Communication in the 21st Century

Communication has evolved greatly in the past 20 years. Back in 1999, cell phones were only used to call one another and the public Internet was still in its early stages. Thanks to better technology and innovation, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives as well as the Internet. These types of technology have been able to keep us connected to billions of people all over the world. The smartphone especially has allowed us to do hundreds of other things rather than just calling somebody. Smartphones allow you to text messages to people, use the Internet, order food, play games, and so much more! However, in the past few years, people, particularly young people, are spending much more of their day on their phones rather than interacting with people face-to-face or spending time with others. Ever since the first smartphone was released, more and more people would rather text than call people. We are so easily connected to everybody that it's easier to call them or text them rather than visit them in person. In a way, we are both connected and disconnected at the same time. In these times, we as the generation who grew up with this technology must learn how to balance our tech usage in our daily lives. I don't believe that people shouldn't stop using smartphones, but I believe that it's necessary for us to know when we've spent too much time on them. Overall, we as a society need to find a balance between socializing and spending time on our phones so that we don't go towards a path of always being digitally connected but socially disconnected as well.

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