Technology greatly affects the sharing of information in every day life. Through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and other internet based networks, the exchange of thoughts is quicker than ever before. Information is now shared through computers, cellphones, iPads, etc. more often than directly from person to person. Before the invention of these mass ways of communication, thoughts and ideas were exchanged in person or by a written letter, which is nowadays referred to as "snail mail". When the first telephone was invented, speaking was still involved. Now in present day, talking on the phone is not very common compared to texting and posting links or statuses. Also, with technology being the backbone of sharing information, there are sometimes instances where the information is not shared accurately. For example, a text can easily be sent to the wrong person.
It has become much easier to share information with technology. With just the click of a button on a device, hundreds of people are able to see one's thoughts. If someone's computer or cellphone is broken or lost, that person feels lost and excluded from the rest of society. They feel as though they are not "up to date" with the latest news, drama, pictures, events, etc; they are not getting an equal share of the information without functioning technology.
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