The Problems with the Technological Advancements of the Cellphone
Cellphones are ubiquitous in modern life, as theorist McGuigan explains. This is obvious as in today's tutorial, all of 6 people present had cellphones turned on and in their bags. This tally proves McGuigan point that cellphones are just like an essential extension to the body. The technology associated with phones is complicated, but I have a few points to discus in relation to the tutorial on this technology.
Cellphone cameras have been associated with inappropriate sexual misconduct. Robert Sullivan of Virginia attempted to defend his actions of "upskirting" a woman in a public shopping mall. He explained the this woman was in a public place, so her actions (of wearing a thong) should be made available to the public. However, there is an obvious boundary that he crossed, which was him believing that a woman fully clothed in public can be exploited to be portrayed as something that she did not intend. A law has now been passed in many American states that prohibits "upskirting" and "down-blousing", however the problem may be encountered in all countries as there are countless websites that are devoted to these hobbies.
Another example of misconduct is more serious, which involves pedophiles taking pictures during dance recitals. Cameras have since been banned inside recitals due to the fear that any criminal can pose unnoticed as a doting parent taking family album snaps of their little child. To combat unwarranted conduct, new phones with cameras attached have a permanent click sound when a picture is taken which is unable to be disabled.
A new phenomena of "Beeping" has been established in Africa. Although it has always been the informal practice involving children calling their parents and hanging up after a few seconds with the intention of parents calling back when they need to get in touch, scientists are only now realising it as the fastest-growing phenomena within the worlds poorest nation. Studies quoted in Jonathan Donner's paper estimate between 20 to more than 30 percent of the calls made in Africa are just split-second flashes which are empty appeals across the cellular network. Its roots come from a strategy to save money. The etiquette involves the poorer friend beeping the richer with the expectation of a call back, never the other way around. The reason for this is that most Africans spend all their money on a headset with very little left for pre-pay credit. This tactic born out of ingenuity and necessity is taking off, whether the cellphone networks have the capacity or willingness to handle these free spit-second beeps or not.
The technological advances of this extension to the body is overtaking the capacity for regulation, which may not be the best thing for society.
Cellphone cameras have been associated with inappropriate sexual misconduct. Robert Sullivan of Virginia attempted to defend his actions of "upskirting" a woman in a public shopping mall. He explained the this woman was in a public place, so her actions (of wearing a thong) should be made available to the public. However, there is an obvious boundary that he crossed, which was him believing that a woman fully clothed in public can be exploited to be portrayed as something that she did not intend. A law has now been passed in many American states that prohibits "upskirting" and "down-blousing", however the problem may be encountered in all countries as there are countless websites that are devoted to these hobbies.
Another example of misconduct is more serious, which involves pedophiles taking pictures during dance recitals. Cameras have since been banned inside recitals due to the fear that any criminal can pose unnoticed as a doting parent taking family album snaps of their little child. To combat unwarranted conduct, new phones with cameras attached have a permanent click sound when a picture is taken which is unable to be disabled.
A new phenomena of "Beeping" has been established in Africa. Although it has always been the informal practice involving children calling their parents and hanging up after a few seconds with the intention of parents calling back when they need to get in touch, scientists are only now realising it as the fastest-growing phenomena within the worlds poorest nation. Studies quoted in Jonathan Donner's paper estimate between 20 to more than 30 percent of the calls made in Africa are just split-second flashes which are empty appeals across the cellular network. Its roots come from a strategy to save money. The etiquette involves the poorer friend beeping the richer with the expectation of a call back, never the other way around. The reason for this is that most Africans spend all their money on a headset with very little left for pre-pay credit. This tactic born out of ingenuity and necessity is taking off, whether the cellphone networks have the capacity or willingness to handle these free spit-second beeps or not.
The technological advances of this extension to the body is overtaking the capacity for regulation, which may not be the best thing for society.
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