What Is The Negative Impact The Internet Has On People?
Some of the negative aspects of the Internet, which have impacted people around the globe are many and varied. First I would say the Internet is the source of instant, inexhaustible information. Good, bad, correct and incorrect information with the potential to build lives and destroy lives. Positive and negative impact lies in the heart and mind of the user. 1. It is a source for false propaganda far and against countries and groups within the world community 2. One-sided information is rampant on many/varied topics 3. Attacks on individuals, groups, political systems, faith, etc. 4. It presents western cultures and language as dominant over all others 5. It creates a false atmosphere of security and a sense of control over others 6. It provides a vehicle for corruption of hearts and minds; changes/influences moral/ethical behaviors of some adults and youth and It is also positive!
Another negative impact has been the way in which some people have used the internet as an imaginary ‘world’ and an escape from reality. Many people are now using the internet as a way of shopping and as such this has lead to lack of contact with other people and a closure of many local and high street shops. This in turn has had a terrible economic and social effect on many communities. We need to be aware of the pitfalls of using the internet too much and it’s implications for economic and social life. People who use the internet and work from home can become very isloated and loose contact with other people they would meet in a normal working environment. The internet can be used by unscrupulous people to spread cruel and immoral images and information and it’s difficult to act against them at present. Use with care the internet has alot going for it but it needs much tighter controls than are in force at present.
