Some people think that technology is increasing the gap between the rich and poor. Whereas, others feel it is creating the opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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The discussion of technology distancing the affluent and the poor is surely one that begs the question of its true
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impact. In my opinion,
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equal opportunities and affordability, claiming that automation closes the gap will be the most
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choice. One clear fact is that
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gadgets are becoming more economical to the masses. Take
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newer models of the top brands for phones or tablets can incur heavy expenses,
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products can be afforded by even the lowest income classes.
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,
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allows them to feel on par with the rich as both members of the society heavily
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in machinery, and the affordability helps one group to relate with the other.
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, the divide it causes in terms of fluctuations in the job market creates a paradox.
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can be understood when considering the high-paying posts that exist in
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companies
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granted to the rich
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their educational background and status. Where it positively adds millions into the pockets of
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CEOs, it widens that wage gap with individuals working on minimum wage;
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, it could lead to more
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, I still opine that technology should not be completely reprehensible. Another reason stems from the fact that free educational resources
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job or business opportunities are posted all over the internet, which implies that the well-off
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the poverty-stricken get equal opportunities for self-growth.
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, it is ostensible that through the internet, marketers promote a plethora of luxury products or fancy cars that are aimed at the rich;
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may make the moneyless feel insecure and more distant from the high earners.
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, both sides present strong arguments.
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, the
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world promises equal footing and growth of both sectors simultaneously.
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innovation should be welcomed at a global scale to utilize its true value
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