Eighty-seven percent of Americans have heard at least "a little" bit of information about the government monitoring our devices and using our calls to track cyber terrorists. From this survey, a third of people are concerned about the government monitoring their phones, social media sites, search engines, and emails. Many people believe strongly against government monitoring, and others strongly support it to help keep our country safe. "Every citizen should have the right to their own privacy…
Many students have cell phone devices in their possession at school (Brown). Cell phones are given to students by their parents to keep in contact with them during school, after school and in the event of an emergency (Brown). “Cell phones are everywhere and have undeniably become an integral part of everyday life” (Brown). In the past, cell phones were only used to make and receive phone calls. Now, they are used for many reasons. Cell phones are convenient and easy to use. Cell phones…
The use of cell phones while driving has continued to increase as phones become more enticing. With the advancement of technology, the numerous features, and apps that a person can use on a cell phone makes it even harder to disconnect while driving (Borgard). When people use their cell phones it not only puts themselves but others around them in danger too; pedestrians, passengers and other drivers on the road. Using cell phones while driving is a divisive topic that has led to many states…
The fact is inevitable, technology has taken over this generation by a storm. When looking back just 20 years ago, the world still seemed interested in meeting people in person and kids having fun playing jump rope outside. Though technology has greatly been productive in certain aspects, the underlying matter is the misuse of it. Today, issues arise with technology that leads to distractions with driving, social media and overall just missing out on the important things in life. While…
The main point made by the author, Amy Williams, is that children should be limited on the amount of time they can be on their phones. Williams believes that children having phones is mostly a bad thing. Williams, through the help of other highly sophisticated people, believes that when children are overusing touch-screen technology their brains development could be impacted, but she also lists some reasons as to why smartphones and technology have benefits too. Williams supports her main points…
Over the past decade or so there has been a spike in car accidents on American roads. The reason for this is the emergence of the cell phone. Today roughly eighty percent of Americans have cell phones. Having a cell phone in the car creates tempts the driver to see if they have any messages, change the music, make phone calls, and even send messages. All of these take the driver 's eyes off of the road and place them on the phone screen. A driver whose eyes are not on the road for even a few…
The two inventions that of the telephone in 1876 and the iPhone in 2007 are both innovative design objects that have transformed the way individuals receive and communicate information. In comparison, they both are ultimately the same thing in the way that send information through electrical currents however both are vastly different. The telephone, from two different eras have impacted society and culture in many ways. Both devices broke down the tyranny of time and distance. The phone has made…
Title: Underage Driving Thesis Statement: Underage driving should not be allowed because it is one of the causes of traffic collisions. Problem: Should the government allow underage drivers to travel legally? I. Introduction 1.1 Definition of underage driving 1.2 Reasons of underage driving II. Rules and Regulations in Driving 2.1 Safety driving procedure 2.2 Classifying traffic signals 2.3 Limiting of vehicle speed III. Characteristics of underage drivers involved in car accidents or…
The use of cell phones varies wildly from country to country, both when it comes to times and when it comes to situations in which they are used. It has mostly got something to do with the cultural differences that are seen around the world today. There are also different opinions on whether or not the phones are good for the social life and society in general, and whether or not the social medias are what they claim to be: A place to be social with friends and acquaintances. For example, the…
Negative Effects of Cell Phones Did you know that cell phones also have a negative affect on humans? Cell phones have become a part of this society and have been circulating for quite a while now. A man named Martin Cooper invented the first cell phone in 1973. The purpose of this mobile device was to make this society more connected. It purpose did accomplished its goal, but caused other side affects on human beings. Cell phones were meant to make our society more united, but what they…