In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In years to come, individuals will stop purchasing printed reading materials as they will have access to e-books at no cost. I strongly agree with
this
point of view.
Presently, most people own smart devices including phones and computers which have access to the internet. As a result
, they can easily source information
online for free from the comfort of their homes, offices, or schools as opposed to having to go out to get printed copies
. Also
, information
on the internet remains accessible for a longer time compared to that on paper which can easily be lost. For example
, in the event of a fire outbreak, paper materials can be burnt. It is also
easy to tear up paper to destroy information
. Rodents such
as rats may also
eat up the printed copies
.
Furthermore
, it is more convenient to carry out research online because numerous free sources can be found in a short time on any topic using search engines such
as Google or Bing meanwhile using paper-based materials can be slow and difficult as it involves gathering of multiple information
booklets. For instance
, a researcher who looks for data on the web is likely to find more information
faster and easier than an individual who has to go through many printed copies
. More so, soft copies
are handier as it is easier to move around with them rather than hand copies
which can be bulky and uncomfortable. To illustrate, a teacher will be more comfortable going to a lecture hall with a laptop than with loads of books
In conclusion, I believe that buying printed papers or books will become outdated in the future because free online copies
are more accessible, longer-lasting, provide more sources of information
, and are more comfortable to use.Submitted by Emmanuelodachi on
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