Technological Innovations, is too advanced good or bad?

The Internet has played a very crucial role in our lives today. More than its importance to businesses and other types of companies, the internet serves as a “library” and research database for students specifically in high school and college. The youth today widely depends on the internet for all types of information, entertainment, research data- all there is to look for. Long ago when the internet has not yet been invented, people went through everything the hard way. They had to look for information from the library and search for all types of archives. They went to places just to get information for school. They journeyed all the way to a faraway place to gather what they need. Life was hard. It used to be hard because everything had to be done the long cut way. Nowadays, with the emergence of the internet, people just get everything they need from this machine.

The news can be seen from the internet, stories can be seen in the internet, events can be derived from Youtube, even phone applications can be downloaded from the net. Basically everything under the sun can be found in the internet. We may not know it but our lives are actually evolving in the internet. Social networks are even created and people keep in touch through this.

The Internet may be a good and a bad thing. It depends on the person actually, because it is in the person to know his limitations when it comes to this. The Internet is dependable and it is a tool in learning more, gaining more and understanding more. It is good that people use this to search about current events or the news. However, if people do not know their limitations, they have the tendency to view illegal websites and engage into other activities that should not be done. Though the internet is a good thing, there may be times wherein the internet has negative effects to the people. Some become lazy because of too much dependence on the internet. Others rely too much on the internet even though the website has not yet been updated. This is where what I have mentioned a while ago applies- limitations. One must know the limitations in using the internet because they may come a point when computers might even be smarter than the human brain.

The Internet has made a huge impact in my life. My homework, thesis papers, etc depend on the internet because it entails research. The net gives me the opportunity to be able to download dissertations and other kinds of information that may help me complete my school requirements. When I talk to my parents, they tell me how easy life is right now. We’re given the right education, a good life and an easier access to knowledge. The internet has given me nothing but benefits because it gives me knowledge and new learning. Even trivia and entertainment news are broadcasted on the internet making everyone access what’s happening in the globe.

The web may be harnessed for development by simply using it for more development. In other words, the internet shall be used correctly. This means that it will be used for gathering important information and data for one’s study and once the study is done, it would be of good use if that person also publishes his paper. It will help even just in a small way since he will contribute to the benefit of everyone in the world. I guess we can close the global divide through the net by simply being one through the use of the internet. By sharing knowledge and imparting wisdom to those who surf the internet.

Once thing that I can’t help but notice is the emergence of social networking in the world. There are several social networking programs such as friendster, multiply, plurk, twitter and facebook. Facebook nowadays are widely used and everyone I know has an account in facebook. It has both advantages and disadvantages actually. It gives old friends to reconnect and catch up on each other. It also is a form of entertainment for people since it has games and these games can be played by you and your friend. In my opinion, being able to reconnect with your old friend is a big thing. However, social networking has also disadvantages. Given that you have an account, everyone under the sun can view your profile and even stalk you if you’re not careful. Sometimes, strangers know things about you and this is quite freaky not to mention weird. Also, people get distracted with their work and homework because they keep opening their accounts.

For me, technological innovation is in general good. This gives us a chance to adapt with how society works and it assists us in keeping up with the fast paced world. These innovations like being able to watch films on the computer, being able to book a flight online, etc- makes life easier and better. Along with the progress of technology is the increase in knowledge in using the internet. It gives us more details and information regarding events around the globe. When put to good use, technology can achieve wonders but if used for illegal means, then this may be harmful. All in all, the internet is a good thing. Humans just have to know their limitations in order to maintain the fact that people are more dominant than machines.