In this country, the mobile phone is the preferred choice of communication due to its versitility and affordability. Additionally, texting has become our ultimate tool for communication. It enables us to be readily in touch with loved ones (near and far) or send jokes to our friends. It has been used for basically anything anyone can imagine.
But what is the downside of this form of technology? There is a hidden danger of being enslaved by the tool we've created. I actually once saw a man budget his P50 lunch money to 1 cup of rice and only 1/2 "ulam" so that he'd still have P20 left for prepaid credits. He would rather be a bit hungry than without "load."
Everyday I see all types of people using their phones while working, or walking, or driving or even during class. It has literally come to a point that we can't even leave the house sans our cell phones for fear of losing contact with the rest of humanity. Unfortunately, it is an addiction no one has realized yet. Maybe no one will ever get cured since nobody even sees the problem. We're all hooked.
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