The Impact the Internet Has On Society (Free Writing)

The Impact the Internet Has On Society

As we know, internet plays a great roll in our lives. We are always using the internet for various reasons, whether it is research for a school project, twitter, facebook, looking at maps, there are always a reason that we can be on the internet. Our generation is very into our smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Many places also offer wifi so that we don't have to use our own data. Because of the internet, you can say that the whole world is connected in some way.
Because we can say that people "hide behind their phones" means that they are less sociable. But actually it turns out that using the internet can actually increase the amount of how social a person is, civic engagement, and the relationship between family members and friends.
Not only is technology being used for social relations but also for businesses. You can now arrange business meetings with someone around the world with web chats. You can also send emails.
Because it seems like people are mostly on their phones theses days, that there might be little help in the community. But actually there seems to be more because you can spread awareness of the event over social media.
People are also making a living on the internet. They sell products and other internet users buy them.
I can definitely see how the internet can keep everyone connected. I talk to my family members who are states away, or even across the ocean, to see what is going on with them and to plan times to meet up. 
I can also see what is happening in the world. The recent Paris attacks were noted all over Twitter and Facebook. I would not have known about the Paris attacks without that social media. Someone tweeted "#PrayersForParis." I was curious so I just went to google and typed "Paris", instantly it brought up searches such as "paris attacks, paris terrorist attacks, paris attacks 2015." So obviously I knew that something had happened. 
After the Paris attacks, many people had posted pictures of the  Eiffel tower with the hashtag Pray for Paris. This somehow brought countries together. Showing their sympathy for one another.
The logo used for #PrayForParis

With the rise in social media and internet use, I have also noticed that 12 year olds have smart phones. When I was 12 I had a track phone. Now they have their smart phones and iPhones and tablets. They are way farther into the knowledge of technology than we were at that age.

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http://www.technologyreview.com/view/530566/the-impact-of-the-internet-on-society-a-global-perspective/

"Eiffel Tower as Peace Symbol Goes Viral, as Thousands Send Prayers to Paris following Deadly Attacks." RT English. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Nov. 2015.
https://www.rt.com/news/322007-eiffel-prayers-paris-attacks/