"The First Technological Revolution and Its Lessons"

The technological innovation of the cell phones is a technical achievement that has helped and benefited society in many ways. I feel that man uses cell phones every day as a way of communication and entertainment. The cell phone has brought and helps keep people together so that they can be connected to each other. Cell phones have benefited society although there are some who feel that they are useless. Before cell phones, people had to use public telephones if they were out and needed to call someone. Now it is possible to pull out your cell phone, dial a number, and be on your way to the land of communication. I do not think every man is totally enslaved by the technology of the cell phone, but some people would not know how to function without one. The cell phone can be seen as an organizer of needed information, can be used to manage economic transactions, and helps some navigate across the world. The cell phone brings people together if only through the phone lines.

When asked about a recent technological innovation, which has brought social changes, I would say the cell phone fits this description. The cell phone has changed the way people interact with each other. We no longer have to make it a point to visit with friends, instead we can pick up our cell phone and call them any time or when we are in any place. This technological innovation can be seen as a positive improvement or as bringing about negative issues. I enjoy keeping in touch with my friends at all hours of the day and night, but my parents do not agree with this. I sometimes find myself sitting in my room and talking or texting all day. My parents would like to see me out of my room enjoying the outdoors and interacting with my friends in other ways. Being social with my friends does occur as I am talking or texting over my cell phone, but I must admit that it can become boring. I do enjoy hanging out with my friends and seeing their faces while we are talking.

I feel that I am basically comfortable with technology. I am the one who my grandmother calls when she is having issues with the TV. I am always able to figure out what happened when she pushed all the buttons on the remote trying to fix it herself and then fix it the right way. When I got a new cell phone, I didn’t bother to read the book or ask questions at the store, I just sat down and tried to figure it out on my own. I did become frustrated when the phone would not do what I wanted it to do, so I admit I had to pull the book out of the bag and read it. Technology does not scare me; I am always willing to use it to my advantage and let it enhance my life in all positive ways. If someone takes the time to invent a new technological item why shouldn’t I take my time to use it?