Is The Internet Making Us Dumb?

 

I believe that the Internet is not necessarily making people dumber, but that technology is taking away from the interpersonal social skills that people naturally develop. In the 21st century and with the advancement of technology as the years goes on, technology is becoming more and more prevalent in our everyday lives. Technology is incorporated in our lives in places where we do not even realize them. To state that technology is making people dumb is a very bias and radical statement. Looking at the issue from a different perspective, one can defend the point that the Internet and technology can be used as a efficient tool for learning. The Internet has provided modern day society with MILLIONS of opportunities and resources for accessing information all over the world. The Internet has literally transformed how people live their life day to day. But, one could also state that, the Internet has disabled individuals from using their basic human communication skills. The level of usage of the Internet is unmeasurable! People can use the Internet to accomplish basically about anything today. From paying bills, to grocery shopping! The Internet has become a physical part of people's lives with the numerous advantages, but on the other hand, their are very severe affects of being heavily dependent on the Internet! The Internet has contributed to the declining popularity in not reading books, and has created a new generation of people that don't rely on reading as their main source of education. Reading is essential to developing the critical and analytical skills that people need to function as normal and successful individuals. I disagree that the Internet is making people dumb, but I do concur that the Internet has caused a major decline in reading and interpersonal skills. Skills that would have developed normally if not for the presence and handicap of the Internet.