Our Cell Phones, Ourselves
In the article “Our Cell Phones, Ourselves,” Christine Ronsen is informing us about the how dependent we have become on our cell phones. Cell phones are now replacing fixed telephone lines, but still, other countries beat the United States in the rate of cell phone use. These phones are not only used for talking either. More and more, cell phones are being used for other things, like turning the heat on in houses in Slovakia, and confirming tax returns in Norway. But before cell phones became such a huge part of our everyday lives, superheroes like Batman, Dick Tracey, and Maxwell Smart had special devices that were similar to cell phones. Although cell phones have become very modernized, they were quite bulky and unattractive when they first came out. Along with a more appealing look came more features, including internet access, GPS, mp3 players, cameras and more. This has surely made it easier for people to get more attached to their cell phones, some even calling them “electronic pets.” “You constantly see people taking their little pets out and stroking the scroll wheel, coddling them, basically ‘petting’ them,” one contributor said. Many cell phone users cause danger to themselves and other by talking while driving, about 54%. Its become such a big issue that some states “require drivers to use hands -free technology.” Internet use on cell phones is also becoming very common, but along with that comes the same types of viruses that computers get. Cell phones and internet don’t always mix though. Websites dedicated to “candid pornography” are displaying pictures taken by cell phone users in bathrooms and dressing rooms etc. Without cell phone-camera technology, this wouldn’t be as easily done. Although so many people are avid cell phone users, others cant stand it. It seems that everywhere you go, there is a conversation to be overheard. Whether it be an argument, gossip or casual conversation, people talk about it all, and its not always accepted by others. Some people get so offended or even just annoyed by it, that it has resulted in violence. People have gotten thrown out of public places and even stabbed because of it. As you can see, the level of rudeness in cell phone users is pretty high, with users even letting their phones go off in inappropriate settings such as movie theaters and concerts, but expert Jacqueline Whitmore said that “the rules on wireless etiquette are still evolving.” Cell phone use is also affecting social interactment, “they are technological cold shoulders” Rosen says, and they greatly help people remove themselves from social activity. When we see people using hands-free headsets, talking away, we usually think this person is a little odd, but in reality, more and more people are multi-tasking. Talking on their cell phones and walking the street, or grocery shopping and chatting away. Rosen says that she herself has her moments where she finds herself being that person as well, don’t we all?
In the article “Our Cell Phones, Ourselves,” Christine Ronsen is informing us about the how dependent we have become on our cell phones. Cell phones are now replacing fixed telephone lines, but still, other countries beat the United States in the rate of cell phone use. These phones are not only used for talking either. More and more, cell phones are being used for other things, like turning the heat on in houses in Slovakia, and confirming tax returns in Norway. But before cell phones became such a huge part of our everyday lives, superheroes like Batman, Dick Tracey, and Maxwell Smart had special devices that were similar to cell phones. Although cell phones have become very modernized, they were quite bulky and unattractive when they first came out. Along with a more appealing look came more features, including internet access, GPS, mp3 players, cameras and more. This has surely made it easier for people to get more attached to their cell phones, some even calling them “electronic pets.” “You constantly see people taking their little pets out and stroking the scroll wheel, coddling them, basically ‘petting’ them,” one contributor said. Many cell phone users cause danger to themselves and other by talking while driving, about 54%. Its become such a big issue that some states “require drivers to use hands -free technology.” Internet use on cell phones is also becoming very common, but along with that comes the same types of viruses that computers get. Cell phones and internet don’t always mix though. Websites dedicated to “candid pornography” are displaying pictures taken by cell phone users in bathrooms and dressing rooms etc. Without cell phone-camera technology, this wouldn’t be as easily done. Although so many people are avid cell phone users, others cant stand it. It seems that everywhere you go, there is a conversation to be overheard. Whether it be an argument, gossip or casual conversation, people talk about it all, and its not always accepted by others. Some people get so offended or even just annoyed by it, that it has resulted in violence. People have gotten thrown out of public places and even stabbed because of it. As you can see, the level of rudeness in cell phone users is pretty high, with users even letting their phones go off in inappropriate settings such as movie theaters and concerts, but expert Jacqueline Whitmore said that “the rules on wireless etiquette are still evolving.” Cell phone use is also affecting social interactment, “they are technological cold shoulders” Rosen says, and they greatly help people remove themselves from social activity. When we see people using hands-free headsets, talking away, we usually think this person is a little odd, but in reality, more and more people are multi-tasking. Talking on their cell phones and walking the street, or grocery shopping and chatting away. Rosen says that she herself has her moments where she finds herself being that person as well, don’t we all?
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