The End of Absence: Reclaiming What We’ve Lost in a World of Constant Connection

Unplug. In a book titled, The End of Absence: Reclaiming What We’ve Lost in a World of Constant Connection, journalist Michael Harris reflects on his own experience of how his life has changed both while he was digitally connected and then unplugged. He peppers the text with tidbits of what others have to say about technological change, attention, and a spate of other topics. Other than the loss of solitude that we can experience while constantly connected, I’m not sure I gleaned much from Harris’ reflections. It hasn’t been very long since the Internet and our smart devices gave us the capability to become constantly connected. It will take some more time to understand all the consequences of this development. Harris opens a conversation with readers on this subject through these reflections. One’s own experiences may be different. This might be an interesting book to discuss among book club members. Rating: Three-star (It’s ok) Click here to purchase The End of Absence from amazon.com.