Labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and communication tools such as computers are supposed to make our lives easier. However, some people argue that these devices only make them more difficult. Does modern technology reduce or increase stress?

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While most people agree that modern
technology
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is a boon for all of us there are some that do not agree with
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point of view and argue that
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devices only make life more difficult and adds to stress. In my opinion labour saving devices definitely contributes to reducing stress. We are living in a world that revolves around
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which has helped make our lives simpler and less stressful.
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, devices like dishwashers and computers have helped us save
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and energy in the kitchen and at work places respectively. Computers have helped people from different parts of the world stay connected through email and various chat sites, individuals can search for various information
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with
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, the
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that we would utilise washing the dishes after a meal is now done by a machine allowing us extra
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to spend with the family. Take
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; working parents do not have to worry about spending
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doing the dishes when they rather spend
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helping their children complete their
home work
preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
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, research work can be done in the comfort of their homes on computers
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of visiting the library or various bookstores.
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, some people believe that
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can cause more harm than good Computers and laptops allow easy access to all information, which in turns reduces an individual’s capability to think and makes us lazy.
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example students
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now days do not take any efforts to think of ideas for projects as information is easily available on the internet.
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, the same computers, dishwashers and other modern
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provide disabled individuals an opportunity with desk jobs, or being independent in the kitchen which would have been difficult task
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. So, in my opinion,
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modern
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has a few detrimental effects, the advantages definitely outweigh the negative impact it has on society.

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