Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities world-wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

The

internet

has opened up new methods of communication across the globe.

However

, some

people

are worried about the impact

this

is having on our daily lives. Personally, I think the

internet

has a detrimental effect on how we socially interact. I agree that the

internet

has improved communication in a number of ways. In the modern age families and friends are spread

world-wide

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worldwide

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. Without the advent of

email

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,email

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it would be extremely difficult to keep in touch with our peers.

For example

, in my own experience, my best friend lives in Canada and without email we would have to converse via expensive international telephone calls or letter writing which in turn would mean no instant messaging and a delay in relaying potentially important information.

Nevertheless

, the effects of the

internet

have not been entirely positive. Modern forms of interaction mean that many

people

feel traditional methods of communication,

such

as letter writing and conversational skills, are being neglected.

This

may mean a reduction in the ability of

people

to socially interact with each other.

Also

, the

internet

can act as an omnipresent distraction.

For example

, always present instant messaging and social media can be a distraction at home or in the office and can draw a user's attention away from interacting with individuals around them. In conclusion, I agree that a number of

people

should be concerned about the effect the

internet

is having on our ability to interact with one another and

this

may be damaging to individuals and society in the future if not addressed.