These days, there is an ongoing discussion between people about the role of technology in influencing crime. While it is possible to claim that it encourages criminal activity, some argue the otherwise. In this essay, I shall discuss both sides of the given statement and will provide my point of view with examples as required.
To begin with, the role of technology as an enabler in many applications has provided tremendous benefits to the humankind. One such example of that is its utilisation in the fight against the wrong. For instance, in Singapore, the civic authorities used it to prevent crime by predicting it before hand. As a result, this country now enjoys a great reputation for providing a safe place for its residents.
On the other hand, due to its nature of availability and readiness, it can be exploited for not so ideal purposes such as cybercrime. For example, recently, a group of talented teenagers hacked a bank in order to fund their tuition fees. Up on investigation, these teenagers were not found guilty as they hacked the bank by accident. However, it is important to realise that they were presented an opportunity due to the blind spots.
In conclusion, as explained in both the scenarios above, it is clearly certain that technology can be used for good and bad purposes. However, in my view, it is important to establish some clear guidelines before applying it and therefore enhancing its usability for the greater good of society by reducing crime.
These days, there is an ongoing discussion between
people
about the role of technology in influencing crime. While it is possible to claim that it encourages criminal activity,
some
argue the
otherwise
. In this essay, I shall discuss both sides of the
given
statement and will provide my point of view with examples as required.
To
begin
with, the role of technology as an enabler in
many
applications has provided tremendous benefits to the humankind. One such example of
that is
its
utilisation
in the fight against the
wrong
.
For instance
, in Singapore, the civic authorities
used
it to
prevent
crime by predicting it
before hand
.
As a result
, this country
now
enjoys a great reputation for providing a safe place for its residents.
On the other hand
, due to its nature of availability and readiness, it can
be exploited
for not
so
ideal purposes such as cybercrime.
For example
, recently, a group of talented
teenagers
hacked a bank in order to fund their tuition fees. Up on investigation, these
teenagers
were not found guilty as they hacked the bank by accident.
However
, it is
important
to
realise
that they
were presented
an opportunity due to the blind spots.
In conclusion
, as
explained
in both the scenarios above, it is
clearly
certain that technology can be
used
for
good
and
bad
purposes.
However
, in my view, it is
important
to establish
some
clear
guidelines
before
applying it and
therefore
enhancing its usability for the greater
good
of society by reducing crime.