Protecting the Environment and the Impact of Technology
Protecting Our Environment
One of the main advantages of television is that it acts as a companion for many people, not only for those who, for different reasons, are alone, but also for others. One of the things that worries people most nowadays is the environment. In the last few decades, humans have been polluting way too much, which has had a negative effect on the environment. For this reason, we must protect it from now on.
Simple Steps to Environmental Protection
First, we ought to start paying attention to the 3 Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle. By doing so, we will reduce the quantity of rubbish, we will not throw away so many things, and we will be able to recycle most of our waste.
Second, a very good idea is to stop using cars so much and start cycling or walking a little more. For example, instead of commuting by car, we can try to do it on foot or by bike.
Finally, if we really want to change things, we should teach young pupils about the dangers of contamination and pollution. It’s the only way to change the future, for the reason that they are the future citizens of the world.
In conclusion, I believe that if we do these three things, we can still prevent humans from destroying the environment.
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The Impact of Computers
Everybody knows that computers have changed not only the way of communicating but also the way of working. Yet, they have positive and negative sides at the same time.
To start with, computers make daily routines easier for those who use them. Another advantage of this is the internet, which gives access to a wide range of information. What is more, it has improved the lives of those who live in rural areas or isolated communities all around the world.
In contrast, spending too much time on the net can be harmful since it could cause anti-social tendencies and medical problems, particularly in kids who could spend their time in outdoor recreation.
In short, computers have clearly improved our days, but we must be careful with how we use them.
The Role of Television
If you look up the definition of television, the most common definition is: a thing shaped like a box with a screen, which you use to watch programmes, but for many people, it represents more than that. However, it has its advantages and disadvantages.
Furthermore, television is a way for people to be well-informed about everything that happens outside their home: for example, the weather, what happened with this or that famous couple, and also if the traffic is complicated or not.
On the other hand, television has some disadvantages. In spite of the fact that it allows you to be in contact with information from the outside world, you have to bear in mind that not everything that shines is gold, so not all the information that television shows us is true. Another disadvantage is that television has the power to show us what they want. As a result, we never know if the information that we are receiving is complete or if it is only half of it.
Taking everything into account, it seems to me that television is not a box that shows us programmes, as the definition of the dictionary says, but this box is not empty. Many people participate in the production of those programmes that television shows us. In addition, those people have an enormous power to manipulate us in the way that they want. In consequence, we have to bear in mind what kind of programmes we watch in order to be selective and not to fall into the manipulation of television.