In The Second Self, Sherry Turkle examines computers not merely as tools, but as integral components of our social and psychological lives. She explores how our interactions with computers—through games, interfaces, and digital environments—shape our awareness of ourselves and our relationship with the world.
Through extensive interviews with children, university students, engineers, AI researchers, hackers, and personal computer users, Turkle investigates how machines transform the way we think, perceive, remember, and understand. Computers have evolved beyond being external devices; they have become extensions of our inner selves and influential forces reshaping how we process thought and emotion.
A modern classic in its field, this newly revised and expanded edition delves into how computers and applications—now integral parts of our lives—shape our moods, behaviors, and essentially create a “second self.” Turkle presents a profound analysis of technology’s functional, emotional, and psychological impacts.
This work is an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand how computers and digital technologies have reshaped human cognition and social relationships.
