Is the Internet good for human beings? Or is this new technology making our lives worse? When the Internet was not a part of our daily lives, we relied primarily on mail and newspapers as a means of communication. As a result, we couldn't immediately retrieve each other's information. Yet, now that the Internet has become a part of our lives, it gives us the benefit of instant access to the web just by using a smart device. Honestly, every technology has its pros and cons. I believe that the Internet is like a double-edged sword, which has both positive and negative impacts. Although the Internet has some negative consequences, such as an increase in plagiarism, it is generally beneficial to us. It enriches our knowledge; it helps us communicate more easily with others; it gives us more opportunities for learning and access to information; and it contributes greatly to the intellectual development of people. Some people may think that the Internet does not help us gain more knowledge because we spend more time on the Internet than reading books. Reading books is definitely a way to enrich your knowledge. However, I believe that the Internet really enriches our knowledge. The Internet is widespread and allows us to learn the news, culture and languages ​​of other countries online. If we want to know what is happening in a specific foreign country, we can simply search for its name on a search engine. We will then be able to know the current situation in this region. Moreover, we can also learn different languages ​​through the Internet. As our society becomes international and competitive, it is truly necessary for each of us to learn at least one additional language in addition to our native language. Internet gives us man... middle of paper ...... save "125 million trees" from being cut down, the possibility of sandstorms will also be reduced. Works Cited Pinker, Steven. “The Mind Over Mass Media.” The Norton Sampler: short composition essays. 8th ed. Ed.Thomas Cooley. New York: Norton, 2013. 559-562. Print.Carr, Nicholas. “Hal and I.” The Norton Sampler: short composition essays. 8th ed. Ed.Thomas Cooley. New York: Norton, 2013. 563-569. Print.Hustko, Joe. “Are e-readers more environmentally friendly than books? New York Times August 31, 2009, sec. Green. Internet. May 4, 2014. Stephens, Anastasia. "Want to increase your IQ? Then log in for an hour a day." The Mail on Sunday (London, England) December 13, 2009, sec. Health. Internet. May 4, 2014. Wu, Janet. “On the way home.” The Norton Sampler: short composition essays. 8th ed. Ed.Thomas Cooley. New York: Norton, 2013. 206-210. Print.