“Look Who’s Talking” by Howard Rheingold is a thought provoking piece told by an outsider looking into the Amish community. When learning about their community and culture, he discovers that there is more technology being used than he thought. The controversial cell phone and telephone have been being used by many members of the Amish community for businesses and occasional emergencies. The bishops, who make the rules for the Amish community, have had mixed views on phones and mainly agree that cell and home phones should not be used. Because of the benefits of safety and easy communication, the phone should be used in every Amish household.
Cell phones are an important aspect of communication in today’s world. The Amish community has started
