Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities.

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Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure, and work activities.
To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?


In recent years we have seen a growth in technological devices being used in our day to day lives. This increasing involvement has led to numerous alterations in our normal routine. Many aspects of our lives have been influenced by the use of technology in both a positive as well as a negative way. It will only be fair to state my opinion after comparing both the aspects of technology in our lives.

The world is facing a hard time during this pandemic and if it weren't for the advancements in Information Technology our lives would have come to a standstill. Students are continuing their studies by taking advantage of online teaching, employees of many software firms are working from home with equal, if not better, productivity. This is all possible only due to technology being a part of our lives.

Up until a few years ago, everything we needed had to be bought by physically going to the stores. However, this is not the case anymore. We can order any item we wish to buy, be it mobile phones, laptops, books, clothes, or even groceries, online just at the click of a button. This has reduced the time and effort we need to expend on such trivial tasks. Thus, saving us a lot of time for our leisure activities, which also involve the use of technology in the form of the internet. The internet provides us with various means of entertaining ourselves such as books, web dramas, blogs, and many more. It also provides us a means to connect with like-minded people and broaden our spectrum.

However, like every coin has two faces technology too has its disadvantages. It is believed that excessive use of devices in our lives has increased health problems due to the emission of harmful rays, such as the weakening of eyesight. The advancement of technology has led to a decrease in physical activity in our daily lives, leading to numerous diseases.

After weighing the pros and cons of technology against one another, I believe that the benefits of technology in our lives far outweigh its disadvantages.