Positive & Negative Effect of
Internet
The Internet is greatly affecting our
society. These affects are both positive and negative. Following are some important
effects of the Internet on the society:
Positive
Effects
The positive effects of the Internet of
the society are as follows:
- Globalization
Internet has converted this world into a
global village. People are connected with one another using the Internet and
related technologies. It has provided more opportunities of interaction. It
also enables people to understand the views of one another.
- Flow of Information
Internet contains information on all
types of topics. People can search information on any topic. Search engines are
used to search information on Internet. Easy access to information has enabled
people to be informed.
- Better Understanding
Internet is an easy way of communication
among people. They can exchange their views. It has created better
understanding. People can understand the views and thinking of one another. It
helps in creating harmony and peace in the world.
- Comfort in Life
The use of Internet has provided many
comforts for society. People can perform their duties easily. They can sell and
buy sell and buy sell and buy goods online. They can run their business using
Internet.
- Knowledge
Internet is a source of huge information.
People can get information from websites. They can interact with different
people, scholars and learned persons to get knowledge.
Negative
Effects
Some negative effects of Internet on the society are as follows:
- Social Cutoff
Many people spend a lot of time on the
Internet. It affects the social interaction with the people.
- Immorality
Internet contains many immoral websites.
The websites contains such material that is against the moral values of
society. These websites damage the character of young people.
- Wastage of Time
Many people use Internet without any
positive purpose. The young people waste their time n chatting. It affect their
performance and makes them inefficient.
