Pervasive

They are all on them.

There’s no longer any need to talk to most of the others, in person; they all have one too. They’re on trains and buses, at airports and bus stops. They’re on park benches, up trees, in shops, cafes, waiting rooms and libraries; at home, in the office, factory or store. Used sitting, standing or lying, by both the unemployed and the plain bored. It’s in a pocket or a bag, silently waiting, unless buzzing or chiming for attention.

In a chair, up a ladder, on a horse, standing in a crowd or in a silo. Communication may be essential; plumbers, carpenters, doctors and tow trucks. Drivers, passengers and shop assistants are all busy comparing the costs of items, checking the weather, the stock market, show times or the latest government policies. Those do have their needs, often unavailable, either hiding in a corner or blatantly ignoring those who wait.

If, by chance, you‘re not sure where you are, they have that covered. Never get lost again. You’re that little blue dot. You are there because a satellite that you can never see says so. Now, unavoidable. Overuse no longer a consideration. They’re right there waiting to tell you where you are or to order something, to book a table or take a selfie. They’re where they should be; that is, everywhere!

No need to tell you what they are, but if in doubt, just look it up on yours…

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