Free # 9 The Possible Disadvantage of Internet Access

Our texts don’t elaborate much on the digital divide between members of our society. Because certain people are unable to afford computers and monthly internet access, they are also incapable of gaining the necessary knowledge, most online users have, to survive in this technological-based society of ours. With the economy becoming increasingly knowledgeable, access to information and communication has to do with one's economic opportunity. It is possible that people who lack certain economic opportunities also lack specific research and educational skills. On the other hand, I am interested to see what benefits people gain who don’t have access to the internet. Are their communication skills more enhanced than online users? Are their relationships with people more personable or are they more distant? It is common for people who communicate through different forms of media, to lack specific communication skills that are essential to survive in professional and personable atmospheres. Researching online has the ability to educate people, however learning the old fashion way through books and newspapers is often seen to be more effective. Someone is able to educate them self through old forms of media without the necessary economic opportunity, the internet requires. Our texts discuss the negative characteristics that result from internet access, yet lack the details and reasoning of the advantages and disadvantages people experience who don’t have access to the internet.