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cellphone isn't even a phone anymore. It's an unfettered portal to
instant gratification. It's a constant distraction from living in the
moment. People can't enjoy simple moments anymore it seems without the
snap a picture or a tweet about it. Thinks about "live-tweeting" shows
like Breaking Bad or Scandal for example. Instead of watching the
hottest tv show out, people are mini blogging about it
in almost real time. TV used to be THE ultimate distraction. Mobile
devices, as they are now called, are quite often the hub of popularity
for teens. This generation's self esteem is a reflection of likes on
their Instagram, Tumblr and Facebook pages. That is what makes them cool
these days. I look around at restaurants, on the road while driving,
walking through the mall... you name it and people are on their phone.
There are distracted walking campaigns because of cellphone use. Our
phones are so important to us nowadays but phone isn't a phone anymore
though. Who even talks on the phone now?
