Questions Module 2

Questions:

1) How does Hans Geser show us the break down of social infrastructure with modern technology? More specifically cell phones.

2) Hans Geser states, “Under such new circumstances centralizing institutional control
of system boundaries is more different to maintain, because it is no longer achieved as a simple correlate of physical walls or spatial distances, but has to be actively upheld by constant controlling procedures.” What does he mean by this? What policies have been implemented to control this?

3) When discussing the different aspects of the cell phone he refers to them as “antievolutionary devices” and “umbilical cords” for parents. Give three of his reasons for believing this and explain.

4) Do you agree that widespread cell phone use will cause the general population to stop developing complex social interactions?

5) Would you agree that Geser’s assertion that the cell phone could become a “negative status symbol” what evidence could you provide the support your opinion.