Today’s Most Powerful Tool
If you asked a group of young kids today if they remember a time without the internet, the answer would be no. Using the web has become so popular that it is one of the most powerful tools used today. There is so much that you can do using the internet, from social media, to school, to businesses, etc. There are many arguments about whether the web is a good or bad thing, but I believe that it is somewhere in between and before people pick a side, they need to take a closer look at the advantages and the disadvantages of using the internet. Using the internet has made things so much easier for people. Anything that someone may want to look up, watch, read, or listen to, can be found on the internet. …show more content…
There are many reasons to use email, such as work, school, and keeping in touch with family and friends. Email is the easiest way to get in touch with someone, especially if they are busy or cannot take a phone call. Sending and receiving emails is much easier than playing “phone tag” with a person while trying to tell them something important, or ask them an important question. Email is a great way to keep in touch with family and friends also. I personally use email to keep in touch with family members who do not live near me. My cousin is currently living in Paris, France and since I do not have international calls on my phone, email and social media are our only ways of keeping up with each other and seeing what is going on in each other’s …show more content…
Although we want it to, nothing will ever be perfect in the world. Yes, the internet has some awful disadvantages that can really hurt some people, but it also has amazing advantages that really help people from day to day. It isn’t fair for people to pick a side about the internet without first looking at all of the pros and cons. They weigh each other out in the long run. As Joshua Green states in his essay, “Through these websites, smiles can be brought to people’s faces, or lives can be completely destroyed.”