It was the ability to send text messages that sent cell phones ahead of landlines.

Then internet connectivity sent us soaring ahead into smartphones. Soon after, the concept of instant messaging (IM) was brought to phones and that increased our dependence on the likes of Whatsapp, Viber, Line and so many others.

Now, we are heavily addicted, if not completely dependent, to these services. On the one hand, it makes perfect sense that you can communicate with others over the internet. On the other hand, there is that thing we used to call 'privacy'.