Timothy Villegas
Mrs. Pomerville
English IV Period 7
October 12, 2017
Cellphones
How important is your mobile phone in your school and personal life? Cell Phones could be a really reliable tool to use when it comes to your school work and etc . It allows students to obtain answer to questions very quickly and easily but students,adults and even parents intend to get addicted on cell phones easily and it’s broadly proven.
For past the century cell phones have been there for us helps us to our daily living there is no doubt that we use cellphones in our daily lives . “ Cell phones have enabled Americans to travel with technology everywhere they go . This allows many users to access and share the radio bandwidth and also allow
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The ring tones firms, which enables people to listen to popular music is at the moment a five dollar billion market every year, an enlightening case of an ancillary industry resulting from the use of a mobile phone.
Minor firms now market cell phone games as well as video content aimed specifically to be watched on cell phones. Additionally, other creative functions have arisen, such as text messaging, short messages service (SMS) , as well as fake talking (people pretend to converse using cell phones to fight fear and loneliness). Despite the presence of moderately small screen sizes, majority of the people in America have started watching TV on their cell phones, this is to distance themselves from the wrong or jam-packed situations and also prioritize their attention. Regardless of the widespread recognition of the cell phones video technology, consumers are still cautious of two-way video, caused by anxieties about privacy and surveillance. The political sector in America has also changed tremendously as a result of cell phones. Cell phones have been utilized to mobilize followers of political causes. Protesters use their cell phones to send text messages to organize activities and also to avoid the police. Cell Phones are proven to harm in a way too, like texting and driving is one .Every year, about 421,000 people are injured in crashes that have involved a driver who was distracted in some way. Each year, over
“The digital revolution has clearly produced a large number of innovative products and services. Some of them have become multibillion pound companies and transformed a significant part of our lives” (Document 9). “Technology deserves some credit for lifting the institutional and bureaucratic barriers that often limit creative talent. In any area of creativity, creative products tended to be judged mostly by formal experts on the subject-matter. And as sensible as their views might be, they will also be affected by biases, politics and errors of judgment” (Document 9). All of this, when you boil it down means that cellphones are useful tools and should be treated as such and otherwise maximize your
Today, many people get hurt in various ways because of cell phones, so does that make them useful? Today cell phones are one of the most used things in this world. A study shows, “81 percent of Americans admitted to talking on a cell phone while driving” (Saletan). This shows that there is a true threat to other drivers who do not use their phones while driving. People may not only die because of cell phones, but some may get hurt or get disabled for the rest of their life. Cell phones should not be used because they cause deaths or get people hurt in various ways and not using them in wrong situations would make this world better.
In the world today, cell phones are being used more than ever before. Everywhere you go, cell phones are present, and its users range from almost all ages. There is no avoiding the fact that cell phones are a prominent way of communication. They have become so influential in peoples’ everyday lives that many can not imagine life without a cell phone. Cell phones are not necessarily a bad tool, when used in moderation. Cell phones are changing the way people communicate and the way they live their everyday lives.
“In homes, in social settings, and at workplaces, where people once interacted with each other and engaged in actual conversation, silence has now taken over as everyone’s attention is dominated by their email, their text messages, and their social media.” Nowadays, many cannot imagine life without a cellphone. Yet, as much has cellphones have plenty of pros, they also come with a whole lot of cons. In what ways are cellphones changing the way we live today?
Over the past 20 years, technology has advanced in an almost indescribable way and it is continuing to do so. It has a vast influence on our society and having some type of technological device is becoming a necessity for some people. Cell phones are one of these devices “with everyone from elementary school kids to senior citizens owning at least one. ”(Laura Jerpi)
Albeit pragmatic, cell phones have become overused, resulting in several major issues in our society. Everyone from kids in grade school to elders in nursing homes own a cell phone. They are becoming more common in our society each year. We have begun overusing our cell phones. Many people are even becoming addicted to their cell phone (South University). People are refusing to put their cell phones down, even when they are driving. In 2015, 3,477 people died and 391,000 people were injured, all from people driving while distracted by their cell phones. More than 650,000 people even admitted to being on
With 87 percent of American adults owning a cell phone (Jerpi, 2013), it becomes obvious that cell phones have become a staple device in today’s society. Although cell phones offer convenience, they arguably come with negative affects. Cell Phones have become one of the fastest emerging technologies (Campbell, 2006). With 87 percent of American adults and teenagers owning a cell phone (Jerpi, 2013), it becomes obvious that cell phones have become a staple device in today’s society. Since the release of the first cell phone, they have immensely evolved and some would say, have become an essential to everyday life. Although cell phones offer convenience, they arguably come with negative and impactful effects on our social
Cellphone Controversies In the article, “Cell Phones and Social Graces,” by Charles Fisher, Fisher talks about how people are slaved into their cell phones and how many people allow it to impact their lives. Fisher’s main idea in this article is that cell phone technology nowadays ruins people sociological and cultural actions and is also a reason why he refuses to have a cell phone of his own. Fisher uses his own personal experiences and his observations to support his main idea on how people allow a cellphone device to impact their daily lives. Fisher gives personal examples to support his main idea when he talks about not owning a cell phone and explains how distracting it is nowadays to own a cellphone compared to a few years ago.
Cellphones today are considered a necessity the issue of the usage of these devices has enhanced while being behind the wheel. Today over half the world has access to phones according to usnews.com the U.N recent study shows, more people on earth have access to cell phones than toilets. Out the world’s estimated 7 billion people, 6 billion have access to mobile phones. While we have these devices
Cell phones are amazing things that allow us to so many great things, but are causing us to loose sight to what really matters? Cell phones should not be allowed to be out during school hours but should not be completely banned from the school campus. They are used as status symbols, a way to measure self worth and make us lose touch with reality.
Cell phones have provided citizens of America the ability to contact people by call, text, social media, or video chat. Many people my age have used this technology for communicating with friends, using for school work, and gathering all the latest trends that are spreading across America. Even though other generations have been introduced to cell phones, my generation has had the most experience
The cell phone originated for mainly the wealthy aristocrats like movie stars, professional ball players, and business elite, but as the years go by cell phones became more accessible to the common people. While the cell phones purpose to the common folk was mainly for emergencies quickly spiraled into the leading cause of injury and death amongst young adults. Over 60% of all traffic related accidents are due to drivers being distracted by a cell phone. Just recently there was a teenaged driver that was distracted by texting on his cell phone while driving and hit a church bus
Technology has advanced over the years, causing our lifestyle to change drastically and head down a new path. With these advances in technology, the cell phone appeared and has evolved throughout time. The cell phone has become a necessity to many. All ages use this mobile device for either personal or business use. Higgins states that the amount of cell phones active has increased from “one billion in 2000 to 6 billion.” Although cell phones play an important role in the lives of many, the negative possibilities could cause destruction to our society.
Todd Starkweather is a general studies program director at South University. He believes many people are addicted to their cell phones. “Starkweather says its up to the students weather or not they choose to spend class time listening and learning, or wasting their time on the phone.” Todd Starkweather sees it everyday in his class. As long as his students aren’t disturbing his class he does not report it. As for the
Mobile phones have become a necessity for life, and without this thin gadget, many people would feel incomplete. We now use mobile phones in our everyday life as a phone, voice recorder, diary, alarm clock, watch and for making and confirming appointments, dealing with clients etc. Mobile phones are for many, fundamental when organising their lives. Mobile phones are not simply an electronic gadget, and it is difficult to define in one way about the usage of mobile phones. With the advances of technology, mobile phones are becoming a way of life. Mobile phones are not used as just communication tools but are also considered as devices which have strong communication networks along with the other functionalities such as audio solutions, FM