Although cell phones connect people and can help in times of emergencies, they also have huge disadvantages. Cell phone usage can lead to fatal car accidents. People use their cell phones every day without thinking of these consequences; but statistics show and the evidence behind these stories makes many people wonder how much of an advantage cell phones really are. While cell phones are relatively new devices to many people, the cell phone was actually created when mobile phone were put into cars. Martin Cooper of Motorola made the first cell phone in 1973; they became available to the public in 1984.
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.
Cell Phones VS. Pay Phones There are many differences in the way we talk to other people in today’s world. To compare/contrast pay phones to cell phones is a no- brainer. Millions of people have now replaced payphones with cell phones. The invention of the cell phone was a great achievement. Almost anywhere you are you can utilize the cell phone.
Cell phone technology has grown tremendously within the last decade making it easier for one to communicate with others. Cell phones allow people to call, text, email, and use social networking from anywhere they please, but some people do not understand that there are certain times and places that cell phone use is inappropriate; For example, when driving. Using cell phones while driving has been proven to be dangerous. Even though many states have passed laws against cell phone use while driving, many still allow the use of hands-free cell phones/devices while behind the wheel. Using a hands-free cell phone/device is just as dangerous as using hand-held cell phone while driving.
According to the Pew Research Internet Project (January, 2014) the number of American adults that own a cell phone is 90%. As stated by General Omar N. Bradley (personal communication, 1948, Vol. 1), “If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.” Depending on how technology has impacted or is a part of daily life, it can influence society in positive ways as well as negative. The progress in technology has had positive impacts on interaction with long distance relationships to start. Once before, communicating with a loved one overseas could take days or even weeks.
Can You Hear Me Now? “Can you hear me now?” a catch phrase used in a cell phone commercial in which a man roams around with his phone making sure he has a signal. It’s a valid question, even in an age where we can communicate in more ways than ever before. It seems as if everyone is more accessible, wifi is everywhere, and even those who can’t afford to support themselves can have a cell phone. Internet capable technology is extremely affordable, and people across the world are adapting to this new wide world of communication.
The modern cell phone is multifunctional with great mobility that allows an individual to communicate with anyone around the world. People want the instant access at any time and any location, to phone calls, emails, text messages and internet. With cell phone use, there is an instant gratification that leads to unforeseen problems with ethics and relationships. There are various issues that have manifested from modern cell phone use, which have had negative ramifications on public safety. (Lusted 2011) The use of modern cell phones has made a negative impact on society, which can be understood through the reduced face-to-face communication and lack of privacy that can lead to cyber bullying.
Ariga Tahmasian Tahmasian 1 ENG 101 Instructor: Dr. Sowby 06 Jun. 2014 The Dangers of Cellphone Usage: Are Cellphones Safe to Use? If someone walks down the street or in a shopping store and looks around, it is more than likely the person will see people using cellphones everywhere. Cellphones have become an everyday need for almost everyone. They are more advanced than ever.
Enrique Martinez ENC1101 11-19-13 Prompt: Should society create rules/ethics/standards for public cell phone use? Society has developed a lot since the beginning of time. Now days it is fairly easy to make new friends especially through one of the greatest sources of communication (cell phone); people use this particular device daily in their routines. But sometimes, using a cell phone in public can be rude and disrespectful. We, as human beings, need to be able to interact with each other with certain ethics/standards.
Stan Cox’s essay, “The Case against Air-Conditioning,” speculated about how the lives of the people of Washington D.C. would change if there was less air-conditioning. I believe his words, “saying goodbye to A.C. means saying hello to the world” (346), can also apply to our beloved smartphones. Human beings (and our love for gadgets) are being used as pawns in the cell phone companies’ war of the smartphone, and we do not seem to mind. Do we need the newest version of the same phone we already own? My teenagers say yes.