". What are some of the
warnings Turkle gives in her Ted Talk? Does she mention any positives
of technology? How does Bryant analyze the use of texting as a form
of abuse? Do you agree with either of them? Why/why not? Use and
properly cite BOTH sources in your initial response.
Be sure to follow
up to at least one classmate by Sunday night, as well.
Bryant, T. (2017). Socio project on Alone Together [video].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdkY0sU696c
Turkle, S. (2012).
Connected, but alone? [video]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/sherry_turkle_alone_together
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