When cell phones were first invented, their singular purpose was to allow verbal communication between two people. Now, it is more fitting to classify cell phones as “mobile devices,” rather than telephones, because of their major use as multimedia tools. Over the years, cell phones have acquired a number of additional features, including text messaging, pictures, videos, e-mail, games, movies, and even mobile banking, all of which can be accessed remotely. With essentially everything we need available to us on our handheld devices, our society has become obsessed with continuously looking down at our phones. Constant cell phone use can lead to not being “present” for important moments, disconnection in our personal relationships, and even impact our safety. Therefore it is essential that, from time to time, we put down our cell phones so that we can get the most out of all our experiences and relations with others.
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AuthorMy name is Jordan Lamb and I am a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati Archives
November 2015
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