In the past it was only possible to contact people at home by letter or telephone. Nowadays, mobile devices mean that we can communicate with people anywhere and at any time. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Communication has undergone significant changes in the

last

century, allowing people to keep in contact wherever and whenever they are. In my opinion,

this

development has more positive than negative implications.

First,

I would argue that the possibility to reach out to anyone almost instantly is a great advantage when facing health-related issues. In fact, being able to get real-time communication with doctors or suitable help centres may save lives. Even from some remote areas or in the middle of the night, cell phones ensure, most times, that an emergency message is conveyed.

Therefore

, the relevant assistance, or even rescue, can take place much faster than in the past, and that often results in making a difference.

Furthermore

, the opportunity to keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues, may prevent travellers from having to worry about missing important news or updates.

On the other hand

, the downside of being permanently reachable is that there is no possibility to spend a completely isolated holiday. Owning a mobile device means that people risk being annoyed by working issues or undesired calls, despite trying to relax and enjoy the vacation.

In addition

, the easy and quick communication offered by a mobile phone has completely replaced the usage of letters, which represented, in my opinion, an important means to express own feelings and to practice some writing and expressive ability. Tu summarize, I believe that the possibility to stay in contact with everyone, no matter the location and the time, is an advantage that overweighs some minor disadvantages, provided that people make an effort to respect the freedom and the privacy of others and use

this

advantage only when it is necessary.