PHONE DEPENDENCY AND THE FEAR OF DISCONNECT

OMG..the increasing dependence on our phones has become a remarkable and somewhat unsettling aspect of modern life. It's disconcerting to acknowledge, how our daily routines, connections, and even our sense of direction are now intertwined with this small device. The mere thought of losing it is not just about misplacing a possession; it's about the potential disruption and disconnection it could impose on our lives, as I experienced yesterday when I could not get access to my contacts. My phone just froze and would not allow me in.

The prospect of losing our phones is more than just a minor inconvenience. It feels like standing on the edge of a wilderness of disconnect, where our primary means of communication, information, and connecting could be abruptly taken away. The gravity of this reliance is daunting and at times, a cause for genuine concern. It prompts us to reflect on the delicate balance between the convenience these devices offer and the vulnerability that comes with such dependence. To sum it up it's extremely frightening.

Writer, Lois Grant

Ms Lois Grant - JP, MA, BA.(Hons) Dip Mass Comm, Cert. Broadcast Journalism BBC-London. Lois Grant's involvement in the communications and creative industry began in the newsroom at the now-defunct Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC). She then went on to head the Public Relations unit, at the now-defunct Grimax Advertising. From there, Grant went into partnership with the creation of the Promotions/Production agency.. Innercity Promotions. Innercity was responsible for the creation of the live dance hall series of concerts at the Harbour View and New Kingston Drive-in cinemas... the firsts in the history of entertainment in Jamaica. At the start of the '90s, Grant formed her own agency under the banner, Corporate Image Communications and Productions. She stood out as a trailblazer in developing several innovative events as well as programmes for corporate brands such as Tastee Limited, Jamaica National Building Society, City of Kingston Cooperative Credit Union, and various government agencies. Looking back Grant notes that she has played her role in changing the political landscape of three Caribbean islands, including Jamaica. Her last assignment before taking early retirement saw her as the Director of Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister of Jamaica from 2007 - early 2013.

Editors Note

Use the services of Google to back up your phone information so that if you lose the phone, the moment you acquire a new one, Google can update the new phone with your contact and other information.

Install an antivirus programme on your PC and extend it to your cellular phone.

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