Its been almost a year
Hello,
I am looking forward to heading out for a weekend of cycling in camping in the Karoo. This week I was reminded about how we sometimes forget to enjoy the journey. A powerful question of reflection was What does stillness mean to you?
Its been almost a year since we returned from our annual holiday exploring the beauty of the Eastern Cape. Visiting Hole in the Wall was on my bucket list. I love being out in nature and reconnecting with myself.
This week I shared the powerful talk by Sherry Turkle on Being Connected, but alone.
As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication -- and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have.
It was a pleasant surprise to get a call from an ex-colleague whom I hadn’t connected with since mid-2020 shortly after the post. The pandemic has forced us to utilize technology for our daily interactions, however, there is a downside. Take a few minutes to watch the talk by Sherry.
A new book
For decades, Sherry Turkle has shown how we remake ourselves in the mirror of our machines. Here, she illuminates our present search for authentic connection in a time of uncharted challenges.
She has recently released her book called Empathy Diaries.