It is commonly argued that people all around the world now can contact others universally, regardless of distance and territorial restrictions, via the Internet. This creates opportunities for people who rarely meet in person to communicate, the advantages of which do outweigh the drawbacks.
Advanced developments in technology have so far brought about several benefits, especially widely available connections. In particular, globally exchanging information will not only enrich cultural diversity but also broaden knowledge about other cultures, which will shorten the distances between nations. Furthermore, global online communication promotes society to represent their true personalities as they do not know the person behind the screen and are not scared of criticism. Consequently, more and more genres of content are being shared freely all over the world nowadays on social media: TikTok, Instagram, etc; these means of communication encourage humans to be outgoing and live their lives confidently.
On the other hand, online contact poses a threat to individuals’ privacy and security. In general, most social media used for connection require their clients to provide personal information, which can be easily accessed and revealed to the public by cutting-edge cybercriminals. Therefore, this leads to a loss of safety and even valuable assets. Furthermore, this phenomenon lacks interaction, as it increases ignorance in relationships. As a consequence, people do not feel the sense of belonging, as well as a strong bond among themselves and others.
In conclusion, while I recognize the possible disadvantages of online connection, I consider it to be a positive development overall.