Technology is very much a part of modern life. Many people see technology as a force that has escaped from human control. Others feel that technology has improved the quality of life. Do you think that the contribution technology has made to modern life has been positive or negative? State your position on this issue and support it with appropriate examples.

I agree with the assertion that the contribution

technology

has made to modern life has been positive. In the past few decades, the development of the

internet

has been incredibly fast. It has shaped modern life in many aspects, including

communication

, business, and online education. Depending upon the context, traditional

communication

such

as handwriting and direct mail may be unnecessary. In today’s world, people use

technology

to communicate through email, texting, and Instagram, rather than using authentic handwriting because it is a waste of time. One may argue that electronic

communication

takes away human emotion.

However

, it saves much of our time. The instant

communication

helps us to make decisions or complete tasks in a timely manner.

As a result

, it increases one’s productivity. A

further

positive contribution of

technology

is that it helps business enterprises in their marketing activities. Increasingly, marketers rely on electronic means/methods/ways to promote their products.

For example

, launching a commercial video on a popular website is much cheaper than traditional TV.

Also

, entertainment trends have changed from watching TV to surfing the

internet

.

Therefore

, launching a commercial on websites will have a higher possibility of reaching the target consumers.

Thus

,

internet

marketing helps a business enterprise to promote their products and services in an innovative way. In the past few years, learning is gradually changing from classroom-based to online learning. Many colleges as well as high schools implement online classes. Students meet their teachers through an

internet

platform, work on discussion activities, and participate quizzes. Online learning offers more flexibility for students and teachers.

Furthermore

, students tend to be more willing to express their opinion through online discussion rather than in the classroom;

hence

, students could become more confident. In conclusion, while some people think that

technology

is a force that has escaped from human control, the positive contribution cannot be ignored.

In particular

, it improves human

communication

, helps marketers in promoting their products, and gives other options in learning for students and teacher.