Life on the screen

Sherry Turkle (1996) Life on the screen

The computer is referred to as the “second self” by Sherry Turkle who plays on the role of identity and transformation and the transformation that has taken place between the user and the computer. Below are several quotes that Turkle makes in her argument of the close relationships between the user and the computer.

“The computer is virtual world where through navigation it is possible to unravel mysteries, solve problems, challenges and to interact with other individuals. This is the aspect that becomes almost real and introduces a personal element”.

“As human being become increasing intertwined with the technology and with each other via the technology, old distinctions between what is technological become more complex. Are we living life on the screen or in the screen?”