Some people say that e books and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspapers and magazines. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

The transformation of

technology

has emerged globally. Today, we cannot deny that we live in a disruptive era where things shift rapidly . One of the situations that are impacted by modern

technology

is the publishing industry. Looking back to

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,

newspapers

and magazines were essential things for a variety of people. Workers could follow the latest news related to the industry's updates, stock updates, and others. When adults wanted to purchase certain items, they could just check on the

newspapers

. Adolescents used to have magazines to follow up-to-date trends. But what happened ten or fifteen years later was a huge transposition. Over 360 newspaper companies just shut down in The United States. And

this

did not only happen in the US

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but

also

across the world. What

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them

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down their businesses

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that they were running out of time to adapt and adjust to the

technology

. Newcomers in similar fields have dominated the market because they have seen the potential in it. I see

this

change as a blessing in disguise. Papers have major environmental issues and if these kept running, they would affect the earth and all humans. Imagine how many trees are being cut down? They should have protected humans and produced the oxygen, but turned out their lives were being taken. Pulp and paper industries

also

discharged many pollutants, which affected the air and water conditions. So, when there is a

technology

called electronic books, publishing industries are

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forced to adapt to the

technology

and decrease the production of physical books. Nowadays, we might not read physical

newspapers

or magazines anymore.

Instead

, most of us have already subscribed to email newsletters from The Economist, The Times, or any other

Newspapers

. And yes, considering what might affect the environment and reviewing the lacks and benefits, electronic books are a better option, rather than physical ones.