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Everything that enchants may be said to deceive.
Sherry Turkle
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Sherry Turkle
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: June 18
Non-Fiction Writer
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Psychologist
Sociologist
University Teacher
New York City
New York
Enchants
Deceive
Deceiving
Everything
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As a therapist, I know that when you're vulnerable, the best way to move on is to admit your vulnerability, don't beat yourself up for it, and try to find a way to analyze your vulnerability. Pull up your socks and try to do better for you and your family.
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The most used program in computers and education is PowerPoint. What are you learning about the nature of the medium by knowing how do to a great PowerPoint presentation? Nothing. It certainly doesnt teach you how to think critically about living in a culture of simulation.
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Because you can text while doing something else, texting does not seem to take time but to give you time. This is more than welcome it is magical.
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We're letting [technology] take us places that we don't want to go.
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