With the Good, Comes the Bad

Everything in this world has an advantage and a disadvantage (like every action has a reaction). Technology is no different. There are many advantages and disadvantages with different forms of technology. Internet is a service that has changed the way we live today. The positives of Internet is that you can easily find whatever information you want. The downside of this is that this information can be either good or bad, and some information may be trustworthy. The Internet is a vast area, and everyone can put anything. There are no laws which prevent pornography and gambling sites from leaking onto the Internet, but there are informative websites which can help people learn about certain material or purchasing or borrowing a book.

Also, the invention of cars has helped us and harmed us. We all have cars which can help us go from place 'A' to place 'B' a lot faster than walking or biking. This has allowed us to save time. The downside of this is that we are more likely to have less exercise as some may rely on vehicle transportation too much. This has led to obesity and is harmful to our long term health. Also, there is pollution. Cars let out toxins into the air we breathe. This has led to more smog alerts and cars are damaging the ozone layer, exposing us to harmful ultraviolet rays.

Television is also a form of technology that has helped and harmed us. The positives include the fact that we can be entertained by drama and informative shows, sport events, and specialty channels which also allow us to access content easier (The Weather Network and the TV guide channels are examples). This form of technology also causes us to be lazy. We might lack physical activity as we sit on front of a television screen, only your brain processing what you are seeing in front of you.

All forms of technology have an upside and a downside. There is no way of letting around it, so might as well use all technology to your advantage.