The Internet has dramatically altered our lives over the past few decades. Although some of these changes have been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been positive. What are your opinions on this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience

It is undeniable that the

Internet

has significantly changed human history over the past few decades.

Although

many

people

argue that it makes traditional ways no longer serve us and brings thousands of new problems, I believe the

overall

effect of the development has been positive. I will explain that in

this

essay.

To begin

with, there are several advantages when it comes to the

Internet

issue.

Firstly

, the use of the

Internet

enables

people

who live in different areas to communicate with each other and share ideas in real-time without traditional frictions

such

as great distances.

People

nowadays can easily send messages to friends, parents, or even a random guy on social media, and that leads to more discussions and interactions than before. To some degree, the

Internet

boosts the growth of human wisdom and knowledge .

Second,

the

Internet

bridges the gap between rural and urban areas. Take me

for example

. I live in a rural country in Taiwan. I've heard that at the time without the

Internet

or websites,

people

living there had limited access to up-to-date information and could only acquire knowledge from newspapers or books and there was no chance for them to compete with others living in big cities because they were rich in more educational and political resources. Without equivalent resources, rural society has fewer opportunities to succeed in modern society.

However

, in my generation, the

Internet

started to show its value on the issue: allowing for the exchange of cultural content. Through the posts and comments on social media and millions of online articles sharing specific values and thought patterns about happiness, economy, and work-life balance, we refresh ourselves and discard some old perspectives

then

make us better connected to the world rather than being forgotten. What's more, it alleviates our sense of self-inferiority when we face urban residents by knowing their thoughts from YouTube videos and Titok.

Also

, we can share our unique opinions about how to relax and relieve , which impacts

people

living in the city a lot.

To sum up

, it's undeniable that high-tech does cause some dramatic consequences ------ the government oversees its citizens more easily and suppresses

people

's freedom. But if we use it in the proper way and be really careful, it will be an available and handy tool for all of us.