Have You Heard Of Those Who Have Not Used Cell Phones?
Joel Stein’s latest Time article is all about those who have chosen not to used cell phones. In general, their reasons can be categorized as entirely self-beneficial. By not being reachable on demand (in one call), they hold power over those seeking their time, plus they can avoid a smartphone addiction wherein one is tethered to their email, twitter, and text messages. The upside, say those who have not used cell phones, is that they get more quality, face-to-face time.
However, there are serious drawbacks and dangers to not carrying a cell phone. Now that everyone in both the first and third worlds has used a cell phone and chosen to move into the age of technology, pay phones are rarely available. Luddites who have not used cell phones may be in serious trouble if they run into delays or mechanical problems while traveling, and do not have a lifeline if they need to call a friend or family member for help when out. Not only do those who choose not to used cell phones put themselves in a bind, but they impose on others, whether to borrow a phone or to leave someone waiting without being able to update them of a delay.
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