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Recent developments in technology have greatly changed our ways of life in a positive way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Our lifestyle has dramatically improved because of recent technological developments. While there are some drawbacks caused by progress in technology, I generally agree with
this
 claim because these advancements make our
life
 convenient and efficient. On the one hand, using these recent technologies has many merits.
Firstly
,
robots
 are capable of performing arduous and complex tasks more accurately and efficiently than humans.
For example
, warehouse
robots
 can load heavy products that one person can't do, so companies can produce their products at lower prices, which
also
 benefits
for
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customers.
Similarly
, nursing-care
robots
 have positive aspects. These
robots
 don't need rest and sleep time, so they can help elderly people whenever their powers are needed.
Secondly
, technological advancements have allowed many people to take classes online regardless of time and location. People can take classes flexibly to fit their personal schedule and safely even if we face serious various situations,
such
 as covid-19.
On the other hand
, technological developments sometimes make our
life
 difficult and hard. a case in point is mental stress caused by
SNS
. Since
SNS
 is developed, we have been beset with
SNS
. Every time we use
SNS
, we compare ourselves with others and we can't get happiness from our
life
 because we pursue
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 better
life
 like our friends, which causes mental problems. In conclusion,
although
 using recent technology sometimes leads to our
life
 unhappy, the plus points are greater than the negative aspects. I would argue that technological developments
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life
, including improved industrial efficiency and access to online.
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