Task 2 technology essay + Tony's version 14 Feb

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We live today in an electronic information age. It is easier to be connected by technology yet many people seem no closer to feeling happy in their lives. Discuss

In this essay I intend to discuss if it is easier to be connected by technology. Although, there are many people seem not happy for this.

There are many ways for being connected by technology, and they are email, messenger (chatting), VOIP, and e-communication (visual and audio). This Technology can be obviously noticed in develop countries such as Europe and America. But, it is not offered in undeveloped countries such as Africa.

There are some advantages and disadvantages for being connected by technology. First of all, the advantages are as follows. It allows us to be connected all around the world by Internet. Also, People will not feel lonely because they can keep in touch with others by using messenger and chatting rooms through internet. Moreover, it is value for business because they can make deals through e-communication (visual and audio). Finally, country which connected by technology its mark as developed country.

On other hand, there are several reasons for people seem no closer to feeling happy in their lives by using this technology. The most important disadvantage is reducing human interaction. Also, some people can not obtain having internet such as undeveloped countries mentioned earlier because their income is low. In addition, people have other commitment such as family, children and jobs they need to concentrate on them. Finally, security is an important issue for community to think about more than technology in some country.

Overall, I agree that it is good to be connected by technology because happiness depends on the person not in technology.
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We live today in an electronic information age. It is easier to be connected by technology yet many people seem no closer to feeling happy in their lives. Discuss.

It cannot be denied that modern communications technology has revolutionized our lives. The point is, has this made us happier with this easy contact? In this essay I intend to discuss why if it is easier to be connected by technology, the phenomenon exists that many people seem unhappy in their lives.

There are many ways for being connected by technology, such as email, messenger (chatting), VOIP, and e-communication (visual and audio). This technology is clearly evident in developed countries in Europe and America.

There are pros and cons regarding being connected by technology. The first advantage is that it allows us to be connected all around the world by the Internet. Also, people will not feel lonely because they can keep in touch with others by using messenger and Internet chat rooms. Moreover, it is vital for business because it enables deals through e-communication. Finally, a country which is connected by technology is defined as a developed country.

On the other hand, there are several reasons for people being discontent with their lives despite using this technology. The most important disadvantage is the reduced level of human interaction. Also, some people cannot access the Internet due to low standards of living. In addition, individuals have other commitments such as family and work. Finally, in certain countries personal security is a more important issue for communities to think about more than technology.

When it is all said and done, I affirm that it is beneficial to be connected by technology. However I believe that happiness comes from within and does not depend on technological tools. We should use technology to enhance our lives as we live in society – "No man is an island", said a famous poet, John Donne.

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