Cell phone, How have they changed us socially?

In the last 20 years, cell phones have become an increasingly important tool utilized every day. Never before in history could we take pictures at any given time, access the internet, shop for our favorite clothing or socialize away from the home with talking, texting and even social networks, such as Facebook. Telephones today can be used as a multi-purpose computer, cell phones are game consoles, still cameras, email systems, text messengers, carriers of entertainment and business data. Particular age cohorts and subcultures have begun to utilize cell phones for multi-faceted purposes that help to define their niche or social identity. Cell phones are enabling people to create their own cultures; they are changing cultural norms and values, and demonstrating consumers' ability to modify and upgrade technology for their own use.

Cell phones have created quicker information movement that accommodates our busy lifestyles This tool has given us access to our loved ones, a sense of security in our daily travels and the ability to communicate instantly just about anywhere in the world. These improvements in phone technology are incredible; however there are also some downsides.

Now, there is the dilemma of information overload, which slows down our browsing speeds and at times even causes our phones occasionally lose access with the providers we use. There is also a higher risk of internet fraud and wire tapping,etc. Even now our privacy is compromised and our conversations are becoming less private, not to mention our texts which are sent out into cyberspace. Unfortunately, once our information is sent it is in the abyss of the cellular world. But as far as technological advances go, it is exciting to think about experiencing and seeing the latest advances this world has to offer.

Innovations in society inevitably change us either for good or bad. Most however are double edged and bring with them both positive and negative effects to society. Cell phones are no different and their effect on our society has been drastic to say the least. There are many benefits that have been occasioned by the invention of mobile phones and have made life easier and better. Some of this includes facilitation in the acquisition of knowledge through mobile internet, enhancing communication because of their portability and increased trade and employment. There are several negative impacts to society among them being death and injury due to accidents while driving and talking or texting on the phone.

Telephones were one of the most innovative items of the previous century and have revolutionized the way people interact. Traditionally people had to rely on cumbersome processes to transmit data and information over long distances and communication was slow and ineffective. Moreover, communication abilities differed greatly depending on the society and some had more advantages over others. Sending urgent messages was problematic and grave consequences existed due to this inability or inadequacy to communicate using fast and reliable techniques. Therefore, the invention of the telephone provided a medium through which parties ...