In the book “A Social History of American Technology,” Ruth Schwartz Cowen states that “Technology has not made us impatient. Society is not controlled by society, but society is controlled by technology." Undoubtedly, Americans are the most impatient people in the world due to technology. America is the country of capitalism. It's about creating revenue and making profits. Two of the greatest innovators of the 20th century are Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. They have made huge technological advances with cell phones and computers. Each innovator promises that their devices will be sleeker, lighter and faster. This is what Americans want: maximum convenience and speed. Technology is the main reason, but there are few others like how technology influences users by relying on faster gratitude: Technology pushes us to think about ways to make money, transportation, and fast food industry. Technology is the root of all evil. However, the more I go out, the more I notice how impatient Americans are. Whether it's driving in the car, waiting in line for food, waiting for someone, trying to get through school quickly, shopping, looking for love, and waiting for the phone/computer screen to load. It seems to frustrate US citizens about something that is sure to happen. I conducted a short survey and found that 4 out of 4 people are more impatient when it comes to food. They have something in mind and can't wait to receive it. American progress only worsens our desire for instant gratification. American technological advances are the root of all evil. It all started with the telephone in 1875, by Alexander Graham Bell. It was a mechanical telephone based on the transmission of sound through tubes. Would you speak... middle of paper... nes." Wikipedia, 11 December 2013. Web. 12 Dec 2013“History of the telephone". Wikipedia, 25 October 2013. Web. 31 October 2013Marc Lim, Weng and Hooi Ting Ding. “E-shopping: a uses analysis of gratifications theory.” Modern Applied Science 6.5 (2012) 48-63. Stampa.Mondi, Makingu, Peter Woods, and Ahmad Rafi students' perceived e-learning experience." Journal of Educational Technology and Society 11.2 (2008): 241-261. Print. “Speed ​​Limits in the United States.” Wikipedia, 11 December 2103. Web. 12 Dec 2013Stevens, B. Sarah and Tracy L. Morris. “College Dating and Social Anxiety: Using the Internet as a Means to Connect with Others.” CyberPsychology and Behavior 10.5 (2007): 680-688 food." How it works. Howstuffworks, Inc. nd Web. 31 October 2013