A now
ubiquitous technology that has contributed to making
life for the average North American even more hectic. When such a socially impacting technology becomes
popular, the benefits often become marginalized by the problems.
For example, companies no longer see your cell-phone ownership as a convenience; its now a requirement. And the fact that anyone can reach you via cell-phone now grants them permission to reach you at any time.
The end result is that being out of reach has become unacceptable.