Since the industrial revolution, technology has become an essential tool in human life. Technology has impacted the lives of society by providing a way to multitask using two or more technological devices. Technology and the Internet make it possible to do homework faster via Google, while listening to music on Pandora or YouTube. Sometimes you can even talk on the phone while listening to music and doing homework. All you need to multitask is to have all the necessary tech devices. Many people see technology as a positive change in our lives, because of the facilities it offers us. However, many other people, like Christine Rosen, believe that technology, instead of improving our lives, has only changed it negatively. Technology has actually provided us with many facilities, but these facilities affect our interactions with physical space. In the essay “Our Cell Phones, Our Selves” written by Christine Rosen, the author presents a brief history of how cell phones were introduced into society and how this artifact has changed people's interactions in the world. physical space. Rosen describes the first cell phone that appeared in 1983 as “unstylish,” large, and expensive (458). At that time, cell phones were mainly used by important and wealthy people. However, seven years later, cell phones have become smaller and more affordable, causing a big change in society. This great technological advancement not only affected the United States, but the entire world. According to Rosen, the main reason people get a cell phone is security. After the tragic event that occurred on September 11, 2001 in the United States, cell phones began to play an important role in our lives. Rosen states that after this e...... middle of paper ......ing the values ​​of politeness that we have been taught for years. Works Cited Carr, Nicholas. “Is Google making us stupid.” The Atlantic. Internet. November 2, 2013. Lane, Kathy. “The National Safety Council estimates that at least 1.6 million crashes each year involve drivers using cell phones and texting. » National Security Council. Internet. November 2, 2013. Rosenwasser, David, Stephen and Anderson, Sam. “In Defense of Distraction.” Write analytically with writings. 2nd edition. October 16, 2013 Rosenwasser, David, Stephen, Jill and Rosen, Christine. “Our cell phones ourselves.” Write analytically with writings. 2nd edition. October 16, 2013. Rosenwasser, David, Stephen, Jill and Rosen, Jeffrey. “The Naked Crowd.” Write analytically with writings. 2nd edition. October 16, 2013. Whitney, Lance. “The average internet user is now online 13 hours a week.” NewsCNET.Web. November 2. 2013.