How has technology effected the way we communicate?

Indeed it has.

Advancements in technology and changes in communication generally go hand in hand. Landlines displaced the telegraph and cell phones replaced landlines. The arrival of the internet opened new doors of personal communication. E-mails replaced postal mails and social media took the place of text messages.

Communication technology, such as mobile phones, email, text messaging, instant messaging and social networking have had a profound effect on nearly everyone's business and personal lives. While technology makes communications faster and easier, at times it can also be intrusive and misinterpreted.

Increased isolation, reduced social interaction and social skills, and increased human-to-machine interactions are all a result of an overuse of technology, which has created a wall between many people globally.

Technology has the ability to enhance daily living from appliances to mobile devices and computers, technology is everywhere. ... In the rise of digital communication, technology can actually help communication skills because it allows people to learn written communication to varying audiences.

-Astolfo