It is often argued that people are becoming more socially active with the emergence of the internet and technology, while others feel that they have become less sociable. This essay will discuss both the views and argue that people have become more cordial with the advent of modern technology; followed by a reasoned conclusion.
In this day and age, social media is ubiquitous and bring people closer who are living in numerous countries around the globe. Some social networking sites, such as Facebook help people to make new friends online and talk to someone they have never met before. Furthermore, there are some groups on these websites which allow anyone to join the discussion and share their ideas with others. A recent survey in India confirms that with the help of such sites, it is possible for people to interact with old friends whom they have lost contact with. Therefore, it is evident that people have become friendlier using the web.
This argument is further weakened by the fact that society as a whole is becoming disjointed and fragmented. Despite staying active online, people spend less time with their family and friends. Nowadays, people spend more time chatting on their cell phones and computers online, which can lead to isolation. For example, a research done in Canada, by the Times Magazine showed that every year more than 45% of the teenagers fight problems like depression and anxiety. Hence, people should use internet to some extent and must ensure that it does not become an obsession.
In conclusion, although people face alienation from their loved ones due to excessive usage of net, one cannot disagree with the fact that technology has proven to be more beneficial in bringing people together. It is recommended that local communities should organise gatherings and events where people can spend time with each other.
It is
often
argued that
people
are becoming more
socially
active with the emergence of the internet and technology, while others feel that they have
become
less sociable. This essay will discuss both the views and argue that
people
have
become
more cordial with the advent of modern technology; followed by a reasoned conclusion.
In this day and age, social media is ubiquitous and bring
people
closer who are living in numerous countries around the globe.
Some
social networking sites, such as Facebook
help
people
to
make
new friends online and talk to someone they have never met
before
.
Furthermore
, there are
some
groups on these websites which
allow
anyone to
join
the discussion and share their
ideas
with others. A recent survey in India confirms that with the
help
of such sites, it is possible for
people
to interact with
old
friends whom they have lost contact with.
Therefore
, it is evident that
people
have
become
friendlier using the web.
This argument is
further
weakened by the fact that society as a whole is becoming disjointed and fragmented. Despite staying active online,
people
spend less
time
with their family and friends. Nowadays,
people
spend more
time
chatting on their cell phones and computers online, which can lead to isolation.
For example
, a research done in Canada, by the
Times
Magazine
showed
that every year more than 45% of the
teenagers
fight problems like depression and anxiety.
Hence
,
people
should
use
internet to
some
extent and
must
ensure that it does not
become
an obsession.
In conclusion
, although
people
face alienation from their
loved
ones
due to excessive usage of net, one cannot
disagree with the fact that
technology has proven to be more beneficial in bringing
people
together. It
is recommended
that local communities should
organise
gatherings and
events
where
people
can spend
time
with each other.