The question is did Sherry Turkle, "Connected, but Alone," TED talk succeed in the goal of; informing, persuading and did she entertain? Her TED talk about technology specifically should we text as much as we do? Substituting texting for real conversation, real human contact? One thing that people more and more are doing all over the globe, Turkle’s argument is that it isn’t enough to just text or email. We need to set aside time to spend with each other, in all of our imperfections. Her talk was indeed entertaining and informative, she made logical arguments to the negative effect it of texting on our ability to covey to each other. Even going so far as trying to evoke emotion about our children with a lack of knowledge on just how to have a connection with another human being. It is very persuasive, enough to consider calling instead of texting, even for a short little conversation.

                Does Turkle’s message have a valid point? In short yes, anyone taken out of their environment for a little bit would realize just how much time is spent with our mobile devices. Just look around at any social awkward moment in life a party, an elevator, anywhere, what are we doing looking at our phones. Not taking the time to talk to each other having a simple chat about the weather or anything else for that matter. Just put down the phone talk to someone, ask them how they’re doing and listen, we can do it.