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Response To Sheryl Turkle's Essay No Need To Call

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In response to Sheryl Turkle’s essay “No Need to Call” wherein she states “Technology is always on, always at work, and always on call”, (Turkle) I believe with advances in technology almost everyone uses some sort of technology to communicate. Technology with the control of communication is good because it engages the homebound population, enables quick communication, and distributes information globally. Primarily, technology with the control of communication is good because it engages the homebound population. With advances in technology people who are homebound have the opportunity to interact with their doctors by phone, by email, or by facetime without leaving their homes. People who are homebound can contact shopping centers by calling

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