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The internet has changed the way we interact with each other now compared to in the past. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

#internet
In the 21st century, the
internet
 has become the fastest means of communication. Since its introduction, our methods of interacting with each other
has
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 taken a turn. In
this
 essay, I will discuss its benefits and highlight its drawbacks. There are mainly two ways in which the
internet
 has altered the way we related to each other.
Firstly
, messages are conveyed virtually more than face-to-face.
This
 change is observed in about 95% of our daily
interactions
, with students and clients opting for online classes and meetings respectively rather than the typical class lessons.
Secondly
, connections are closer than ever now as people communicate using cell phones
instead
 of
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 distance to physically hold conversations with loved ones, as done in the past.
This
 opens room for daily updates which in return, strengthens bonds. Even though the
internet
 has benefits, the disadvantages cannot be overlooked. People have
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 the art of
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in person
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 social
interactions
. They find themselves anxious or lacking the coordination to hold a conversation with family, friends or even acquittances.
Also
, a downward trend in family time has been recorded as kids are glued to their mobiles all day playing online games or chatting.
This
 has really affected meaningful
interactions
 in the family as well as relationships. In conclusion,
although
 the
internet
 has improved
interactions
 between individuals, the
frawbacks
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drawbacks
 cannot be
ignorned
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ignored
. And in my view, in as much as it is a tool of importance, in
this
 day and age, proper boundaries should be set to prioritise meaningful connections as soon
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  • revolutionized
  • instantaneous communication
  • social media platforms
  • virtual meetings
  • e-commerce
  • global marketplaces
  • streaming services
  • online gaming
  • content creation
  • remote working
  • cyberbullying
  • internet addiction
  • access to information
  • professional development
  • privacy concerns
  • educational resources
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