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Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information.
I concur with the idea that the Internet provides people with valuable information.
It all depends on what kind of information you are looking for and especially if you know how to check the sources of the information. The first example that comes to my mind as the Internet to be beneficial in providing beneficial information is the website Coursera. It is a platform that offers plenty of online courses delivered by universities around the world. Access to education has never been so democratic and easier thanks to the Internet. I, for instance, took a class in Anatomy. With my background in literature, I have never been offered to attend a class on this subject. It was for me an opened door to broaden my education. Moreover, the Internet promptly gives information on countless topics. You do not need to plan a trip to the library or go to a bookstore to search for basic information, it is right at your fingertips. It comes very handy when at last minute you plan to invite some friends over and need to look up a recipe for example. On the other hand, I do understand why some people would argue that the Internet does not provide valuable information. The recent US election and a lot of what we see from social media recently tend to be distorted information. The special investigation conducted by Robert Mueller is bringing up evidence of Russian collusion with the election. One of the crimes they are being accused of is the conduct of social media campaigns, which were aiming at misleading voters by spreading fake news about the opponent candidate. Such cases reveal how important it is to check the sources of what we read. Unfortunately, the way we use the Internet, especially through social media, does not leave room for analysis and scrutiny of those sources. Even for people who think they would not fall into the trap of misinformation are misled too. To sum up, the Internet is a magnificent tool when it comes to sharing and spreading knowledge, but it also can be used as a weapon to spread fake news and control people’s opinion.
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Playing computer game is a waste of time
Among the activities children should do, playing computer games does not come at the top of the most beneficial for them. Although, should the time spent on such activity be reasonable, there is no reason it should bring any harm.
The first negative aspect that comes to mind when playing computer game is physical immobility. Obesity among children within industrialized countries is a critical medical issue that authorities try to tackle. During the Obama administration, the “Move” campaign spearheaded by the First Lady aimed at raising awareness among the youth and their parents on the importance of exercising. Indeed, the bright future of a nation relies heavily on the health of its young population as they are the main actor of innovation and productivity in years to come. While playing computer games, children stay seated in front of a screen sometimes for hours. Addiction is another reason why playing computer game might be bad. It has been asserted by scientists that such games have an impact on the chemical balance of the brain. If played for long periods of time, children may develop signs of addiction similar to those seen in drug addicts. Which might also leads to sleep deprivation. The ramifications might be critical for the child’s cognitive development. At this age, a good night sleep is mandatory for the brain to develop as it should. Last for not least, socialization. Such activity might prevent children to develop social skills. Unlike videos games that could be played with friends or family, computer game is quite an isolated activity. Even in a game with real other players, these are also alone behind their own computer. The social aspect of these games falls down to be virtual. On a positive note, there exist computer games beneficial for learning skills. Learning while having fun is proven to be more effective. As a conclusion, one can say that the playing computer game in a reasonable manner is not a waste of time as having fun is part of a good balanced life. But if played for too long it takes on activities that a more beneficial for the child’s development.
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