Cellphones
Marshall McLuhan talked about the telephone being an extension of one's ear (media theory).
I sometimes wonder that with the cell or mobile phone, whether it would be considered an extension of one's arm, or one's eyes, or one's ears, or one's whole being?!!!
I have had 3 cellphones over the past 6 years, and I currently do not have one. I really LOVE not having a cellphone.
I'm not contactable at any time of the day. I have more privacy. I no longer get a 'fright' when a text comes through or a phone call.
It's liberating to NOT have a cellphone! I am glad it is not an extension of my body!
The only reason I think I need a cellphone is for safety, so if I need that, I'll use my husband's cellphone.
I'm amazed at how some people so totally rely on a cellphone and live for texting (SMS), phoning, video, etc.
I prefer email and instant chat/messaging, but still, I don't live for it.
posted by Nicola @ 8:27 PM
3 Comments:
I wonder what email and computer usage would be considered to be an extension of?
Isn't a cellphone just another thing to remember to take with me and attach to my body? Add this to the list of 'keys', 'wallet', 'sunglasses', 'lip balm', and 'water'.
Isn't it important that people can contact you when they need to. Important messages sometimes need immediate action.
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