Liberty And Freedom Essay

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Liberty and freedom equals justice for all; a common theme found in the United States’ Pledge of Allegiance. This idea not only represents the societies of America, but it should also pertain to all citizens across the globe. Under this pledge as Americans we are also of free will to decide how we communicate our demands, desires, wishes, and feelings. In doing so, we can better understand and assess the minds of our peers. A decline in this communicative process during the past ten years has greatly diminished up front conversation because of the emergence of technology. Nevertheless, technology’s escape into the online world heavily affects our concentration and thought, warping our ability to communicate into a lost art. A solution exists …show more content…
Instead of living in the moment, we take the time to snap a picture and upload it, experiencing not in real time but behind the goggles of our screens the instant gratification of submitting, but lacking the intimate connection with another being. Attention is lost as well as the relationships we once obtained from face-to-face conversations and meetings, which have now morphed into quick and instant messages and abbreviations that denigrates the original form of communication. The manufacture of each swift program or idea derived from the Internet has caused multitasking to transmute into the hasty completion of important tasks. As well, “numerous studies have shown the sometimes-fatal danger of using cell phones and other electronic devices while driving” Christine Rosen of The Myth of Multitasking has emphasized that “…several states have now made that particular form of multitasking illegal” (4). If the governing states of America and other countries alike, presume the requirement of self-abiding laws and regulations for our safety from technology-use while driving, shouldn’t we be fabricating a solution? Now, more than ever, is a superior moment than ever to begin doing

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