Fiona prefers to send text messages and emails rather than engage in a real-time conversation on her phone. She also plays several popular games on her smartphone and chats regularly with opponents from all over the world. Fiona prefers the company of her social network community to that of face-to-face interactions. By what term is this new media-inspired social phenomenon known?

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Fiona's preference for digital communication and socializing in virtual communities is a manifestation of the phenomenon known as "alone together." This term coined by Sherry Turkle refers to the paradoxical sense of loneliness and connection that arises from our increasing reliance on digital devices and platforms for social interaction.

Fiona Prefers to Send Text Messages and Emails Rather Than