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Running Head: CELL PHONE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT 1

CELL PHONE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT 5

Step 1: Identify your team and team members:

Team 1

Members:

Step 2: Identify your topic

The technological advancement has led to the emergence of cellphone industrial growth. In today’s world, this technology has been advancing rapidly while the subsequent prices are getting lower with time. In the early days, these mobile cell phones were used to place on-the-go phone calls, but of late they have evolved into very interactive devices which have the capability of handling and managing various aspects of people’s day to day lives (De-Sola Gutiérrez). Many features have since been added consistently while at the same time improving the original functionality, quality, and stability of the cell phones. Since the emergence of mobile cell phones, there has been the availability of services such as instant text and picture messaging, GPS-based navigation, wireless internet access, and emergency services. Other features which are technologically advanced include applications which serve as essential tools in aiding the users to perform numerous every day to day tasks. The hardware features, among other features as battery have also evolved with time to have an easily portable device that has the capacity of running for long times without unnecessary charging. These ever-improving advances in cell phone technology have improved the lives of the average human being as well as making it more convenient. As a result, social and economic connections among people and business as a whole has also been availed the potential and new opportunities to thrive and accommodate all types of customers.

Step 3: Outline major ethical concerns

· Use of phones while driving is inappropriate as it could give distractions and even cause an accident.

· Advanced cell phone technology has led to an increase in crime as people can hack into your phone, steal your credentials, and even rob you of your finances.

· It has led to a reduction in moral standards whereby everyone is exposed to extreme sexual content lowering our moral integrity.

· People misuse cell phones in terms of use of abusive language on others, and some use it to spread false rumors and gossips, which destroy another person's reputation.

Key ethical concerns:

· A rise in cyber-crime

· Poor moral standards

· Increased cell phone distractions

Relationship between the selected topic and ethics:

Ethics is the activity that is termed as right in a social structure. Cell phone technology should be used properly to promote socially acceptable standards. They should promote social development e.g., for communication and learning purposes.

List of ethical questions:

· What's the cellphone technology contribution to social development?

· How does cellphone technology promote excellent moral standards?

· How does cellphone technology reduce crime?

Step 4. Identify a potential argument

There are so many potential arguments towards our positive outlook on cellphone usage. Many people believe that cell phones pose as a distraction to the people that use them. Many people allow their cellphones to take the place of interpersonal relationships. Many times, users will call or text an individual instead of going to their home to visit them. People also allow cell phones to distract them and take away for the moment at special events like concerts, sporting events, or family outings. Some of these things that are looked at as negative can be seen as positive in our eyes. We can capture special moments when they happen and enjoy them over and over again

Step 5. Identify potential subtopics for investigation:

· Health

· Behavior

· Relationships

Cellphone technology affects health positively in that a person can get faster aid by calling e.g., a helpline. One can also administer some self- medication by just searching the internet, although it's not very much recommended. However, cellphones could be very distracting to drivers as well as pedestrians, especially those with headphones, etc. which could lead to accidents.

It affects behavior both positively and negatively depending on what content its user chooses to consume. An individual can either obtain high moral standards or get corrupted.

Relationships are improved when proper communications are used and if the cellphones are used to improve another person's image. However, some ruin other people's reputation through the spread of private or even false information.

Step 6: Divide responsibilities:

Team leader- impact on health

2 team members- impact on behavior

Last team member- impact on relationships