Books may have been the only source of obtaining information earlier; however, we have already witnessed how the Internet has been its greatest competitor. While some argue that the books will continue to lurk around for many years, others sharply refute this school of thought. In my view, the rise and demand of the Internet have already thinned the chances of books being there for the audience.
To begin with, most of us are already drifting towards the Internet for all our research needs because of its efficiency and fast processing capability. For instance, the Internet contains information on nearly every topic and from many varied sources. It enables us to gain information, just as we would from a book or encyclopedia, but without the trouble of going to the library, finding the book, and looking inside it for the information. As technology advances and the Internet becomes more efficient, it is gaining a reputation for being the first and sometimes the only source to go to when we need to research a subject. Hence, these benefits of the Internet tell us how books will gradually fade away from the minds of people.
On the contrary, many patrons claim books have been with us for thousands of years and are commonly used for enjoyment purposes. Reading stories in books is an ancient pastime, and although the variety of activities we can undertake in our spare time has increased dramatically over the years, it is still quite common to read books. Nevertheless, with the ‘go green’ maxim attracting global attention and people finding the Internet user-friendly, the possibility of using books has a bleak future.
In summation, if, on the one hand, books have been used for recreational purposes for ages, the Internet, on the other hand, has been amusing people with its convenience. I therefore stand on the ground that the Internet will sooner or later take over books, whether we like it or not.