Sherry Turkle's 'Artificial Intimacy' makes New Scientist's best science books of September
AnnaCiaunica · x · 2026-09-13
Sherry Turkle's new book Artificial Intimacy is among New Scientist's "Best New Popular Science Books of September 2026." The review highlights her long-running question: what happens to human empathy, intimacy, and relationships when we expect more from machines and less from each other?
The September list also features new titles from Carlo Rovelli, Jim Al-Khalili, Xand van Tulleken, and a new Stephen Hawking biography.
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