The future and computers
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As we move into the twenty-first century, it is clear to see that we have become more and more dependent on computers and information technology. This technology now reaches into almost every area of our lives and it is easy
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. My personal belief is that this presents a variety of dangers.
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comparatively few aspects of our lives that will not be influenced by computer technology. The
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is that it will control more and more forms of communication, transforming fields such as education and business, when video-conferencing platforms
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even affect romance with more people forming relationships online.
While there may be benefits to this technological revolution, there are also a number of dangers. Perhaps the most serious of these is that
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on computers too much for communication, they
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in fact begin to communicate less well. For example, when every member of a family has their own computer screen and smart phone, they
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speak less and less often to one another and simply look at a screen. This
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be serious because our ability to communicate is an essential part of our humanity.
My conclusion is that the growth of computer technology is inevitable, but that this
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not be entirely positive. Just one area in which it is possible
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dangers is communication, and if
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ensure that computers do not become a negative influence, we need to think carefully how we use them.
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