“Challenging readers to think about what it means to be empathetic in a technology-driven era, this will resonate with those trying to balance reliance on ‘always on’ technology with humanity and the capacity for empathy.” - Library Journal (starred review)
“Phillips presciently probes the impact of technology on empathy and lays out what we can do if we’re not willing to give it up.” - Newsweek (40 Must-Read Fiction and Nonfiction Books to Savor This Spring)
“In her persuasive debut, journalist and editor Phillips criticizes a culture rampantly prioritizing technology over real human connections, and she questions whether the two can exist synergistically…a beneficial report sure to spark discussion about integrating kindness into modern technology.” - Kirkus Reviews
Interviews
Science Friday (NPR)
All of It With Alison Stewart (WNYC)
The State of Things (WUNC)
Glimmer (Glitch)