I believe Sherry Turkle’s concern that we are undergoing a “flight from conversation” means that humans are using technology to avoid face to face interactions, and even would prefer to interact with others online rather than in person. I agree with this statement along with her other arguments that digital conversations are impacting our lives because while technology can be helpful in creating connections, it is gradually overpowering human interactions. I notice a lack of empathy in online interactions, which doesn’t surprise me as a huge aspect of empathy is sensing tone and reactions, which can’t be achieved online. With people replacing face-to-face interactions with online interactions, there are less opportunities for empathy and even just the general sense of how others feel.
