Internet

Running Head : INTERNET Do you believe that the Internet has become a positive or negative force in today 's society ? Additionally , do you think your life would be better or worse off if you had lived during a time in which the Internet was a construct and not a reality

I have been asked to comment on one of the most controversial inventions of the twenty first century : the love-it-or-hate-it internet It was first introduced for helping the US government in its vigilance and security projects . No one , not even its inventor ever

guessed that it would overtake the television in its popularity among the masses

But that is exactly what happened and the Internet or simply the Net as it is today called has become an integral part of our life . We use it to stay connected with family and friends , check our email , search for the answer to some question or simply to literally keep in contact with anyone anywhere in the world

Everything has both its positive and negative aspects and such is the case with the Internet also . Its positive effects are too many to even enumerate . The biggest plus point of this mind boggling creation is its ability to keep us in contact with any person no matte what godforsaken place he lives in . Chatting , email and webcam conversation can all keep us in touch with our near and dear ones . Other then that , the Internet has bought with it ease and speed : two characteristics...