Many things that used to be done in the home by hands are now being done by machines. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages?

With the advent of modern technology, we are experiencing
a great deal of
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equipments
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equipment
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making space
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our households. From mixer grinders to vacuum cleaners, we have machines doing plenty of jobs for us. I agree that
this
revolution has brought many benefits but there are some drawbacks too.
Firstly
, these devices save a lot of time as doing some of these works manually are extremely
time consuming
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.
For instance
, washing clothes and utensils have become quite easier with
washing-machines
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and
dish-washers
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.
Secondly
, working without electronics can be tiresome for a lot of people. Several elderly folks staying on their own can find it immensely difficult to finish these tasks and
equiments
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requirements
can make things really convenient for them.
Furthermore
, technology
such
as
internet
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of things enables us to control the devices with merely a press on
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, voice, and even our gestures.
On the other hand
, these
equipments
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equipment
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are making us dependent on them.
In other words
, electronics have become
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of every house and
this
is causing laziness in human beings. A person does not want to get up
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his couch even to turn on the lights.
This
is limiting
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physical activities. Some precious skills and
craftmenship
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craftsmanship
craftmanship
are getting lost as electronic
instuments
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instruments
are replacing human work. Activities
such
as knitting and weaving at home with hands might be forgotten in future as machines are taking over and people might not want to engage
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such
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activities any longer.
Moreover
, not everyone can afford all these appliances as these are hugely expensive for a number of individuals. In the conclusion, the devices can make life certainly easy, we can save our valuable minutes and focus on more important work that can help us grow.
However
, it's
also
crucial to be fit and active and not to be so reliant on the machines.
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  • Automation
  • Efficiency
  • Manual labor
  • Displacement
  • Homemaking skills
  • Technological advancements
  • Self-sufficiency
  • Resource depletion
  • Energy efficiency
  • Social dynamics
  • Operational understanding
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