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The computer is a mind machine. It doesn't have its own psychology, but in a way it presents itself as though it does.

Sherry Turkle

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Sherry Turkle
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: June 18
Non-Fiction Writer
Professor
Psychologist
Sociologist
University Teacher
New York City
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