Everyone saying “people got along fine without cells” rarely say that about cars, computers, penicillin, electricity, or washing machines. That these comments are likely being typed out on a phone or laptop etc. is lost on some.
Every innovation that helps humanity results in a change, often for the better. But it’s a two-sided thing….Cellphones have sped up communication AND also given bad guys an advantage on robberies etc. To say “it can wait, we lived fine before cellphones” ignores that Bad Things have also accompanied the cellphone introduction.
The cell has enhanced society insofar as problems can be addressed quicker, stemming loss of property or treasure. Sure, there are downsides but anyone who says “nah, I’ll talk to junior later” and finds out he had a car accident will likely change their tune. Responding to that call or text quickly is simply keeping things pari passu.
The comments are funny. Let’s be Luddites and go back to no refrigerator. Gee, we were just fine dying early from spoiled food-borne disease.
I’m a recovering Luddite.
This ban isn’t about a mad-on for high tech.
This is about control.