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A lot of people have become dependent on technology as it plays a big role in our daily lives. Do you agree that living in computer age has more advantages than disadvantages? Describe the positive and negative impacts of technology on our lives and give your opinion.

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There is no doubt that
technology
 represents an important part
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 the contemporary world traversing every aspect
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 our lives. I am convinced that
technology
 brings plenty of positive aspects to the world and in
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 I will support my view with some examples. The coverage of
technology
 is growing in geometric progression during the
last
 decades, and the most important benefit is undeniably the improvement in communication. The Internet has narrowed the spaces between people in educational matters, business, politics and sciences. As an example, nowadays it is possible to realise a remote surgery using robotic
technology
 while the surgeon and patient are in
distincts
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distinct
 places on Earth.
As a result
, even during the pandemic, science and medical affairs could keep moving forward.
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 we were able to sustain activities in schools, work remotely, support mental health issues through contact using social media and entertainment. Turning to the other side of the argument, it is imperative to be aware that the abuse of
technology
 could be harmful too. Considering the excessive time spent online contributes to bad habits. People tend to reduce their time doing physical activities and developing postural issues due to a sedentary lifestyle. To illustrate, in our generation it is not unusual that children play less outdoors and prefer to stay at home playing video games.
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 an amount of physical and emotional problems are developed owing to the negative feedback for serotonin, metabolic enzymes activated by sunlight bringing and other components that the human body needs to stay healthy. To conclude, I believe
technology
 represents a positive impact and
also
 demands self-regulation and balance. The improvement in communication saves lives
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 and makes it possible to develop
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 in a plethora of matters in our daily lives.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • dependent on technology
  • digital platforms
  • instant communication
  • automation
  • advanced software solutions
  • access to information
  • educational resources
  • screen time
  • health issues
  • eye strain
  • sedentary lifestyle
  • privacy concerns
  • cybersecurity threats
  • identity theft
  • data breaches
  • overreliance
  • face-to-face social interactions
  • social skills
  • isolation
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