Suyup Kim: The Internet

So much of our modern life depends on the Internet. Numbers of people start
their day with the Internet and finish with the Internet as well. People can do a
variety of things just by clicking. However, not everybody is happy with this
invention. They believe the Internet is changing our lives for the worse. The
Internet has improved but at the same time, diminished our quality of life.

These are the ways the Internet has improved our quality of life. The Internet is
full of information and you can find anything that you want. When people have
a project , they start to search the Internet to get the information. It is a
usual that before one leaves on vacation, he/she always gets the information and
makes a reservation on the Internet. The development of Internet skills helps us
to save time. People can do business on the Internet easily because people can
contact with anyone all over the world. Through 0n-line shopping people save
time and effort. The Internet expands personal relations. People can discuss and exchange their opinions freely. On the Internet people are sharing the same
tastes such as an anglers’ club or a music lovers’ society.

These are the ways the internet has diminished our quality of life. Using the
Internet all the time can destroy one’s lifestyle. When people use the Internet,
they usually spend more time than necessary. A growing number of people
immerse themselves in online games or surfing the web. An excess of Internet
usage isolates one from other people. Staying up all night and withdrawing from
their real life friends make people isolated from their family members and
friends. People can harm their health through compulsive Internet behavior.
There is also Information overflow on the Internet so it is difficult to know
what is real information. Hackers can invade the privacy of users by hacking a
person’s blog. Online fraud would increase because it is difficult to know the
person’s name or face on the Internet.

The Internet has improved our quality of life, but it has caused many problems,
too. Treating the problem isn’t easy because a lot of our life is spent on the
Internet. Therefore, people should try to learn how to develop balanced habits
and decide what they should avoid. I think the most important thing is using the
Internet in appropriate ways.