In this discussion, we’ll be considering modern-day distractions to the kind of interpersonal communication that has occurred for generations. Take a look at this talk, video, and TV segment.

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In this discussion, we’ll be considering modern-day distractions to the kind of interpersonal communication that has occurred for generations. Take a look at this talk, video, and TV segment. Be sure to skip the ads if possible.

Link (Sherry Turkle’s TED Talk)

https://youtu.be/t7Xr3AsBEK4

Link

https://youtu.be/OINa46HeWg8

Link (ABC News video segment)

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/viral-short-film-makes-point-smartphone-addiction-20151616

What are your thoughts?

As usual, you should return throughout the week to see how the discussion has progressed, and, in order to earn full credit, you need to reply to at least 2 of your classmates’ posts. Full and meaningful participation in this discussion is worth up to 75 points.