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The internet has influenced a great part of our life. Is it for good, or evil?

The Influence of Internet

Internet technology has changed the way we think and relate with others. The world has become smaller as almost anyone in the globe can communicate at the extreme end. With computers, wired and wireless networks, cellular phones and other techno-gadgets which can link with each other, communication is easy.

The internet can be used both ways: for productive ends or for bringing destruction to some. Topics discussed in the internet are limitless, from very personal concerns to highly impersonal business transactions.

Intrusion to Privacy

At this age where information technology is prevalent, we cannot help but think how almost everything in one’s daily life is exposed. News spreads quickly and there’s no stopping of lewd content and gossip. You just have to be choosy in what things you like and things you’d believe.

Positive Benefits

But of course, we cannot deny the fact that timely information can save lives. In the medical field, it is possible for a specialist surgeon to treat his patient from afar. A lost friend can be found. Students in isolated regions get updated with the latest information. People can earn without leaving their homes. And many more things could be gained just from knowing, or learning by staring at that boob tube in front of you. I say “boob tube” because I still have that obsolete CRT when LCDs appear to be the norm.

Electronic Threats

Threats in using the internet always lurk behind. Viruses infect computers and destroy important data. Nasty individuals wait for opportunities to victimize innocent users with their ruse; stealing important information or diverting others’ funds to their accounts. Words such as internet scams, phishing and spamming became bywords which were non-existent before.

The Future of Internet

We cannot imagine how far this technology will go in the future. Remember Terminator 3? Will man be able to put a rein to this fast evolving technology? Will it ultimately be towards man’s boom or doom? Nobody knows.