The Internet is an arrangement of computers from all over the globe, connected through networks to share information and data. The statistics showed that about 1/3 of the world population has been access to the Internet. Two of the major services of the Internet are the World Wide Web (www) and e-mail. However, with changing times, the Internet has expanded into a multidimensional and multifaceted service. Apart from business and communication, the Internet has also gradually become the biggest entertainment medium. With the advent of the Internet, our world has shrunk into one gigantic village. But, like all the technological innovations of the modern era, there are certain negative aspects of the Internet that pose a great threat to its users and society as a whole such as data spill or cyber bullying. As a matter of fact, and indiscriminate and over-exposure of the Internet can lead to much social havoc. So in this essay my topic is 'Is the Internet is beneficial to people or not'. I thought the argument Internet is obviously beneficial to the human.
Nowadays most of the people are using the Internet. According to the economy journal of America Forbes the Internet User of the world 2.9 billion 23 million(2923000000). It is really huge number and it is about 40% of the population. Furthermore according to the same journal, the country that have the fastest Internet speed is the Republic of Korea. Nowadays Internet becomes the most important medium to people especially it is far more in Korea. By the pervading of the Internet, usefulness of the Internet become a hot potato. It is because some people are using the Internet beneficially but others do not. It totally depends on individual experience of Internet using. It is obviously true that the Internet is double edged sword because it not has only many advantages but also many disadvantages. However, in my case I have used the Internet quite beneficially so I argue that the Internet is beneficial to human.
First, we can communicate easily with any other people using the Internet. Thanks to the Internet the Earth became gigantic village so-called global village. We can communicate people who live in any part of the globe within a blink of an eye. It is extremely fast and efficient contrast to former one. Furthermore thanks to the development of the Internet and smart phone, the SNS(Social Network System) developed geometrically. According to the statistics of the NSO(National Statistical Office) 81.2% of the teenagers have accounts for SNS. By using the SNS, people can communicate with their friends or strangers immediately whenever they want to communicate. They can check responses and comments in real time. Also this communication is not limited to the country. We can keep in touch with foreigners even strangers by using Internet. It develops the solidarity between people.
Second, there are much information on the Internet. Internet is an endless storehouse of information. Whatever information on any topic on the Internet is available. Some of the prominent search engines such as, Google, Yahoo, etc are making this information easily accessible to its seekers. The information available on the net is so vast that, even in academics the use of the internet has now become inevitable. All of the students may have the experience that they copy or find information on the Internet. It is not only easy to access to good quality of information but also there is endless information on the Internet.
Third, with the internet, a new economic system has evolved, known as the e-commerce marketplace. The new economic concept involves exchange of goods and other services throughout the globe, over the internet. As we just click some products they will be delivered at our doorstep. We can compare prices on the Internet and can constantly consider until we decide without study clerk's face. Also we can buy everything that we want to buy. From clothes or cosmetics to books or foods. It is good for contemporary men who don't have much time to go shopping such as working mom or students. Furthermore sometimes many products are cheaper in online than off-line. Also people can accumulate points of the shopping malls. There are many benefits of online shopping.
Opponents of my argument would assert that there is dangerousness of data spill.
It is true that dangerousness of data spill is exist but everything has its own disadvantages and hazards. If we only worry and focusing on the hazards there are too many things to give up. I agree that the Internet poses a great threat to one’s personal data. However, most of them easily prevent by effort of individuals. There are two easy ways to prevent data spill. The first one is changing passwords. Frequent change of passwords can make the dangerousness of data spill noticeably low. The second one is a habit to log out whenever we use the Internet. By practicing these two things we can prevent our personal information easily.
The second opinion of the opponents might be age-inappropriate contents. It is true that by using the Internet, uploading the pornography becomes easier. However, in my opinion most of the age-inappropriate contents are not allowed to minor. They have to certify that they are adult. Besides, before the minor trying to access that context parents can prevent them from harmful websites by installing firewall or PC keeper. Also there is a censorship of government in Korea. Therefore it is not easy to access harmful context to the minor.
The third opinion of the opponents can assert is the Internet addiction. Internet addiction. However, Internet addiction is a kind of disease which few people have. It is their fault that they have Internet addiction. It is from their lack of self-direction. In addition, there are many programs that make us use the Internet less. Such as timer that we can set the time that the computer automatically turn off. If people want to reduce a time doing the Internet they should make efforts not to blame the Internet.
There are three reasons that I supports my opinions. Those are easy to communicate, easy to find information and benefits of e-commerce. Thanks to the development of the Internet human can develop faster and our lives become more convenient. Anyone can deny this fact. In addition, because of the Internet many industries are newly developing and our quality of life enhanced. Furthermore, if I want to do my homework which now I am doing, I have to use the Internet. And bring any student who don't have been used the Internet when he do his homework. I am sure anyone can the bring the student in Korea. It is obviously true that the Internet is beneficial to human.
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