AnkitaNaik1990

Hi! I am preparing for GRE and below is an Issue essay that I could come up with in 30 minutes. I know that its not great and I need to work a lot on my word usage and sentence formation. I was hoping that you would be kind enough to read my essay and provide feedback. Thanks in advance!: Question: As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position. Response Essay: I disagree with the proposed statement. I believe that technology can help mankind when used for the betterment of mankind. Advancements in technology have helped mankind grow in all fields, may it be defence, science or commerce. The virtues of technology outdo its negatives. Technology can help man carry out mundane redundant tasks. Say there is a toothpaste production factory and one of the final tasks is to fix the cap on the head of the toothpaste tube. This task can be quite repetitive. If a human is allocated this work, then he will surely lose patience at some point of time. By replacing the human by a robot, this task can be achieved at a much faster rate. Similarly, complex machines can help carry out tasks which may not be possible by man such as manufacturing a car. On a similar vein, advanced computers can also help researchers solve complex algorithms with precision. Without the help of computers, this process would be time consuming which can be detrimental to a researcher’s work which tends to be time bound. However, there can be instances when technology can be a bane as well. Taking the context of today’s world, children tend to be tech-savvy at a very young age. Although the internet can be a vast source of knowledge, unrestricted access can also be detrimental. It can also lead to a redundant lifestyle. Some severe cases can also lead to physical and mental health issues such as poor vision, back and neck related problems. In conclusion, technology can be helpful to society when used it is used appropriately and with the right intentions.