Sherry Turkle reading response

Sherry Turkle
"Life On The Screen"
response by Michael Babyak

Abstract:
This article informs readers about the possible direction in which we are heading via the internet and our community as a whole. It goes in depth and discusses MUDs and how now we are becoming so integrated with the web. The author really pushes the fact that our lives are becoming "digital" and how much more connected to computers/digital devices we will become in the future.

Memorable Quote:
"Computer screens are the new location for our fantasies, both erotic and intellectual."

Evaluative response:
The author seems to be really one sided about the whole idea of us becoming very integrated with computers. I would really like this article to have at least a couple of pages playing the devils advocate. Articles that show both sides yet are still opinionated help me understand what is trying to be said better. I also had a really hard time understanding the whole MUD thing. I get that it's essentially an online community but it still didn't make much sense to me.

Personal response:
Although this article confused me I think that the topic is an interesting one that is less talked about. We never really take a minute and stop to think about how technology is consuming us. In todays day and age I think that technology is so crucial to our every day life. Which is a big change if you look 10 or more years back. Obviously we are going to become more and more one with technology. It is fascinating to think how much more integrated with technology we will be in 10,20,30 years.