preview

Summary Of 'Texting While Walking IsnT Funny Anymore'

Decent Essays

In an article written by Geoffrey A. Fowler titled "Texting While Walking Isn't Funny Anymore," he explains how people have put themselves in more danger staring at their phones. He compares how the risks have gone up from 2006- 2014. In the end, he suggests that a $40 wireless device can reduce the ‘fear of missing out’ or “FOMO” for short. Fowler also points out, how he and a colleague experiments known as a Chewbacca Experiment. They realize that most people didn't look up from their phones. People were known to say that they can multitask which in this proves that no one can. He concludes that purchases including watches with important notifications only can alleviate the risks of emergency room visits. Although cell phones have made our lives incredibly easier and faster, it is safe to say they do take away a few things from us. Cell phones take away the way, we as a people, to enjoy and indulge in events. Everyone doesn't live in the moment. Take the Chewbacca Experiment as an example, individuals who noticed probably took photos, point out how they were more aware of their surroundings to even recognize in the first place. Whereas the majority who didn’t see a “famous and legendary Wookiee from Star Wars” were phone gazing. People walk the streets and think they can multitask but this proves to be wrong it then becomes “intentional blindness” as a professor states in the article. Manny Fiori mentions, "people are so oblivious nowadays," while he

Get Access