In recent years, mobile phones have swiftly become a fundamental necessity in American society as well as around the globe. Since its humble beginnings as an unreliable and bulky device, the cell phone has become an everyday item that is economical and portable. The cell phone began its journey in 1947 when researchers recognized that the range of service areas could be used to increase the traffic capacity of the basic mobile phone by a sufficient number, but it was not until 1973 that Dr. Martin Cooper, former general manger at Motorola, made the first call on a cellular phone. Cooper is considered the inventor of the first contemporary cellphone. As one of the defining technologies of our time, the mobile phone has advanced society in terms of sociability, education, and medicine.
Since its inception, mobile phones have revolutionized society by creating an informative, connected, and participative culture for teenagers and young adults, ranging from ages 13 to 35. This device has been known to maintain and build social relationships as well as enhancing communication and increasing productivity. Kumasi Polytechnic randomly surveyed 250 respondents, and 98.7% of the participants indicated that this device enhanced communication, efficiency, and provided users with fast access to information. A popular form of preserving social interactions is using text messaging as a way to stay connected no matter the distance. In Richard Ling’s The Mobile Connection: The Cell Phone's Impact on Society, he explains how this technological phenomenon has brought the world closer especially “in the United States, [where] people are using up their nationwide-whenever-whatever-anytime minutes to keep in touch across time zones. Teens, who a...
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...radiation. Cell phones cannot cause cancer because they do not emit a sufficient amount of energy to break the molecular bonds inside cells. Considerable research from institutes, including the International Agency for Research on Cancer and the Australian Centre for Radiofrequency Bioeffects Research, have also found no clear association between any other electronic consumer products and cancer.
One of the most technologically universal advancements over the past decade has been the mobile phone. Mobile phones have provided avenues for individuals to stay connected on a new level that does not depend on space or time, but is easily accessible whenever and wherever. Mobile phones have allowed social relationships to be strengthened as well as new relationships to be formed, it has a become a part of the learning curriculum, and it has modernized the medical field.
In the essay “Our Cell Phones, Our Selves” written by Christine Rosen, the author presents a brief history on how cell phones were introduced into society and how this artifact changed people’s interactions in the physical space. Rosen describes the first cell phone that appeared in 1983 as “hardly elegant,” big and expensive (458). Cell phones at that time were mainly used by important and affluent people. However, seven years later, cell phones became smaller and affordable provoking a big change in society. This big technological advance did not only affect the United States, but the entire world.
In the article “Our Cell Phones, Ourselves”by Christine Rosen published by W. W. Norton in 2004, she explains about how technology came about and is now taking over today’s world. Just by walking down the street today, it is visible that in everybody’s hands there is a
In our world there are many forms of communication and these devices are beginning to take a toll on our younger generations. In Jeffery Kluger’s article,” We Never Talk Anymore: The Problem with Text Messaging,” the idea that younger generations are becoming socially inept due to technology is discussed. As these younger generations consume texting as a main form of communication other important social skills deteriate.
Cell phones have made a big impact on the world, for example, people are using them daily, and they have influenced science, politics, and many more fields.
In the article entitled, “Our Cell Phones Ourselves”, Christine Rosen describes how cell phones have changed the way we communicate. Rosen tells the readers the main purpose for cell phone use in the past, versus present day. Her purpose is to make society aware of how cell phones have influenced our lives in order to inspire change as to how we view our cell phones. Rosen directs her writing to everyone in the present day by describing the negative results of cell phone use and how it impacts our lives and those around us. Without a doubt, cell phones are going to be a part of our world, but it is the responsibility of every cell phone owner to exercise self control and understand that a cell phone is nothing more than a device.
Almost 40 years ago one would be walking around and seeing people carrying on conversations with little to no technology. Now when one walks around, either in an airport, grocery store, school or mall; there is technology everywhere. This could only be caused by one invention, the cellphone. Such an invention has begun to grow, in fact there are more than 300 million in the United States alone (Hagen 3). Meanwhile the inventor of the cell phone also known as Martin Cooper was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 26, 1928 (Leard 1). Then later inventing the cell phone in 1979 (Brown 21). Martin Cooper was inspired by Alexander Gram Bell and his invention of the Telephone. Alexander Gram Bell lived within the period of 1847 to 1922 (Fieldman 204). Without Alexander Gram Bell’s telephone and Martin Cooper’s cell phone, the world would have been altered from the realty that is known as today. The world was altered when the cell phones were invented because of the change in our life-culture, technology and the economy. Our world has changed forever from Martin Cooper’s invention, although such an invention has consequences to the world.
Many people in today’s society rely on technology to help us with our daily lives and help us stay connected to family, friends, and other people. The advancements in today’s cell phone technology is very complex and made to be efficient for their owners, allowing them to surf the net and IM message people instantly. Cellphones in particular have developed very fast in the past 15 years. From my childhood, cell phones have evolved from the old school Nokia bricks that allowed texts, calls, and simple graphic games, to todays I-Phones that have higher computable capabilities than some computers. In the United States alone, there is an estimated population of around 297 million people, and 197 million people are subscribed to cell phone companies (Starr). With so many people in today’s society with so much power and opportunity in the palm of their hands, we shouldn’t forget that “With great power comes great responsibility” –Voltaire.
Social relationships are essential for one to function properly within today’s society. Cell phones have affected social relationships by changing them from social conduct to contacting someone through a text message. “ Research in human interaction using communication technology like text messages and phone calls could deepen an understanding on how society manages their everyday life” (Rippen). Cell phones have become such a necessity in everyday life that cell phone users rely on a device to manage their everyday social relationships. Cell phone users can manage their social relationships with the touch of a screen. The user can access facebook, send a tweet, send an email, text, or call anyone anywhere in the world. As of lately cell phone users seem to be driven by their own need to be connected to anyone with in seconds. Some people find it overwhelming when it comes to manage their social relationships and have issues when confronted with human contact.
With the commercial advent of the Internet and cell phones in the late 1990’s, technologies such as instant messaging (IM) and text messaging (TM) have achieved increasing prevalence in our society. These types of messaging technologies are widely used among adolescents today. To cite just one personal example of this widespread usage, my friend’s daughter, who is now 11 and lives in Ireland, got a cell phone last year, and, according to my friend, “was the last person in her class to get one.” This is quite an amazing change, given that ten years ago, instant messaging and text messaging were in their infancy, and cell phones were only readily available as tools for roadside assistance.
In 1973, Motorola released a revolutionary product that forever changed communication and the social culture around the world. This heavy and awkward looking device allowed wireless communication and contributed to the decline of sending letters in the mail or walking to someone’s house to talk (Alfred). We now call this device a cell phone. Since the first cell phone was released in 1973, technological advancements have improved the cell phone’s portability, weight, and compatibility, resulting in roughly 90% of all Americans owning a cell phone (Pew Research). These advancements also helped develop texting, a form of communication that relays messages within seconds. Texting has appealed towards the younger generation, specifically ages 18-24, due to its unique and fast lingo such as “lol” (laugh out loud) and “brb” ( be right back)( Netlingo.com). In a recent survey, over 31% of young adults prefer a text message instead of a voice call (Pew Research). However, calling, a more traditional conversation, remains widely used and is the preferred method of communication for over 51% of young adults (Pew Research). The preferred method of contact might be personal, but calling and texting both have advantages and disadvantages. They differ in convenience, interpretation, privacy, and safety.
Brain tumors and eye cancer are two health concerns of cell phones that are currently under investigation. Many people have heard rumors about whether or not cell phones are responsible for these health problems, but answers never seem to be found.
Cell phones have crept into an owner’s possession at all times. “The mobile phone has become a part of us: our best friend who will save all our secrets, pleasures and sorrows” ("Exploring"). Teens have developed the need to know the latest news on social media every minute of every day; they do not want to miss any little detail. Since the beginning of smart phones, high school students have felt the need to have their media open on their smart phone in front of them so they do not feel empty. Once someone has become attached or addicted to something, it is hard to change their habits. Cell phones have changed people socially, especially with the availability to social media with electronics.
Cell phones have changed from an item of luxury to an everyday necessity for some people. Twenty five years ago, a phone was just a way to contact someone. Mobile phones have become one of the most common tools of communications for both young and old. Cellular devices have redefined relationships and social conduct, and transformed the daily lives of many individuals. Cell phones no longer function just as a communication device. Today it has many other uses. Cell phones are used for games, calculators, texting, calendars, social sites, and pictures. In addition, there are many apps that one can download on a phone. Mobile phones help us keep track of our lives.
When phones became available to the public they were not considered to be mobile in today’s sense of the word. They were available to have installed in an automobile, they were big and bulky, and they needed and consumed a lot of power to use. The phone networks would only support a few simultaneous conversations. Cell phones since then have made vast improvements in their efficiency, abilities, and size. The first handheld mobile phone wasn’t produce until 1973. The origin...
During the 20th century, there were many innovations regarding the telephone. In 1973, the first call from a portable phone was made by Martin Cooper, who was a Motorola researcher and executive at the time. Since its inception, the advancement of cell phones has been exponential (Bellis, 2013a). As a result, cell phones have changed how society works in today's world. Many people lack the insight into how cell phones, or in this case, smart phones, affect the people that use them.