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Today in our modernized society having technology around us is a necessity. It allows us to connect to loved ones on the other side of the world and let us know events that are happening. So, how is this technology making us feel more alone? Technological devices such as laptops, mobile phones, cameras, iPads, televisions and much more were created to help us stay connected. But, is this really happening? people are continuously reducing the importance of talking to others because they would…

Imagine this: you are walking on the street, texting your best friend, and then an older lady is trying to get your attention. You are too involved on your phone, so you completely ignored her. People who are engaged with their phones on a daily basis are slowly failing to communicate with one another. In the TED talk by John McWhorter, “Txtng is killing language. JK!!!”, McWhorter discuses that texting signifies an evolution in how language is being written down in a different form. Language is…

People have started to use email and text messaging (instant messaging as well) to contact each other rather than calling on the phone, or having an actual face to face meeting. Is it possible for people to feel more comfortable behind a screen than being seen in person? Sherry Turkle author…

conflict. Even phone companies are trying to make a difference. One example is AT&T and their new app for the iPhone that turns off text message alerts while someone is driving- this app is called DriveMode. Also, anyone can avoid and help this issue. To set an example for the younger generation, do not use the phone while driving. If the young ones see another adult text while they drive, then they will do the same when they get older thinking it is ok. “Distracted driving endangers life…

Car crashes resulting from distracted driving, such as texting, sending or reading emails, and downloading music are distraction related crashes are taking our nation by storm.The highest distraction rate for all drivers ages 16-20 years old is 82%.The main issue is that 10% of young adults are texting while behind the wheel and are outside of their lanes at the same time, not knowing that they are putting their lives and others in danger. Texting while driving makes you become blind for…

(2) Whether the conversation is over text message or phone call there is no social interaction involved with that person that is being spoken to. (2) By regularly contacting someone by cell phone one cannot truly know who that person is. (2) Social interaction is very important when getting to know someone, or start a relationship with someone. (4) Text messaging is an easy way to start and end a relationship, but the problem is that no effort…

The wind was blowing and the clouds were starting to become darker and heavier, we knew a storm was coming. It was a typical summer thunderstorm, so nothing was out of the ordinary. My dad was driving my brother, Justin, and I to the dentist because my mom was at work and we could see the clouds becoming lower and lower. It was only a matter of minutes before it down poured. We made it to the dentist and we were the only one’s there, we were the last patients of the day. Everything was smooth…

improved our lives in some standards, are creating a bigger issue that will only get worse. One issue cellphones have created is that the general public is nervous to have a conversation and interact with each other. Many people have said, “I’d rather text than talk” (TEDtalk: Connected, but Alone, Turkle). People’s fear of being wrong has snowballed into a fear of talking out loud. As much as society hates to admit it, our nation has taught everyone that they need to be perfect. A…

had saw his friend, Lucy, and she had a very shiny gadget. Alvin walked up to her and said, “Hey Lucy, what you got there?” She said, “Oh, Alvin, this is a cell phone, a greatest innovation that America has created. On this device, people can talk, text, email, and browse, etc. This little thing will change the face of communication.” After Lucy’s words, Alvin thought to himself that this device wouldn’t be too much of a bad thing to communication, so he hurriedly went to the store to buy one. A…

characters and setting as a sample of the real world. Within the first few chapters of the novel, Golding instills a barbaric nature in a select few of the characters; near the end of the novel, all of the characters demonstrate this trait. Throughout the text, references to biblical figures show the progressive rise of evil. Additionally, the murder of Simon symbolizes the fall of all good (righteousness) on the island. In Lord of the Flies, Golding demonstrates that all humans, when stripped…