Communication in the Present:
The telegraph was the first major milestone in the development of communication technology because it led to many of the things we use today and its similar to techniques we use today. Expansion in this past technology has made it possible for many of the things we use today, such as telephones, radio, cable television, Internet, and mobile phones.
It was not long after the telegraph became a success before the next progression in technology came along, the telephone. The telephone was used to transmit speech electronically, which was a success. Unfortunately, it failed because under-water cables did not have a strong enough signal.
Another major advancement in technology that most of America has benefited from is the cell phone. Cell phones have evolved immensely since 1983, both in design and function. This envolvement brought a whole new meaning to the term multitasking. Cell phones today can do any and everything from sending text messages, to emails, to uploading video and picture, and most importantly downloading applications for everything.
Modern day technology keeps communication constant; it allows people to express themselves with a click of a button.
Technology in the Future:
The future holds a lot of promise for auto voice translating and interpretting, which will remove any language barriers. The future progression in technology will change the dynamics of communication all across the world, in the classroom, the workplace and in the public sphere. It is unknow what the future may hold for the advancement communication technology, but it is not far-fetched to say that we may one day be able to send emails with our own thoughts or brainwaves where ever we are.
