Cell Phones
Technology, used wisely, is good. Technology,
just because it's available, is not good.
In my opinion, the cell phone is one of the worst inventions
in the history of mankind. Humans have managed to survive
rather well before the invention of the cell phone.
There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is
the "annoyance factor." Almost anyone and everyone
can own a cell phone these days. Regardless of your age or
income level, people can now be reached virtually anywhere
at any time. In the car, the supermarket, restaurants, churches
and at weddings or funerals, it doesn't matter where you are,
you are never more than an annoying ring-tone away from someone
who has something very important to tell you.
What could possibly be so important that it can't wait until you are free from the every day constraints of life? How about this conversation:
"Hello"
"Hey, it's me. What are you up to?"
"Me and the family are out at breakfast. What's up?"
"Oh, not much, I just haven't heard from you since yesterday. Give me a call later."
"O.K. Bye."
"Bye."
Now that conversation couldn't wait. But most cell phone chatter is about that important.
QUESTION: Why does a 12-year-old need a cell phone?
ANSWER: They Don't!
There is no reason that a 12-year-old needs a cell phone,
yet thousands of children use them as a part of their daily
lives. Does this technology significantly improve the life
of a child, or is it harmful to them in any way? This is a
rhetorical question, because a cell phone in the hands of
a child is totally unnecessary.
Okay, you are an important business person,
and time is money. If you miss that call, it could cost you
money. Fine. You have the technology available to enable you
to receive that call no matter where you are or what time
of the day or night it is. Please explain, then, why is there
a built-in camera, digital music player and video game software
built into your cell phone? Do these added "features" improve
the quality of your phone call? Or is it available just because?
This is a perfect example of 'Technology for the sake of Technology'.
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