As we reach the end of annus horribilis 2016, take some time to read — or listen — to these suggestions from a few of our friends.

A roundup of Bill's ten most popular discussions and essays this year.

Psychologist Sherry Turkle talks to Bill about why we expect too much from technology and not enough from each other.

Our Facebook audience (ironically) offers tips on how to disconnect from our devices and engage with others.

In this book excerpt, Sherry Turkle explains how virtual intimacy may be degrading our experiences of the other kind and, quite possibly, all encounters of any kind.