PCUL 1F92 Lecture Notes - Bt Group, Elitism, Address Book
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Identify term/relevance to pcul, example of the term in action. Essay questions choice from four/five critical reflective nature on the course. Revenue generator: money to be made from the lifestyle and culture associated with cellphones. Its utility as a device and its cultural function have become quite separate. 1983 - cost of a cell phone. Goes from being a unique, elite aspect of culture to the everyday. Now they"re usually low-cost/free, the intent is for revenue to come from using the phone apps, surcharges, internet use, texts, etc. Trying to convince buyers of the merits of technology. ** youtube video of a man talking on the phone while driving and then. We no longer can use phones in cars it"s illegal and dangerous. Ideals about the cell phone have changed along the way. dying. Early amazement with technology: sales pitch nothing to do with use of the phone but rather the amazing technology you can be a part of.