In recent years, many have said that using the Internet is not the best way the best way to socialize, while others argue that it is the best way to stay connected everywhere. I strongly believe the latest statement.
To begin with, staying on mobile phones for a long time may give rise to a lack of time for socializing with friends or relatives. Because the more we use the Internet, the more time we will want to spend connecting with friends online. This means that the amount of time humans spend hanging out in the street is declining drastically. This trend readily makes individuals lazy and extroverted toward other people.
On the flip side, the rapid advancement of technology has helped us stay connected with our loved ones since it provides easy access to conversations from different locations. For instance, societies today can access social media to spread information and keep in touch with their relatives. People can easily use Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram to make a call or video call if they want to talk for more than an hour. Another reason why I disagree is that the internet can facilitate remote work and learning opportunities, for example, by using the Zoom application for meetings without physical presence. This helps reduce the need for physical presence, such as not needing to use transportation. In addition, the lack of transportation will make minimal use of fuel for vehicles. This will have an impact on the lack of emissions and contribute to keeping the environment clean by minimizing pollution.
In conclusion, it seems to me that even though there are some detrimental impacts on our behavior, we should better utilize the Internet. The platform provided by the internet enables people to stay connected during critical conditions when they are unable to meet face-to-face.