Sherry is a renowned psychologist, author, and professor specialising in the relationship between technology, communication, and human behaviour. As the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she founded and directs the Initiative on Technology and Self. For more than 30 years, Sherry has researched how digital technology shapes identity, relationships, conversation, and emotional wellbeing, becoming one of the world’s leading voices on the psychology of technology and modern communication.
Sherry is the bestselling author of multiple influential books, including Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age, which explores the impact of technology on human connection and meaningful dialogue. A licensed clinical psychologist and respected public intellectual, she has received prestigious honours including Guggenheim and Rockefeller Humanities Fellowships, the Harvard Centennial Medal, and recognition as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Through her research, writing, and speaking, Sherry continues to shape global conversations around digital wellbeing, leadership, empathy, and authentic human connection.
