What are some modern conveniences we take for granted in our life? Do we really need these items?

In this new age of technology, we have access to all kinds of electronic devices, tools, household appliances, air conditioning, and many more items we use and see in everyday life. While these items may help us at school and at work, as well as provide us with entertainment and essential living conditions, there are some things we take for granted. For example, entertainment items, such as iPods, laptops, video games, and cell phones, are things we use constantly and depend on everyday. If we were to lose some of these items, we would not be able to perform our daily tasks as well and would probably be more confused about what to do, even though these things are unnecessary to live a normal life. The same applies to other modern devices, if we were to lose anything, it would make our lives much harder to live. People back then did not have access to these items and lived just fine, while having all this new technology makes life better and easier, it is also important to know we shouldn't take it for granted, because one day we may not have it.