What are the advantages and disadvantages of our ever- increasing use of computer technology?

technology influences in a positive way all branches of our life. Used on a world scale, not only does Internet improve communication, but also is a great source of information. Just imagine that 10 years ago you were not able to call friends in a very different part of the world without paying. In addition to this, you can make a video conference while business trip. Sending e- mails saves your time and it goes rapidly to the addressee. Furthermore, you can find necessary information for your work, or read the most recent news. From a medical stand point, computer are the basis of some technological solutions which were invented in order to use during surgery, or scanning your body. All of this tools are necessary to save someone’s life. What is more, when somebody may have an accident in a different city than he lives and lose consciousness, his data (disorders and other information such as diabetes) can be easily taken from incorporated server. That may also save his life. Moreover you can buy the newest digital camera from Japan by using Internet. It saves your time and very often money. As computer and Internet technology advances, it occupies an ever more significant place in our lives. On the other hand, this issue includes lots of disadvantages which are able to cause lots of pain to our society. From psychological point of view mental illnesses appear among all generations using computers. Gender, age and culture does not matter, they are all susceptible for addiction. Some phobias, depressions, suicides are unpleasant results of computer technology. Many people are dependent on it and very often some number of people become have lack of time for their families, because it takes control of them. Furthermore, using computers causes obesity and that is why distress to ourselves. Not only does it take control on our time but also teaches us an inappropriate schemes. For example, we do not prepare healthy food, or advertisements which were seen exert influence on us. The gravity of the problems faced, tell us that we have to use very carefully advantages of computer technology. Mobile phone is necessary, but addiction of it can damage someone’s life.         Taking everything into account as Andy Rooney once said: “Computers make it easier to do lots of things, but most of the things they make it easier to do not need to be done”. We are able to chose between things, what is more we control them- we are humans. Words 499 (476 of essay)