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After reading the section “ ‘Teenage Zombies’ consumed by phones,” I felt a connection to this section. I am 14 years old and I am a “teenage zombie.” Nearly 80% of teens in the new survey said they checked their phones hourly, and 72% said they felt the need to immediately respond to texts and social networking messages. I can relate to this poll because I always respond immediately to texts. If I don’t, I get a weird feeling that I missed out on something. Hearing the buzz of my phone…

EM 500 Reading Response 6 Bochao Sun Oct. 14, 2017 According to Bogost, the technology of telephone evolves over the recent decades. In terms of the design of telephony devices, the Western Electric model 500 in the 20th century prevails with people’s operation on agronomic handsets and dials. That experience brings along a sensation of intimacy between two people over the phone despite long distance, as well as limits noise pollution and increases privacy. However, the presence of mobile…

Is there ever a time when driving and you get a text message or a notification on your phone and you have to know who it is from, or what it is for? You can look at it for what feels like a second, but in all reality it was more like a minute or two; then there is the urge to reply, so you do. By the time you look back up you've gone as far as a football field and you hardly realize it. But what you do realize is that you passed McDonalds to get those french fries; so you turn around and get…

Our aim as a change agent is to consider if having camera’s at Antioch Unified School District in the special education classroom will be more effective with promoting a safe environment. Tobinworld School which is located in Antioch Unified School District has had problems with situations that involves the teachers abusing their students. Kamaljot Kaur was a teacher’s aide at Tobinworld who was suspended for child abuse after a video of the incident surfaced on SnapChat. In the article Gafni…

Many of the early cellular devices were big, bulky and cumbersome. This wasn’t very helpful to anyone back in the day. Cell phones were first invented to give people an opportunity to speak to people across the world. In this generation, kids and teenagers have cell phones anywhere you go. These expensive devices are now a part of society. Cellular devices are not as bad as they may seem to be because of the easy communication, research, safety and a provided learning experience. Cell phones…

Tech Essay As seen on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, well known comedian Louis CK refers to the way technology has taken over life as people once knew it. The United States has access to some of the greatest inventions and ideas in the world, but unfortunately it is all taken for granted. Everyday people complain about the most minor inconveniences despite how far the world has come, proving Louis’ statement “everything’s amazing, but nobody’s happy.” People here need to be grateful for what we…

I recognize the ease of demonizing technology. Technology has had the butt end of plenty of debates about all sorts of things. While I totally see where this article is coming from, I don't think it's telling the whole story. One thing that really bothered me reading this was that they measured phubbing. Their study left no room open for couples who may their phones a lot and are perfectly happy in their relationships. I think phone usage in your romantic life is just another preference that…

Argument of Fact Janet Froetscher, president and CEO of the National Safety Council stated, “Studies show that driving while talking on a cell phone is extremely dangerous and puts drivers at a four times greater risk of a crash” (“Should”). Driving while talking on a cell phone is the new drunk driving, and studies show that it could possibly even be worse. According to a new study by CBS texting while driving has now surpassed drinking and driving as the leading cause of death among teens.…

The article discusses how Coke is expanding its “Share a Coke” marketing promotion started last summer with “Play a Coke”. Instead of personalized names, the bottles will have memorable moments like “First Kiss”. Consumers can scan the bottle with the “Play a Coke” app, and this will populate a music playlist that people can control by rotating the bottle. The “Play a Coke” app was developed with Coke’s partner for this project, Spotify. The article states this campaign is Canadian-specific, and…

Susan King Mrs. King ELA 6th Hour The Danger In Technology 07 April 2017 Did you know that 75% of car accidents are from texting and driving? People that text and drive get into accidents more often than regular accidents. After saying that Cell phones are not safe. If you’re walking out in the middle of the street and you’re only paying attention only to your phone you could be in real danger. Also you and the driver could get hurt or killed. “The national safety council reports that 1.6…