when a country develops technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out, it is pointless to try to keep them alive. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

When
technology
is developed in a country, the older dexterities and methods of spending life vanishes. It is of no use to keep
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them anymore. I believe that
technology
should be focused on,
however
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the older techniques should not be forgotten.
Technology
is an essential part of our lives from the very beginning, which has made our lives easier and better with the passage of time.
However
, relying on a modern technique
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can make us lazier than before.
For instance
, our ancestors used to walk to their job venues but
in
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nowadays almost every person on earth has a bike or a car which has almost vanished the concept of walking to a workplace
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And it is one of the many reasons that obesity is increasing day by day in our youth.
Secondly
, the older or traditional methods are directly linked to our cultures, so in order to preserve our culture we should not let the old ways of living die.
However
,
technology
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many drawbacks, but it has helped us in many ways,
for
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a cell phone is a device provided by nowadays
technology
through which we can send a text message to the other half of the world within
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seconds, unlike the old times when our ancestors had to wait for few weeks to reach their letter and to get a reply. In conclusion, I do not agree with the statement that we might forget our traditional or older ways of spending life, but
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we should filter out what is better for us among our
ancestors
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way of life and
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modern
technology
, in that way a nation will not forget their culture and they will
also
be attached to the modern
technology
.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Technological advancement
  • Efficiency
  • Global connectivity
  • Cultural identity
  • Diversity
  • Innovation
  • Coexist
  • Sustainable
  • Eco-friendly
  • Energy-intensive
  • Practical skills
  • Self-sufficiency
  • Homogenize
  • Preservation
  • Global diversity
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