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Band 7+: What are some potential drawbacks of relying too heavily on technology for social interaction?

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I believe that over-relying on technology for entertainment can lead to several disadvantages. One significant issue is the inability to find happiness within oneself, as people often depend on external sources for enjoyment. Moreover, this reliance may make us lose our capacity to entertain each other, weakening social bonds and reducing opportunities for human connection.

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I believe that over relying on technology for entertainment can lead to several disadvantages. One significant issue is the inability to fight happiness within oneself as people often depend on external sources for enjoyment. Moreover, this reliance may make us lose our capacity to entertain each other, weakening social bonds and reducing opportunity to have human connection.

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