More and more people are using computers and electronic devices to access information, therefore there is no need for printed books, magazines and newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As technology has evolved in the past years, it is now possible for people to stay informed through multimedia
devices
rather than conventional ones such
as books and newspapers. In this
essay, I will argue that in my opinion, there is no need anymore for information
paper
printed material.
To begin
with, the access to information
given by electronic Add an article
the information
devices
is greater as well as more accurate. For instance
, during the Covid pandemic, in Quebec, the press was releasing crucial information
on their phone application everyday
at 11am after the prime Replace the word
every day
minister
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minister's
This
information
was then
relayed in the next
day
newspaper, which means that by the time it was read, it was already obsolete. Change noun form
day's
Moreover
, when a mistake is made in the facts transmitted, it is easier and quicker to correct it on electronic devices
as there is no need to print a new copy of the magazine or book.
In addition
, conventional devices
are contributing to pollution and environmental problems. The fabrication of paper printed
copies requires a huge amount of natural resources and energy. Indeed, trees are cut down Add a hyphen
paper-printed
everyday
in order to produce Replace the word
every day
paper
, which contributes to deforestation as well as climatic changes. Even though an increasing number of books are now made from recycled paper
, this
process is using chemicals, thus
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and thus
is
not Unnecessary verb
apply
being
carbon neutral. Unnecessary verb
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Also
, while electronics have a Add a hyphen
long-lasting
long lasting
lifetime, magazines and newspapers are usually only read once before they are discarded, Add a hyphen
long-lasting
therefore
expanding the wastage issue.
In conclusion, as people will augment the use of their electronic devices
to access information
, they will realize their superiority over books, magazines and newspapers, therefore
these will no longer be necessary.Submitted by emilie.langis on
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