Cell Phones – Helpful or Deadly? Fifteen years ago cell phones were first emerging on a global market. Since that time cell phone usage has exploded to over a billion users. While there are many great advantages to cell phone technology, no one could have predicted that there could also be several major disadvantages. Although cell phones connect people and can help in times of emergencies, they also have huge disadvantages.
On many campuses, land lines have practically become obsolete. The sudden spike in cell phones on campus has brought several new scenarios to college life. All of those long-distance calls formerly made on dormitory land lines contributed to the funds of that particular school, so when cell phones began taking over, many school officials realized they needed to update with the times. Many universities have actually forgone the former technology of land lines in dorms, and currently offer students personalized cell phone plans. Since colleges are able to sign deals with big-name cell phone companies, campus cell phone plans are often reasonably priced.
Changes Sprint/Nextel are making for prior poor management decisions iv. Sprint/Nextel drop opportunity to be more successful d. Successful Companies i. AT&T / Cingular is the largest wireless carrier in the U.S. and will further succeed because of the iPhone’s popularity ii. Nokia expects its devices market to grow further leading to further profits iii. Verizon and T-Mobile succeed because of Sprint/Nextel’s struggles iv. T-Mobile will continue to be successful because of work with Apple over seas III.
Cellphones and Their Effect on Our Health Cellular devices and other technological innovations have revolutionized ways of communicating in the 21st century. It is assumed that the power of cellphones and its impact on society is increasing at an alarming rate and will continue to overrun its position as the main technological device used worldwide. Taking a part in every day routines, it is hard to go an hour, let alone a couple minutes, without your cellphone by your side. Though used on a daily basis, these devices are not beneficial to our health and effects us negatively by making us more prone to cancer, troubling our sleep schedule, and increasing stress levels, which can eventually lead to depression. Long term and excessive use of cellphones increase the risk of developing cancer, specifically brain tumors.
There has been many studies suggesting the possible dangers of cell phone usage as well as many studies refuting the idea associating the carcinogenic effects after cell phone usage. Cell phone usage may have a lasting effect on the human body while there has been increasing number of people using cell phones; there has also been an increase in the amount of individuals diagnosed with cancer yearly. Cell phones are an innovated and productive technology which has not only saved lives but has made communication so much more effective. In addition, it is not only important but imperative that people continue to research the long lasting effects that cell phone usage may or may not have. There is simply not enough evidence stating that cell phone usage does not affect individuals, while there is not enough evidence that it does.
AN 310.1.1 Cultural Anthropology LESSON 5: Technology and the Family; Gender and Sexuality “How Technology Changed Family Life” As the Years have passed technological advances have made an impact on everyone, from children to the elderly, technology seems to have taken over the valued family dinners to more independent and less family quality time. Many may argue that it has kept communication very high and the importance it is to have a cellular phone, but the effect that technology has on families has greatly increased. Technology has improved our way of living, but families have also realized the negative effect as well. According to English- Lueck, it seems that although the boundaries between work and home has been dissolved and re-established by telecommuting many adults find themselves bringing work and worries home, interfering with family life. It has become very convenient for families to set up an office in their homes, in some instances parents have had to schedule a “mommy is working now” time or complete work after post bed time (English-Lueck 1998).
The Effects of Communication The use of cellular phones has spread like wild fire in the last ten years. It has become a part of everyday life for many Americans, and a good number of people depend on them to accomplish daily operations. Unfortunately, many of these daily operations occur while the individual is driving. Cell phones and other forms of wireless communication also create distractions and increase a driver’s risk on the road. The use of cell phones poses a danger in two ways.
All one needs is a smartphone, such as an iPhone or an Android, and they can fulfill all of their daily tasks from the touch of the same button. Although such technology has made the lives of Americans much more productive, cellphone technology has made people more detached from society and less aware of their surroundings. Cellphones have given Americans a false sense of reality in which the average person believes that multitasking while using a mobile phone is an effective use of one’s time. If Americans can better distinguish when it is appropriate to use their cellphones, users can prevent themselves from making mistakes, whether they are small or large, due to inattentiveness. This is not a problem of cellular phone technology; it is one of not knowing when it is appropriate to engage in cellphone use.
Studies showing link between cell phones and tumor growth ii. Microwaves emitted from cell phones penetrate children’s mind deeply iii. Advice from different authority b. Technology is dangerous because….. It’s Addictive i. The use of cell phone use have grown greatly over the years ii.
Cell phones: Talking and Texting With the vast majority of our country’s population using cell phones and with the advent of text messaging as a way of fast communication, people are able to communicate more easily than ever before. Cell phones are bridging communication gaps and allowing people to converse at any time instantly. However, using cell phones can be a health hazard and using them in certain situations illegal. Even with considering these concerns, text messaging has become exceptionally popular, especially with the younger generations, thus making the need for us to talk with one another almost obsolete. Talking on the phone has evolved over the years from speaking to an operator who will patch a call through to being able to dial a number on a touch screen and moments later a person is on the line.