Technology

I think that the biggest technological innovation of our time is the cell phone. It makes communication much easier between people, and the texting feature on most cell phones makes it simple to get a hold of people if you need to have quick conversations. Also sometimes it is inconvenient to call someone- like if you are in a meeting or somewhere where you would be unable to talk, so texting helps there. Before cell phones getting hold of people was a problem- if they weren't at home then they often couldn't be reached. Parents couldn't always let their children go out by themselves because if they couldn't reach them they didn't know if their kids were safe. Cell phones help in emergencies so you can reach people quickly if you aren't near any land lines. I think that cell phones have changed people's lives because they can do things they couldn't have before and they can stay in contact with people that they need to at all times. Keeping in contact with your children is always good, you can make plans with friends and family members. Also on many phones there are features such as calendars, diaries, calculators, etc., things that can really help if you're out and need them. On new phones such as the iPhone there are great things like Google Maps, which can be very helpful if you are out of the house. Overall I think the cell phone has made a huge impact on modern society and I think it has been a change for the better.