It is said that modern machinery has made our planet a place worth living. From my perspective, I disagree with this statement for two major reasons. First of all, heavy dependence on technology is detrimental to ones’ social life, especially communication skills. The lack of electronic devices such as mobile phones and high-tech gadgets in the past allowed people to communicate face to face on a daily basis, which improved their communication skills. Nevertheless, to convey their ideas, today’s people tend to rely heavily on said modern gadgets, failing to put themselves across in person in real-life conversation. Moreover, addiction to cutting-edge advancements could deal a blow to ones’ career. The Internet provides users with a plethora of appealing content, such as gaming apps and social media. Therefore, students, once immersed in the online entertainment world, are deprived of time and distracted from their study. This lower their GPA results, diminishing their employability ...