Band 6+: The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solution you can you suggest?

In this day and age, it is true that the fast-paced development of the internet has shifted how data is shared and utilized. While the detrimental influences of this appear to focus on the appearance of cybercrimes and the disappearance of person-to-person interaction, some regulations, and motivation from policy-makers seem to be efficacious to address this issue.

To begin, there are several severe impacts associated with the prevalence of the internet. Perhaps the initial downside here is the emergence of online criminals. Indeed, some people suffer from financially precarious situations harnessing technology to attack and steal online’s confidential information and then sell them to third parties in order to make money. Turning to the second drawback, it seems to be the absence of face-to-face contact. This is because more and more people prefer having a conversation online to offline by virtue of the internet’s benefits such as low cost, fast, and convenience. Undoubtedly, the more people shift to use online platforms to communicate, the higher possibility of the disappearance of physical connections will happen.

However, there are various fruitful approaches that could be taken into consideration to mitigate this trend. Firstly, it seems to be the rules from governments. To be more specific, national leaders can impose some punishments on online offenders ranging from monetary fines to imprisonment, which can not only raise the public’s awareness regarding the importance of a safe online environment but also reduce the number of cybercrimes. Secondly, it tends to be encouragement from authorities. Governments can consider launching a plurality of educational initiatives to encourage citizens to engage in social activities. Therefore, the current physical contacts could not be wiped out if more campaigns were created to facilitate human physical interaction.

In conclusion, it is undeniable that the introduction of online offenders and the loss of real interaction seem to contribute to the adverse impacts of the internet. Nevertheless, only when governments impose some regulations and motivation properly will the negative outcomes of the online environment lessen.