Despite the drawbacks and risks associated with smartphones, especially with the widespread use of social media and its applications, their benefits are undeniable. The phone has become almost an extension of the human body. People rarely take a step, leave the house, or perform any task without it. Hundreds of government agencies, banks, and private sector companies are accessed and managed through this vital yet potentially dangerous device.
The mobile phone functions like dynamite, offering dozens of essential human and urban applications, while also having the potential to cause harm to thousands of people if misused. At the same time, the phone has become a source of reassurance. Many places and routes that were once inaccessible are now reachable, giving users the confidence that they can know their location and call for help or rescue at any moment. Modern mobile devices capture our time, attention, and focus, often preventing us from fully enjoying meals, listening to others, spending quality time with family and friends, pursuing hobbies, and more.
Yet, there is a positive side - they help illuminate the path for millions and influence mindsets on a large scale. This is a task that previously required tremendous effort, many years, and significant expense. In the past, a politician, religious leader, or public figure could make a statement that would appear in newspapers or on the radio, only to be forgotten the next day. Today, however, the situation has changed.
We can not only retain and retrieve what is said, but mobile devices can also search for and republish past statements, providing a clearer understanding of these individuals’ history, opinions, and positions. Individuals can now complete a wide range of tasks through mobile applications, including paying bills, purchasing necessities, renewing car registrations, or selling a vehicle and receiving payment. They can also carry out numerous other transactions, monitor whether medications are collected from government pharmacies on their behalf, or confirm grocery purchases made in their name.
A person can receive blood test results, track employee travel times, receive notifications from the Ministry of Justice regarding court cases, renew licenses from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and verify deposits such as salaries, stock dividends, or cooperative society contributions in their bank accounts. Users can also submit complaints to the National Human Rights Commission, particularly for non-citizens, request prison visits, or receive notifications when a power of attorney, general or special, has been issued by the Ministry of Justice.
In addition, individuals can inquire about their bank account status by phone and receive instant alerts for any transactions. What many do not know, or choose not to discuss, often because they feel powerless to stop it, is the intellectual shift caused by written and video content circulating on social media platforms. This content is influencing the minds of millions, both positively and negatively, particularly among young people due to constant exposure. Conviction in ideas that were once taken for granted has begun to waver, along with the image of many figures, especially contemporary ones who were once influential, after their superficiality, falsehoods, and opportunism were exposed.
By Ahmad alsarraf
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