Information Technology

    Nowadays, there is a widespread concern over the use of information technology. Generally speaking, it is widely believed that it has several positive aspects as follows. First and foremost, the internet, a typical application of information technology, presents an opportunity for the advancement of acquisition and application of knowledge. What’s more, the internet provides people with a virtual existence which is far more appealing than the traditional life. For instance, people are able to watch various TV programs or even movies, instructive or entertaining, after a day’s hard work. In addition, with the help of frequently used softwares like msn or QQ, it is also very convenient for us to contact with our relatives and friends even if they are thousands of miles away from us.

    However, we cannot deny the fact that the information technology also has its side effects. To begin with, the problem of information security is undoubtedly the most serious and threatening. Some malicious hackers would take advantage of the technology to invade our computers and steal our private information, such as our ID card numbers and the password of our e-bank accounts. What’s more, some youngsters could not resist the temptation of sexy photo gates, which is obviously harmful for their psychological health. Last but not the least, many people have difficulty coping with the increased social and technological complexity and the overload brought forth by the information technology.

    To sum up, we should try to bring the advantages of the information technology into full play, and reduce the disadvantages to the minimum at the same time. In that case, we will definitely make a better use of the information technology.