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With the continuous development, now information technology has covered the world, becoming close to people. So how does information technology affect our lives? Let's find out the positive as well as the negative effects that it brings!
The benefits of information technology bring
The strong development of information technology has brought people a lot of great benefits as follows:
Shopping is easier with the development of information technology
In the past, when there was a need to shop, consumers had to go directly to the store, today you just need to sit at home and order. No matter what products, from clothes, electronics to shopping… can also be purchased online. Just a few clicks of the mouse, those products will be introduced with photos and reviews from users.
Move more flexibly with a ride-hailing app.
Famous transportation applications such as: Uber, Grab have affirmed their strengths. Realizing the superiority of this technology, traditional taxi companies also launched their own applications to catch the new wave. Thanks to the application of technology to reduce personnel costs such as switchboards, coordinators, etc.
Quick and convenient eating and drinking
Now it is not difficult for you to find a good food at a reasonable price. You just sit at home, order food online and it will be delivered to your door. Because now online food ordering applications such as Vietnammm, DeliveryNow, etc. have begun to enter our lives.
The application allows users to choose from a variety of eateries and restaurants from Asian, European, Vietnamese dishes, to popular dishes, specialties, etc.
Actively learning on the internet
Information technology also offers great benefits for learning and developing knowledge and skills. Online learning applications not only help you be proactive in time and cost, but also break the barriers of space and time, helping you learn anytime, anywhere.
Contact, connect closer together by the popularity of technology equipment
With just a smartphone or laptop, you can chat and exchange work with partners and customers across the country. Not only saves time, narrows the gap, but also easily handles important issues simply and quickly.
Not only that, you can connect with friends and relatives even though they are thousands of kilometers apart, making the relationship closer.
The harmful effects of information technology
Besides the benefits, the development of the information technology industry also has many undesirable effects. Here are some of the harmful effects of technology:
Insomnia
Information technology has affected everyone's biological clock. Scientists have researched and shown that blue pigmented light emitted from technological devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops... can prevent the body from secreting melatonin hormone into the body. night.
This blue light disrupts your biological clock and prevents you from getting a consistent schedule. This can cause insomnia, thereby reducing the brain's ability to remember.
Memory loss when using technology devices too much
Any action in the process of working online such as talking, checking email, texting, etc. can also delete all that information before it is saved. Therefore, you should not do too many things at once on the internet.
Besides, working with computers, or using smartphones a lot makes people sleep deprived, tired, leading to the phenomenon of forgetting faster.
Distracted by countless interesting things on the internet
Reading books, studying online is very convenient, but it also has many harms. For example, when you read an article that is surrounded by many advertising images. This makes you quickly distracted and lose focus on what you are reading.
How to limit the bad effects of information technology?
If you do not apply information technology to your life, then you are a "countryside" type of person. However, when using it, you need to control yourself well by:
- Limit internet use for useless tasks such as playing games, watching movies or watching TV shows. Because these things will take time and also affect the nerves and eyes.
- Practice effectively searching for data sources online and joining active, progressive groups to avoid being drawn into pointless discussions.
- Do not access websites with violent, depraved, reactionary content, etc. Should have a clear opinion so as not to be manipulated by non-transparent groups or organizations to avoid being taken advantage of.
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