Cell phones were originally created to communicate with others by calling people who are too far away to talk to. Now, it seems like many phones do the opposite. Smartphones and iPhones do provide social media, where people can keep in touch. However, people become so immersed in social media that they ignore the people around them. I've seen plenty of people hanging out and just staring at their phones, not saying one word to each other. Granted, I'm guilty of this, but I don't believe this is a good thing. It seems that people jump on their phones when there's an awkward moment/silence, and everyone around them follows suit. This may seem fine at first, but I actually feel like this is lowering our social capabilities. Conversation topics are short and limited nowadays. Maybe the phones make us forget important things, or maybe they've helped people develop shorter attention spans. At least for me, phones can get in the way of conversations.
There may also be a deep connection with phones that I've seen in people. I love my phone and want it by me, partially because it was hundreds of dollars. But, people may be relying on their phones more than themselves. Have you ever seen someone lose their phone? They can have panic attacks, start crying, and start accusing people of stealing it! This could just be extreme circumstances, but I've definitely witnessed my friends saying that their "whole lives" were on their phone. And I agree! I'm sure everyone has developed some kind of connection and "life" on their phone. There are valuable pictures, contacts and outlets that are hard to live without, especially if you've been exposed to them your whole life. They aren't always being hysterical; phones are very valuable and useful in the modern world. But, there comes a time where we must think about how much time we spend on our phones. If we spend more hours of the day on our phones instead of off them, it may not be a good thing.
Obviously, phones aren't going away. We should appreciate this technology, because it is a huge convenience! Sometimes I just get worried about the fact that I can sit for hours looking at a tiny bright screen. It's nice to put the technology away for a while and just experience the world through our own eyes.
I totally agree - phones can be a bit too much at times but at the same time I think they serve a really good purpose. it's a means of communication so we can talk with people across the world and I think that's really great. They can be overwhelming though.
ReplyDeleteI like your opinion about phones! Most people online would only say how they're bad, but they are actually more helpful compared to the credit we give them. However, the content in media can be degrading such as the way women look at themselves or judge others.
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