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.

The discussion of technology distancing the affluent and the poor is surely one that begs the question of its true

overall

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

tech

gadgets are becoming more economical to the masses. Take

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while

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.

Hence

,

this

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.

Nevertheless

, the divide it causes in terms of fluctuations in the job market creates a paradox.

This

can be understood when considering the high-paying posts that exist in

tech

companies

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granted to the rich

due to

their educational background and status. Where it positively adds millions into the pockets of

tech

CEOs, it widens that wage gap with individuals working on minimum wage;

therefore

, it could lead to more

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.

Overall

, I still opine that technology should not be completely reprehensible. Another reason stems from the fact that free educational resources

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as well as

job or business opportunities are posted all over the internet, which implies that the well-off

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as well as

the poverty-stricken get equal opportunities for self-growth.

Nonetheless

, it is ostensible that through the internet, marketers promote a plethora of luxury products or fancy cars that are aimed at the rich;

this

may make the moneyless feel insecure and more distant from the high earners.

To conclude

, both sides present strong arguments.

However

, the

tech

world promises equal footing and growth of both sectors simultaneously.

Such

innovation should be welcomed at a global scale to utilize its true value