Modern technology
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Opinion Essay Does modern technology make life more convenient?
It is clear that we are living in a developing century. It has never stopped advancing until to the present. If we look back at the history of human beings for the last 100 years, we make sure what amazing changes have happened. The discovery of modern technology brought about these changes. Beginning with the telegraph, and continuing on to and beyond mobile phones and computers, they have helped humans improve their conditions of living. In other words, it has solved so many problems and it is making our life much more convenient day-to-day.
It is obvious that everything has two sides, that is, advantages and disadvantages. Similarly, it is possible to say that modern technology includes both negative and positive effects. For instance: we can see the advantages of it in a teaching process. Nowadays it is getting more and more convenient to obtain knowledge even staying indoors. Moreover, broadband connections are widely available now. This makes online shopping much easier and they will be delivered to our front door. From my point of view, it could be helpful for the disabled. However, majority of people do not know how to use them properly. We could see it not only in the adults, but also in the elderly. Downloading useless information is a perfect example of this.
“Modern technology is changing the way our brains work. Of course, there are benefits from technology progress, but there are great dangers as well, and I believe that we can see some of them today. Our brains are under the influence of an overextending world of new technology: multichannel televisions, video games, MP3 players, the internet, wireless networks, Bluetooth links – the list goes on and on. ”[1] concludes researcher of Oxford University Susan Greenfield. Indeed, I can say without any hesitation that this statement cannot be refused. I completely go along with it.
Task 2
Opinion Essay Does modern technology make life more convenient?
It is clear that we are living in a developing century. It has never stopped advancing until to the present. If we look back at the history of human beings for the last 100 years, we make sure what amazing changes have happened. The discovery of modern technology brought about these changes. Beginning with the telegraph, and continuing on to and beyond mobile phones and computers, they have helped humans improve their conditions of living. In other words, it has solved so many problems and it is making our life much more convenient day-to-day.
It is obvious that everything has two sides, that is, advantages and disadvantages. Similarly, it is possible to say that modern technology includes both negative and positive effects. For instance: we can see the advantages of it in a teaching process. Nowadays it is getting more and more convenient to obtain knowledge even staying indoors. Moreover, broadband connections are widely available now. This makes online shopping much easier and they will be delivered to our front door. From my point of view, it could be helpful for the disabled. However, majority of people do not know how to use them properly. We could see it not only in the adults, but also in the elderly. Downloading useless information is a perfect example of this.
“Modern technology is changing the way our brains work. Of course, there are benefits from technology progress, but there are great dangers as well, and I believe that we can see some of them today. Our brains are under the influence of an overextending world of new technology: multichannel televisions, video games, MP3 players, the internet, wireless networks, Bluetooth links – the list goes on and on. ”[1] concludes researcher of Oxford University Susan Greenfield. Indeed, I can say without any hesitation that this statement cannot be refused. I completely go along with it.