I understand the issue...just think that cell phones are one of the greatest inventions of all time.
Also believe that it has become something that most people CAN'T live without...very sad
Cell phones are overrated. "Fast food" style communications for the modern A.D.D. EMO generation that forgets they are NOT something your body was born with and, therefore, they are not really needed. Family emergencies were somehow handled fine before cell phones, kids somehow knew how to make plans before cell phones, grocery shoppers knew how to make lists of needs before cell phones, people used to communicate using full sentances consisting of relavant conversations before instant talk and instant message. They interrupt you when you don't need to be interrupted. People think it is like a backup liver or something. It's not.
I eliminated my cell leash 2 years ago and have been grinning ever since. I highly recommend it to people. It forces your friends to take accountability for their planning. Makes you think more and plan ahead better. It's WAY EASIER to spot this destructive addiction when you are clear and free of it. I was a 24/hr user much like everyone. But I've been set free.
We are a lazy, convenience based country and we are too busy to figure out why. One reason is Cell phones, but we can't see it because we are too BUSY with them.
Maybe it IS a great invention, but if people "Can't live without it" I would step up and say it's more damaging than good. The part that SEEMS good, IS the part that is damaging. Sort of like if we could eat cotton candy 24/7... seems like it would be heaven, right?
Wake up, Neo... the Matrix has you