The identities, or avatars, created on the web allow people to escape their unhappiness, so the question remains, is fully enveloping yourself in the

Sven Birkerts has argued against the value of computers. He hates computers so much so that he refuses to own or even use any kind of tablet or

In the 1990's, Sherry Turkle had positive things to say about playing in MUDs (multi-user virtual worlds).  She discusses how often times, these MUDs

Paul Edwards argues that developments in computer technologies have always been motivated by military needs and desires. However, despite the origins