There is no doubt that in the era of globalization, smartphones have become one of the most popular technology devices of our lives and have changed the way we communicate. However, after watching a YouTube video called “I Forgot My Phone”, Nick Bilton, an editor for the New York Times, states that “life is just better led when it is lived rather than viewed [on smartphones].” I agree with Bilton that when we put away our phones and try to live in the present for a while, we will feel more connected to the world. Moreover, spending more time on phones will not improve our relationships with others, but make people socially isolated.…
I completed the 24 hour unplugged assignment Wednesday October 18th. I was actually about to stay completely offline all day. The only exception is that I am a baseball players at LSUA and if our coach text us then I had to check and respond to that but other than that one thing I was able to stay off for the full 24 hours. I gave up texting, checking sports scores, games on phone, and social media. The only activity I couldn’t give up was if my coach was texting us. To me the most difficult challenge was whenever there was some free time it was hard to not pull out my phone and play on the phone. I noticed that I was more productive throughout the day without my phone. It was easier to study without my cell phone or computer there to distract…
There are so many modern conveniences in the world today, one of them is being able to reach anyone and any moment of the day. With cell phones, or more commonly “smart phones” we can fit dictionaries, video games, applications, and even social interaction into our pocket. The first “cell phone” was made in 1946 by AT&T, weighed about three pounds, and was only able to make three calls in one city simultaneously. Calls had to be manually set up by an operator and you would usually have to wait about 30 minutes to place a call. Today our pocket sized gadgets connect to cell towers automatically and connect us with people around the world in about 30 seconds. Everywhere you turn you will find cell phones and other social…
Leave your phone behind, or shut it off. If you’re meeting with someone, turn off the device so you can focus on that person completely. If you’re out with your family or friends and not working … leave the device at home. You don’t need this personal time to be interrupted by work or your impulse to check on things.…
Two days ago I found out I was going houseboating with the rest of my large family in Lake Shasta. My mom, dad, brother, and I are now taking the long ride to the lake with the rest of the family…
In today's society, many people are more focused on sending a text message rather than driving, leading to many people willing to risk their lives for a text (Doc 3). Also, due to humanities attachment to our phones, ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is quickly on the rise (Doc 2). In addition, from the people who sleep with their within an arm's reach, 24% of those people reported having issues with sleeping. Whereas, people who slept with their phone in another room, only 2% reported having sleeping issues (Doc 8). This information is important because many people can experience addictions so strong that their lives end up getting affected mentally and physically, and people don’t know why it’s happening.…
bare the thought of not having my phone with me. But when I was away from my phone and the internet, I felt more free and alive than I had in a long time. I forgot the feeling of just living in the moment and not always having to show people online what I was up to or to check on updates that were irrelevant to me. From then on, I limited myself from using my phone and going on the internet.…
This post made me realize how much I rely on my phone and how annoying it can be sometimes. I think to myself, “how do all of these people have so much time to research things and then post them during the day,” I wish I had extra time like they have.…
I had plans for my friend to come get me around noon and take me to the mall and the grocery store, but his mom was in the hospital, so I had to change my plans. Luckily I have…
It's day one and a group of us from church met at the church and we headed to the…
I would be Sunday if I were a day of the week. Sunday is a day that most people look forward to. It’s a day of relaxation, worshipping, and for kids,…
Have you ever wondered how life would be like without cell phones? You don’t even want to contemplate about that… right? I understand, my cell phone has become very vital to me in my life and to so many other human races around the world. Primarily, because cell phones is a small or big plastic, metal object that you can carry anywhere around with you. It also helps with better communication, and with social media and personal needs such as family callings, work meetings, emails, texts, pictures and so many more.…
Given the level of convenience and connectivity provided by cell phones, they have become an indispensable part of life for nearly everyone. Findings from a Pew Research survey (Rainie, 2014) indicate:…
We live in a world where the use or possession of a phone is almost necessary. Starting from the moment that we wake up, it is almost a habit to grab our phones and spend time checking for status updates. Although most of us depend on the use of the everyday apps on our phones, it seems we have become too dependent on them. Yes, they can be helpful, but not all of them are. Apps can be considered a waste of time, especially when they keep you from doing the work that you should prioritize above instagram or snapchat.…
The first morning of the challenge I awoke to a blaring alarm clock. Really, 6am already?! I dragged myself out of bed and grabbed my phone to check the news and weather, like I normally do. Wait, NO!! I quickly reminded myself of the challenge and put down my phone before the browser could open. Wow, I thought, only fifteen minutes into the challenge and I have nearly had a failure. The rest of the first day was a bitter struggle of human willpower vs. technology. Every ten or fifteen minutes I found myself instinctively grabbing my phone and dialing up Facebook or Google. Each and every time I had to consciously remind myself of the challenge. Back away, I told myself, put the phone down, and everything will be alright. Though everything turned out alright, by the end of day one I felt quite frustrated and disconnected. I just wanted to post a Facebook update or send an email to a friend. With four more days of disconnect ahead, I began to question whether or not I would make it.…