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The Internet is absolutely beneficial. At home and work, the Internet quickly is quickly replacing our traditional communication methods because of its efficiency. The Internet overcomes distances between A and B, so the role of information over the wire in a society becomes bigger and more important. Bargh and McKenna mentioned that the Internet is also a mass medium because it can reach over thousands people at the same time. Although some people worry about the increased usage of the Internet reduces face-to-face communications which may cause negative outcomes, such as loneliness. However, the interactivity of the Internet encourages meeting new people and networking the people who we have already known.

The authors of The Internet and democratic debate said the internet plays a huge role in people’s news gathering. Whether it is political and economical news, more and more people are exposed on the internet than any other media today. Internet also provides different views that “traditional” media don’t. I think that is the most unique advantage having the internet. Internet is able to affect somebody without direct meetings, and it has the power to change other people.

We talked about the bad sides of the internet addiction last week, such as anonymity. However, I think the internet works positively overall because it brings more chances that we can participate in. It supports the democracy from the bottom, offers more opportunities whatever the interests are, and lets to meet different people.