Both the
advantages and disadvantages revolve around the word "connectivity." Global
connectivity allows people throughout the world to contact each other, or connect, via the
internet. This is an obvious advantage when such connection can save lives (e.g. if someone were
lost in the wilderness and needed help) or help prevent disaster (e.g. warnings of a storm
headed your way), or facilitate understanding. It's also an advantage in learning. We can not
only write to someone on the other side of the globe almost instantly, but also see and talk
with them simultaneously. We can take classes in other countries online, or learn a foreign
language without leaving our homes, or find a "video pal" instead of a traditional pen
pal. Business executives can have a video conference, rather than taking an international
flight. Government leaders can communicate faster and easier than ever before.
But connectivity has a down side. The increased global reach of the internet allows
anyone to contact...
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