Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cell phone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

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These days, technological advancement in our society has
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a significant improvement in our people's lives
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especially monitoring systems. several individuals
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that because of technology our
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been compromised we are in open exposure to danger
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argue that there are plenty of benefits. I believe that the benefits of the monitoring system eclipse its drawbacks. On the one hand, it is undeniable that these developments have many downsides. The most prominent is the private life of individuals is not secure. Cybercriminals and rivals search for information that could help them to take money from the owner.
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, an abundant number of people lose their money because of cyber-attacks.
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, a recent study showed that cybergeeks have collected 5 million dollars by robbing people online, but these attacks can be prevented
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taking preventive measures.
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, I am convinced that new advancements have more advantages. The primary reason is that these provide records and video images of the crime scene which helps police to solve the crimes effortlessly.
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, there was a burglary at the bank, and videos from security cameras play a vital role
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the culprit, preventing future crimes, and eventually our communal safety. In conclusion, there are clear benefits to using the technological system which can easily outweigh its drawbacks. It is
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, I believe that the advantageous impact of
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development will surpass its downside.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • 1. Surveillance
  • 2. Monitoring
  • 3. Cell phone tracking
  • 4. Security cameras
  • 5. Public safety
  • 6. Law enforcement
  • 7. Privacy concerns
  • 8. Personal freedom
  • 9. Autonomous
  • 10. Breach of trust
  • 11. Misuse of information
  • 12. Institutional integrity
  • 13. Psychological impact
  • 14. Mental well-being
  • 15. Societal trust
  • 16. Paranoia
  • 17. Transparency
  • 18. Stringent regulations
  • 19. Criminal deterrence
  • 20. Apprehension of criminals
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