Computer Effection

In this computer-oriented era, people can do practically everything while still at home. They can do their shopping, pay bills, chat and even work on-line. In the light of this phenomenon, many fear that this way of tackling things might lead to social isolation, and further to the loss of men’s ability to co-exist with one another in society. Personally, however, I don’t agree with this view, and it is my firm belief that not only will the internet bring the world closer together, it will enable men to co-exist better in the worldwide community.
Fist, unsurprisingly, computers and modems have transformed the world into a global village. Messages are sent instantly around the world via the Internet; a bargain is made between a gentleman in Russia and a lady in Argentina; and students studying abroad send voice mails to their loved ones at home, again by using the computer. Indeed, in this fast-paced world, it is impossible to conduct that efficient on-line communication is partly taking the place of the time-consuming personal encounter. And why not? This on-line way of life has made possible much better communication among all the people on this planet, thus making so-called social isolation simply impossible.
At the same time, even if the Internet ensures better social communication, actual social contact is still necessary: Not all business can be handled online, and perfect good will cannot be achieved while the parties concerned are far apart. As a matter of fact, the Internet has made people realize the need for contact in actual social settings. Furthermore, now that better communication has been achieved among people, in conditions of actual social contact they will be able to conduct all sorts of business and attain their respective goals, with a smile and mutual understanding. Given this, people’s ability to co-exist with one another has actually been enhanced, I would say, in this IT ear.