Invention: Phone
Inventor: Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the phone in 1876.
Technology: Bell invented a way to transmit sound through electrical signals, opening up the possibility
of transmitting sound from one person to another over long distances without having to meet face to
face.
* The impact of phones on society
Advantages:
- Long-distance communication: Before the invention of the phone, long-distance communication could
only be done through letters or signals such as beacons, which were very slow. The phone helped
connect people in real time, reducing distance and time.
- Promoting economic development: The phone is an important tool in business and commerce,
especially in the financial and customer service industries. Fast, easy and efficient exchanges have helped
speed up transactions, reduce costs and improve services.
- Improving emergency services: phones are life-saving tools in emergency situations, providing quick
access to rescue, medical, or fire services.
Disadvantages
1. Health effects
- Eye strain and vision loss: Looking at the phone screen for too long can cause eye strain, blurred vision,
dry eyes, and even computer vision syndrome. This happens when the eyes have to focus on the screen
for too long without a break.
- Neck and shoulder pain: Looking down at the phone for too long can cause tension in the neck and
shoulders, leading to pain, muscle fatigue, and even serious spinal problems if there are no measures to
adjust the posture.
2. Harmful effects on work and study productivity
- Distraction: Mobile phones are a major distraction at work and study. Notifications, messages, and
social media make it easy for users to lose focus on the main task, leading to reduced performance and
quality of work.
- Reduced memory capacity: Excessive phone use can affect people's ability to remember and process
information. When users frequently search for information immediately on their phones, instead of
remembering or studying, their long-term memory capacity can be impaired.
