It is generally believed that the Internet is an excellent means of communication but some people suggest that it may not be the best place to find information. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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One of the most important
invention
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of
this
modern world is the Internet.
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plays a crucial role in
day
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the day
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to day life and is the best tool for communication and gathering
information
.
Although
most
people
agree that the benefits of the World Wide Web outweigh its cons, some
people
argue that not all the
information
found on the web is accurate. I personally think that, even though the web has some disadvantages overall, it is really a helpful tool in our daily life.
To begin
with, mass communication witnessed a great reformation after
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was introduced. It has successfully replaced
traditonal
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traditional
means of sending letters via post and phone calls.
People
can now communicate with each other instantly through video calls, voice calls and messages over
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then
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net. It has
also
subsequently
reduced the high tariffs one had to pay before.
For example
, a recent study suggested that most humans do not hesitate to migrate to another country since automation has closed the distance gap
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people
and their relatives and friends back home.
On the other hand
, Easier and quick
information
has
also
led to spreading false
information
by many anonymous
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. The authenticity of websites is questionable by many
people
. The risk of publishing false rumours and incorrect news can cause a lot of damage to society.
For instance
, videos relating to religious matters can have an adverse effect on a multi-religious country like India. Though the source can be easily traced, it is very difficult to control
this
wrong
information
from spreading. In Conclusion,
Although
the
disadvantges
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disadvantages
can have some serious adversaries, the advantages outweigh them. Since nothing can be deemed flawless in
this
world, I believe
people
should personally take responsibility before blindly trusting any
information
and surf only on trusted websites for authentic
information
.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Democratize access
  • Instant messaging
  • Real-time conversations
  • Credible sources
  • Misinformation
  • Unverified facts
  • Reputable news outlets
  • Biased opinions
  • Algorithm-driven content
  • Overreliance
  • Traditional methods
  • Search engines
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