Since the "arrival" of the new invention that is known as the Internet, we have been impressed by the speed of our lives, by the speed of receiving and giving out information. Nowadays, we even don't expect to get letters from our friends or relatives who can live far away, because we just don't need it: we have e-mails which are always available and fast. We can buy any thing through the Internet and even don't have to get out of a chair. Yes, it's very convenient and doesn't need much time. But, however, is it normal?
For people of the 21st century it's hard to even imagine life without the Internet. And I'm convinced that in many ways it would be very beneficial but at the same time be very detrimental. It's like in every thing there are both good and bad sides.
On the one hand, it would be good for our brain. Teenagers will spend more time communicating together in reality, but not in virtual life of social networks. They will have more free time and will spend it on reading books, going outside with friends or with their family, they'll do different kinds of sport and just be healthier. We will write letters again, we will go to the cinema with friends instead of watching films online at home.
On the other hand, we will spend more time on searching different information. Just imagine: firstly, you have to go to the library, they will give you some books 1000 pages each, you will have to look through them and, finally, you will manage to find the right information. Now compare it with just one push of the button of the Internet! What is easier? Of course the Internet. But what information will be more valuable for you? From books, as you have spend too much energy on it! And we receive that information better, on which we spend more time and energy. But it's just the connection with us. But what about the whole world? People wouldn't be able to work, all worldwide systems will be off, all contracts, all banks' systems, all meetings, all corporations won't be able to function.
To sum up, we can see some advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet and not using it. But still we can't judge whether we can live without it or not, can we?
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with your point of view. But personally I use the internet mainly for doing my homework. As we have to prepare a lot of presentations, reports, I spend a lot of time on finding suitable information for my report.
I use social networks but not as often as other people. I surf the Internet only 2-3 hours: I just communicate with my relatives because I don't have an opportunity to see them when I want.