@sturkle.bsky.social
Writer, thinker, mom & MIT professor. Humanistic voice of caution on tech. My new book, Artificial Intimacy: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines, is out now.
@sturkle.bsky.socialI’m looking forward to this conversation with @jonkabat-zinn.bsky.social in NYC on Oct. 14. We’ll talk about what happens when we begin to accept “pretend empathy” from machines, and why we need to protect what makes our relationships human. Register here: wisdomfeed.thrivecart.com/artificial-i...
@sturkle.bsky.socialI came away believing that using chatbots to bring back the dead is playing with fire.
@sturkle.bsky.socialMy mother died when I was 18, with so much between us left unresolved. While researching Artificial Intimacy, I did something I never expected: I used AI to create an avatar of her and asked it questions I had carried with me for most of my life. I wrote about the experience for The Washington Post.
@sturkle.bsky.socialLooking forward to this event!
@sturkle.bsky.socialI’m looking forward to taking Artificial Intimacy on the road and to the conversations ahead. I hope you’ll join me at one of these upcoming events. Visit my events page for details and registration information: www.sherryturkle.com/events
@sturkle.bsky.socialThank you, @hopereese.com, for this conversation about what happens when the performance of empathy becomes empathy enough and how friction-free chatbot friendship can make us discontent with people.
@sturkle.bsky.socialJoin me this Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 PM at the Harvard Science Center for a conversation with David Kaiser about Artificial Intimacy. The event is free and is followed by a book signing. You can reserve a copy of Artificial Intimacy when you RSVP and pick it up at the event. Hope to see you there!
@sturkle.bsky.social“Alexa, I Need Some Space.” I spoke with Jancee Dunn for The New York Times about “artificial intimacy,” our increasingly cozy relationships with AI chatbots, and how to keep them in check. This is a gift article, so you can read it without a subscription.
@sturkle.bsky.socialI spoke with @karaswisher.bsky.social about why chatbots aren’t just competing for our time; they are becoming objects of emotional attachment. We explored the appeal and risks of friction-free relationships and the importance of boredom and vulnerability in our development.
@sturkle.bsky.socialI really enjoyed my conversation with @samleecole.bsky.social @404media.co. We talked about how my earlier work prepared me for writing Artificial Intimacy. How artificial companions deskill us in our capacity for human connection, and we got to the crucial question: How can we find our way back?
@sturkle.bsky.socialIf you preorder my new book — ARTIFICIAL INTIMACY — I’ve planned an exclusive webinar for you. The webinar is on Saturday, Oct. 3rd. Order your copy before Sept. 29th and upload your receipt at the link in my bio to register. I can’t wait to see you! www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sherr...
@sturkle.bsky.socialThis endorsement from Esther Perel of my upcoming book, Artificial Intimacy, means a great deal to me. She understands that the biggest questions about AI aren't technical but deeply human. Preorder now at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sherr....
@sturkle.bsky.socialI spoke with @sciam.bsky.social's Bri Kane about what makes AI chatbots unique as “intimate machines.” What this means for our relationships. Then we focused on what this means for children. My bottom line: chatbots and young children are a toxic combination. Listen to our conversation:
@sturkle.bsky.socialThank you, @booktrib.bsky.social, for including Artificial Intimacy!
@sturkle.bsky.socialHere I argue that the original sin of generative AI and its chatbots is using the first person, and that this is most harmful to young developing minds. It’s key to my argument in Artificial Intimacy.
@sturkle.bsky.socialArtificial Intimacy is 25% off for preorder at Barnes & Noble through Friday, September 11. The offer applies to all formats. Publication day, September 29, is getting closer! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/artificial...
@sturkle.bsky.socialI’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the first-ever MIT Future Fest on October 2. I’ll be talking with my dear colleague Rosalind Picard about my new book, Artificial Intimacy. There will be a reception following the talk; I hope you can join us. mitfuturefest.org
@sturkle.bsky.socialFor many, the journey to cast a critical eye on digital culture began with Nicholas Carr's groundbreaking work. His high praise for Artificial Intimacy meant so much to me. Available for preorder at: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sherr...
@sturkle.bsky.socialThank you, @adamgrant.bsky.social! And for putting me in such great company!
