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Phones as a disruptive technology - Coggle Diagram
Phones as a disruptive technology
Personal Impacts
Communication
Enable constant connection with others
Change how we form and maintain relationships
increased access to information and news
facilitate remote work and education
entertainment
provide access to large library of things (music, games, movies)
change how we spend leisure time
create new forms of entertainment (mobile gaming)
Social impacts
social connection and isolation
Create new communities and social groups
Help people stay connected with friends and family
social isolation and addiction
Information Sharing and Misinformation
Facilitate the spread of news and information
spread misinformation and propaganda
Cultural Change
Change the way we communicate and interact with each other
Influence fashion, music, and other aspects of culture
Economic Impacts
Job Creation
Create new jobs in the mobile phone industry, app development, and related fields
Increased productivity in many parts of the economy
E-commerce and the Gig Economy
Enable new forms of commerce and business models (e.g., online shopping, ride-sharing)
Contributed to the growth of the gig economy
Digital Divide
Increased access to technology and information
Widen the gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not