The Positive Impacts Of Technology : The Negative Effects Of Cell Phones

Cell phones bring people together. “The idea behind Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram is to make us feel connected all the time” (Document 1). Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram can help us keep in touch with our friends (Document 1). Facebook connects more of us to more of our friends and family in more places than we have ever been connected before. (Document 1). Along with this I can say that cell phones are a useful tool.

Ever since cellular phones first came to be in the 1980’s, people have been using them to carry out conversations, ask questions, or meet new people. Once cell phones reached a height of internet capabilities, smartphones were created. Cell phones from then on ended up changing society entirely. This research study could explain the effects of cell phones from their creation to today’s society and how they would influence the future generations. This study would also focus on the evolution of how cell phones become even more involved in our lives and how they truly influence us. This study would be beneficial to our generation by teaching them how technology is expanding, and the lives of humans will get easier as time goes on. Furthermore, this study would be beneficial as a report on how cell phones came to be in our history. This would expectedly heighten the awareness of society to how different our lives could be according to technological development. To the future researchers, this study could be used as a base for data in future development into how society adapts.

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.

Within the essays, “Our Cell Phones, Our Selves,” by Christine Rosen and “Disconnected Urbaism” by Paul Golderger, both authors expressed concern about the usages and the path our society is heading down. It is remarkable that within 30 years the cell phone went from a large mobile phone called the brick to what it is today. If we are not careful with the cell phone and our dependence on it, our social communication skills will be permanently damaged. Cell phones have inhibited the way we interact with each other and the way we communicate.

In the modern-day world, there are about 6.8 billion cell phone subscriptions. Mobile telephones have really changed the way we do things in our daily life. Before cell phones were invented individuals were more interactive with each other. In the late 1900’s, Martin Cooper invented the first mobile telephone. Today we have a variety of mobile phones to choose from such as Apple and Samsung. Widespread cell phone use has definitely affected the world negatively because it is a distraction, can be harmful, and addicting.

“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?

In today’s society, people view the world through the very handheld electronic devices in their pockets, rather than going outside and experiencing life for themselves. They use their phones to communicate, share their everyday experiences, connect with their family, friends and loved ones. whether it may be from the other side of the world, or just the room. Cell phones have revolutionized the way humans communicate and socialize, ever since the first cell phone to hit the market in 1973 by John F. Mitchell. As much as cell phones are helpful and convenient, they have changed the world dramatically. This seem like an extreme claim to make, but evidence shows that cell phones have made the world a little more difficult. They have caused many problems such as fatal car accidents due to distracted drivers on the road, as well as sexting and revenge porn, which leads to a form of cyberbullying. Even cell phones themselves are harming their overall health, their social interaction, and even teen literacy. People may not have a solution to these problems but they need to find

Using smart phone becomes a trend in the recent years. It is not an exaggeration but everybody in any corners of the world, any ages, even they are poor or rich, use smart phones. Thus, today life changes within smart phones. According to the article, there are positive and negative effects that we both have to consider. However, today's records show that there are more negative effects than positive effects to young people. Many young people claim that it is more comfortable when they are at home than going out. Moreover, it can be physically safer when teens are at home. If they just stay at home, there will be less car accidents and less teens drinking alcohol.

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

The benefits of modern cell phone technology, such as communication to long distances, makes the phones a global connection. Technology helps people get ahold of people, even if they are on the other side of the world. In an instant you can get a hold of someone, almost everywhere, which was unheard of, even 5 years ago. Most phones now have a feature where you can video chat which is a great way for families to feel connected.Not only can cell phones help families keep in touch, but it’s very important for businesses. The phones can help businesses save money and time and help them grow and make arrangements. ¨57% of teens ages 13 to 17 have made a new friend online”(Lenhart),

Cell phones have developed over the years to become not only a way to talk with others, but to have forms of entertainment, social media, and other means of communication. Many people today only rely on their phones or computers, and

A cell phone is an electronic device used for the mobile telecommunication i.e. mobile telephony, data transmission and text messaging. It is used over a cellular network of specialized base stations. It differs from cordless telephones, which offers telephony service only within a limited range i.e. within a home or an office. As the time passes it offers more and more advance features. A society is a social, economical or industrial infrastructure, made up of collection of individuals. Although the members of the society may be from different ethnic group or from a particular ethnic group yet they live together for their mutual benefit. From the mutual relationship between the members of the society, the effect of anything on individual

Society has a negative influence since the commencement of mobile technology and electronic communicating. Electronic communicating and mobile devices has boomed with laptops, cell phones, and tablets. The mobile technology is easy to access, while also having an addicting influence towards people. Mobile technology has augmented electronic communication which then caused the world to become rude, have addictions, misinterpretations, cause conflicts, and develop poor social skills.

Smart phones have been a big part of the world in the decade, especially iPhones. The first iPhone was released on June 29, 2007, with many more released since then (“History of Phone”). Along with changing how people communicate, the success and availability of the iPhone has impacted the world’s economy in many ways. You can argue that here, in America, iPhones, have positively impacted our society and our economy. People have greater access to income because they conduct work in many different settings, all day long. However, people have begun to replace human contact with virtual contact via their iPhones. This is a negative impact on our lives.

Ring! Ring! Ring! This is a constant chime everybody knows by heart the sound of a cell phone. It seems no matter where a person goes the constant ringing is always present. Cell phones today are a privilege but, also a problem. Fifty years ago no one had the privilege of pulling a phone out of there pocket or getting a message to someone in the blink of an eye. People today take advantage of the use of these elaborate devices. From keeping the phone on the desk during class to looking at it during an important meeting, everybody is distracted by them. Not to mention, cell phones keep people from the world around them and have destroyed communication. Cell phones have changed life for the worst, they are distracting and give people a lack of privacy, while also, harming the way people communicate.