Some people say that the Internet does more harm than good. What is your view?
Imagine what you would do without ‘Facebook’. Imagine not being able to send that ‘WhatsApp’ message to your loved ones overseas. Imagine life without the Internet… The rise of the Internet in the past few decades has brought massive changes in political, social, economical and even environmental aspects across the world. These changes are not only for the better, but some of them are for the worse. I believe that these benefits, however, outweigh the Internet’s negative impacts.
Traditionally, to get information a trip to the library would be made, which could take a long time. The Internet gives us access to an infinitely large array of information and data. This means that the same information can be obtained much faster and also more in-depth. The time saved can be used to be more productive. The information in the Internet is not only good for academics but for businesses as well. Businesses can use the Internet to do research for solutions, new technologies or even expert advise. In the School of Science and Technology, Singapore, all students have access to a learning device that allows them to connect to the Internet and reap its benefits. This allows the students there to study more effectively as most answers to their questions are just a few keystrokes away. Given the busy schedule of a typical student, the Internet also allows them to keep up with the current affairs and the news without them having to take time off their schedule.
The Internet connects people from all around the world. This allows for easier and more efficient communication over long distances that allow geographical boundaries to be overcome. Email and social media help connect more than 85% of the world’s population. WhatsApp has 250 million monthly active users. This results in better communication between people and thus information to be shared which helps to build better understanding between people.
However, the Internet can have adverse social impacts as well. One of
Traditionally, to get information a trip to the library would be made, which could take a long time. The Internet gives us access to an infinitely large array of information and data. This means that the same information can be obtained much faster and also more in-depth. The time saved can be used to be more productive. The information in the Internet is not only good for academics but for businesses as well. Businesses can use the Internet to do research for solutions, new technologies or even expert advise. In the School of Science and Technology, Singapore, all students have access to a learning device that allows them to connect to the Internet and reap its benefits. This allows the students there to study more effectively as most answers to their questions are just a few keystrokes away. Given the busy schedule of a typical student, the Internet also allows them to keep up with the current affairs and the news without them having to take time off their schedule.
The Internet connects people from all around the world. This allows for easier and more efficient communication over long distances that allow geographical boundaries to be overcome. Email and social media help connect more than 85% of the world’s population. WhatsApp has 250 million monthly active users. This results in better communication between people and thus information to be shared which helps to build better understanding between people.
However, the Internet can have adverse social impacts as well. One of