Question 6-10 A. Humans are valued less B. Privacy issues have increased C. Intellectual property theft and piracy D. There is a lack of human relations E. Technology: A double-edged sword (6) __________ As online social networking increasingly replaces real face-to-face and physical contact, alienation can increase, as well as problems such as cyber-bullying, online stalking, and cybercrime, which are related to the anonymity of the internet. Humans are social animals, so a lack of ...

Question 6-10

A. Humans are valued less

B. Privacy issues have increased

C. Intellectual property theft and piracy

D. There is a lack of human relations

E. Technology: A double-edged sword

(6) __________

As online social networking increasingly replaces real face-to-face and physical contact, alienation can increase, as well as problems such as cyber-bullying, online stalking, and cybercrime, which are related to the anonymity of the internet. Humans are social animals, so a lack of physical contact could lead to depression and anxiety. If we become detached from real-world communications, it will be difficult to be a functioning member of society and interact with others in a professional setting.

(7) __________

The roles of humans in the workplace are replaced by computers. Outsourcing has meant bigger profits for companies, but a decline in wages and conditions and more unemployment for ordinary workers, especially in Western nations. Multinational corporations are increasingly impossible to control by individual nation-states. It is estimated that 20 million jobs will be replaced by robots by 2030. This means that we must use our innovativeness to create new jobs for those whose skills can be automated.

(8) __________

As a matter of fact, it becomes difficult to control personal information in the digital and internet world. Financial details can be hacked into, candid photos or videos posted on the web, slurs, and accusations made against people’s characters, and personal identities can be stolen. With password managers, although they make it so you don’t need to memorize anything, it is really easy for someone who steals a computer and gains instant access to private accounts. And with site cookies, your information may not be encrypted, and thus be accessed by anyone.

(9) __________

Media can be digitalized and then distributed across the internet very easily, and the process seems impossible to control. Ultimately, it will lead to a decline in artistic and creative quality, as people no longer have the time and funds to pursue projects. It can be difficult and time-consuming to track down every thief or pirate, and there are often legal hurdles in the way.

(10) __________

The technological revolution will only continue - and we must learn how to adapt to all ofthis new technology. There are advantages and disadvantages to every advancement made, so it is impossible to deem technology a good or bad thing. The only thing we can do is try to utilize our newfound knowledge and resources to improve our world, rather than destroy it.

(6) __________

As online social networking increasingly replaces real face-to-face and physical contact, alienation can increase, as well as problems such as cyber-bullying, online stalking, and cybercrime, which are related to the anonymity of the internet. Humans are social animals, so a lack of physical contact could lead to depression and anxiety. If we become detached from real-world communications, it will be difficult to be a functioning member of society and interact with others in a professional setting.