The internet has changed the way we share and consume knowledge, but it has also led to numerous issues that were previously non-existent. The main problem this causes is that people prefer to interact with each other on the internet rather than face-to-face and the most viable solution is an awareness program to educate people about the dangers of isolation as a result.
The principle issue with using the internet is that many people are interacting with each other using various online services and are drifting away from physical interactions. Nowadays, web portals provide many home services, such as laundry or grocery delivery, and people prefer to use them rather than doing these chores in person. As a result, their interactions with others are reduced and they isolate themselves from everybody. For example, a survey conducted by the American Food Association found that 50% of people preferred to order their groceries online rather than visit the local supermarket.
To tackle the problem, the government should launch an awareness campaign in the media and schools warning them about the dangers of isolation. If people are made aware of of the mental issues caused by lack of physical contact, such as depression, they might try to change their habits and put in more efforts to interact with others. For instance, a similar initiative in Japan resulted in a 40% decrease in people feeling depressed because of isolation.
In conclusion, using the internet lead to reduced interactions between people that can result in isolation and depression, however, it can be addressed by initiating an awareness campaign warning the people about its dangers.
The internet has
changed
the way we share and consume knowledge,
but
it has
also
led to numerous issues that were previously non-existent. The main problem this causes is that
people
prefer to interact with each
other
on the internet
rather
than face-to-face and the most viable solution is an awareness program to educate
people
about the
dangers
of isolation
as a result
.
The
principle issue with using the internet is that
many
people
are interacting with each
other
using various online services and are drifting away from physical interactions. Nowadays, web portals provide
many
home services, such as laundry or grocery delivery, and
people
prefer to
use
them
rather
than doing these chores in person.
As a result
, their interactions with others are
reduced and
they isolate themselves from everybody.
For example
, a survey conducted by the American Food Association found that 50% of
people
preferred to order their groceries online
rather
than visit the local supermarket.
To tackle the problem, the
government
should launch an awareness campaign in the media and schools warning them about the
dangers
of isolation. If
people
are made
aware
of of
the mental issues caused by lack of physical contact, such as depression, they might try to
change
their habits and put in more efforts to interact with others.
For instance
, a similar initiative in Japan resulted in a 40% decrease in
people
feeling depressed
because
of isolation.
In conclusion
, using the internet lead to
reduced
interactions between
people
that can result in isolation and depression,
however
, it can
be addressed
by initiating an awareness campaign warning the
people
about its
dangers
.