Language and technology

I thought that the article called "Amy's answering machine," was the perfect example as to what it has meant for the development of technology and the building of new technologies that are beginning to show up as options to the public everyday. Take the phone for example, there are alot of us who do not even use a home phone anymore because of the go to go days, also because it can be less expensive. This reminds me of back in the days years ago when cell phones were coming out and they looked like bricks that people would carry around. Nowadays, there are many cell phones that are thin enough that people can fit them in their pockets and most of us aren't even aware that someone has one. This just goes to show everyone that language does have an impact on language and what people do everyday.

Another example is the computer. We have come from the days of the stone- aged computers that couldn't even run a whole megabyte to those that have many. There are some computers that you can even use as a palm pilot or organizer. There is such a demand for technology to keep up on the needs and wants of the general public, that there is a need for these type of devices. Language does have an impact on what technology and life.

I am having troubles getting the link for the specific picture that I wanted to add, so here is the link.
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