Intimacy Quote by Sherry Turkle
““But when technology engineers intimacy, relationships can be reduced to mere connections. And then, easy connection becomes redefined as intimacy. Put otherwise, cyberintimacies slide into cybersolitudes. And with constant connection comes new anxieties of disconnection,””
About This Quote
Source Book: Reclaiming Conversation, Sherry Turkle, 2015
Technology reshapes intimacy, turning deep relationships into superficial connections, which paradoxically creates new loneliness despite constant contact.
In simple terms: Tech changes how we feel close, often making us feel more isolated.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindful, offline interactions.
Themes
technology
intimacy
loneliness
connection
anxiety
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- online dating
- remote work
- social media use
- virtual friendships
Key Concepts
digital sociology
human-computer interaction
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does constant connectivity affect your sense of closeness?
- What practices can restore depth in relationships?
A Different Perspective
Digital tools cannot fully replace embodied presence.
