I would say it is the cell phone, handy or the mobile phone depending on where you’re at. This handy little gadget came on the scene in 1973 and back then it was a brick sized affair with very few features. It was created by Martin Cooper but he didn’t know then that his creation would take the world by storm, it was just a matter of time.
Independence from the norm and the ability to call from anywhere for help or just to talk made it a must have. Later, it became a constant companion and I know it is mine. I can’t leave home without it and I am lost if I don’t have it with me. There is a certain sense of security knowing that the little streamlined version with the “I can do anything” except to jump and do hoops is sitting snugly in my bag gives me a sense of calmness in case I need to call someone if I’m stranded on the side of a road, need help or just to look something up on Google. It’s all there and at your fingertips. I can’t see myself living without it. It is also my go to when I need to look things up without resorting to cumbersome books or whatever else we used to do before this little thing showed up on the scene!
I would say it is the most important invention in my lifetime for more reasons than one and I would be lost without it!
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I think me, too. I used phone daily with my work. So important for me.
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What a wonderful tribute to the evolution and impact of the mobile phone! It’s amazing how something that started as a bulky, basic device has become an indispensable part of our lives. Your reflection perfectly captures the sense of security, convenience, and connection it provides. Truly, it’s hard to imagine life without this incredible invention!
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I can’t either. Thank you raz.
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