The internet is a catalyst that speeds up a reaction. Hence, in this rapidly growing modern industrial world, the internet has made a fundamental impact in many lives of people, thus making life easier. However, due to the development of this technological advancement many people argue that the internet has negative influences whilst others argue that it has positive influences.
Since the internet has been developed, there are many positive factors. One of these factors deals with the aspect of communication. Through the internet, families are able to communicate with each other whether they are abroad or within the same country. The internet has electronic mail which allows them to access the letters easily, rather than sending them through air-mail where the letter can be lost or can be received within two to three weeks after it has been mailed. Hence, with the e-mail, you can receive your letter in a matter of seconds.
As the internet advances over the years, a wide variety of new technological advancement is added. These include instant messaging and chat programs which allow you to communicate face to face via the web-cam, giving you a bit of reality while chatting with the other person.
E-commerce is another aspect that has been established over the internet. E-commerce has had an immense impact in developing companies. Companies are able to advertise their products through out the globe using the internet and this allows people to see their goods and also compare the prices.
A program such as E-bay allows the people to shop and also gives them the opportunity to auction goods or items on the internet. People who are busy can easily purchase items such as groceries, clothing, cars or even houses without leaving their homes or offices thus saving time. Therefore, isn't the internet the greatest technological advancement developed?.
On the other hand, there are also the negative factors.
