Labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and communication tools such as computers are supposed to make our lives easier. However, some people argue that these devices only make them more difficult. Does modern technology reduce or increase stress?

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technology
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new issues that can cause
stress
. Is that true? Dishwashers, washing machines, AI, laptops and phones tend to make our lives easier but at the same
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it
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can grant us
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additional problems.
People
in Ukraine are highly suspicious towards new devices. But here are
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in perspective between generations, that we are going to discuss now. Young
people
don'
t
want to spend
time
doing home chores and I understand them. It can be quite
time
-consuming and devastating. So they just turn on devices that will wash,
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vacuum
and cook for them. But when we talk about elderly
people
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generation
just can'
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comprehend refusal from home tasks and usually
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that "youth are just lazy".
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trauma.
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their young
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they were forced to work hard and got used to
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like that. But it's just not
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case for teens now. The other difference
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seeing
technology
comes from
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to
use
them. Elderly
people
usually show no interest in learning
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how
to
use
new gadgets. Even
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standard
smartphone
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smartphones
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is
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something "not for them" and "I don'
t
need that, I'm going to die soon anyway". But when it comes to young individuals - they adore new things - VR
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glasses
, PS, X-box, the
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new
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iPhone
- and have enough
knowlege
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knowledge
and desire to explore them. The negative aspect of using
technology
is that it can influence our everyday
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lives
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. Truly -we spend
to
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much
time
scrolling social media, playing or watching videos. Screens become bigger, subscriptions - more expensive and live - less interesting. It is proven, that spending a lot of
time
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online
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can cause severe mental issues like depression so it's quite important to limit screen
time
. Why do we feel stressed out and what
technology
has to do with it?
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Specifically
in Ukraine
stress
comes from
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the conflict
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between
generation
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generations
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: young
people
persuvade
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persuade
persuaded
old ones' to learn how to
use
phones with no avail. Old
people
berrating
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berating
beating
youth for spending so much money on
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gadgets
gadget
"they don'
t
need".
Technology
has nothing to do with
stress
.
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actions and their choice in how they
use
these devices can cause
stress
- or not.
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coherence cohesion
Ensure each paragraph transitions smoothly and that all parts of the essay support the main thesis effectively. This will enhance coherence and the logical progression of ideas.
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You have provided a clear distinction in perspectives between young and older generations regarding technology. This effectively demonstrates varied angles on the topic.
coherence cohesion
The introduction clearly outlines the topic and there is a good attempt to explore different perspectives, paving the way for a comprehensive discussion.

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