Some people think that technology is increasing the gap between the rich and the poor. Others argue that the opposite is true. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some argue that technology is playing a key role in separating the rich from the poor, others believe that it is actually bringing them together.
While
technology comes with a cost and only affluent individuals can take advantage of it, I believe tech has unlocked many avenues through which people, rich and poor alike, are able to understand each other better. On the one hand, as modern gadgets and infrastructures keep improving, the
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associated with it
also
witness a surge.
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the price of
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,
cellphones
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, computers etc
rise
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,
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the disconnect with people who cannot afford it increases. Parallely, individuals who have the ability to make these purchases stay hinged to these gadgets increasingly. Both
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segments now lie on the opposite end of the social spectrum.
For example
, in
India
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the habit of making payments via UPI has become so prevalent since its launch in 2016, that citizens are not even carrying small denominations, which earlier used to fill a beggar's pocket.
On the other hand
, with the advancement in state-of-the-art mechanisms various different ways of interaction
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been popping up. Social media platforms now circulate more information about the deprived community than ever.
This
is possible
due to
the fact that their algorithm is ensuring
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better-off users
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engage with
such
content. Through
this
process, many in crisis are
also
getting relief through collective
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from all around the world.
For example
, the recent escalated conflict between Israel and Palestine
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gained significant exposure on Twitter to
such
an extent that there is a
woldwide
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worldwide
protest against it. I'm sure
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of those literally affected by the conflict are not on the platform.
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why I believe that despite its
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implications technology indeed makes a society cohesive. In conclusion, modern devices and supercomputers etc are reducing the difference between the rich and the poor, and the idea that the divide between them is increasing
due to
it is flawed.
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introduction conclusion present
Your essay has a good structure, starting with an introduction that presents both views and your opinion. However, ensure the conclusion clearly reiterates your opinion along with a brief summary of the main points.
supported main points
Make sure each main point is thoroughly developed with clear explanations and examples. Consider elaborating more on the negative implications of technology for the poor.
clear comprehensive ideas
Review your essay for minor grammatical issues and sentence structure improvements. Phrases such as 'more the price ... rise, more the disconnect' could be better articulated as 'the higher the prices rise, the greater the disconnect.'
introduction conclusion present
You effectively presented both sides of the argument before stating your own opinion, which shows a balanced understanding of the topic.
relevant specific examples
Your inclusion of specific examples, such as the UPI payments in India and the Israel-Palestine conflict, adds credibility and relevance to your main arguments.
logical structure
The logical structure of your essay makes it easy to follow, with clear transitions between points and paragraphs.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • socio-economic status
  • wealth inequality
  • infrastructure
  • tech-enhanced learning
  • automate
  • low-skill jobs
  • digital platforms
  • mobile banking
  • financial services
  • e-commerce
  • democratizing
  • marginalized
  • public-private partnerships
  • digital literacy
  • social entrepreneurs
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