The internet - good or bad?
Do you believe the internet brings more harm then good, or more good than harm?
On the positive side of the internet there's:
- Some of best information retrival systems (such as google), can basically find any information.
- Most effective means of communication such as IM, Email, etc
- Business and companies benefit massively from a national client base, as well as automatic services such as payment methods
On the negative side of the internet there's:
- Illegal/inappropriate materials are a lot easier to come by
- Negative impact on some industries such as music and film due to copyrighted materials
- Addiction (especially to social networks) can cause issues with a persons way of life (and even professional life)
- Criminals attempting to maliciously gain information (such as credit card, and bank details)
- Increased threat to privacy
There's plenty more points for each side but I could spend all day sitting here posting about it.
How do you feel the internet has impacted yourself personally, do you feel it has caused more harm than good in your life, or vice versa?
How do you feel the internet has impacted the world as a whole, more harm than good, or vice versa?
