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People are becoming too dependent on the Internet and phone. Is it a positive or negative development?

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There is no doubt that technology has transformed our lives drastically.
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 a change can be seen in many fields especially communications and networking,
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, with a click of a button you have access to information and daily news at your fingertips, yet,
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 has made us more and more reliant on their smartphones and the
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. in
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 essay, I will discuss demerits and merits and explain their negative impact on us . on one hand, some
people
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 argue that the
internet
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 and cell phones made our lives much more convenient. to illustrate, we can communicate instantly rather than travelling to far places in order to interact with one another.
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 example, 50 years ago,
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 from Egypt had to travel from Cairo to Alexandria just to meet up and conduct their activities, but now with the commencement of 4G and 5G
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 can now see each other through a webcam,
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, it's evident that travelling is no longer needed.
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, it's indisputable that the
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 and cell
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 have a negative impact on human health. to elaborate,
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 spend more and more of their time glued to their phone screens and that could damage their eye retinas and cause early blindness and some cases illness.
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 recent discoveries and research publications made at MIT University, it's said that one in 4 adults
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 more than 6 hours a day looking at their phone which can lead to early blindness and
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 health issues. In my opinion,
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 should refrain from using the
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 and smartphones for long hours.
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 reducing their reliance on it and aiming for healthier lifestyles.
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Provide a clear stance on whether the impact of technology dependence is positive or negative.
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