According to recent study, the more time people use the Internet, the less time they spend

with real human beings. Should we worry about the effect this is havi ng on social interaction or should we see the Internet as a way opening up new c ommunication possibilities worldwide? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own exp erience or knowledge. (You should write at least 250 words) =-=-=-=I strongly view the Internet as a means of opening up new communication possibil ities worldwide. In this essay I shall elaborately explain my view point. Internet is a type of Media. It is a means of unit as well as mass communication . It is a mode of information and entertainment too. Other types of media are br oadly, News Papers, Magazines, Radio and Television. Internet, News Papers and T V are the most popular media these days. TV had replaced Radio & listening to ra dio has become obsolete now. In the recent days, Internet has gained maximum popularity. This is capable of g iving information on any subject, product, and service, utility including past h istory and news. Because of wide spread computerization these days, this has become popular. Espe cially students and younger generation use it the most. Majority of population use Internet for news and entertainment. One gets latest information and can keep pace with the time. Needless to say Information Is Power . Internet also helps promoting business through advertisements of variety of late st products & services. Besides there are many exclusive business portals on web sites that give minute-by-minute information on Stock Markets & the Business Wor ld. Educational, Training and Developmental programs are also available on websites. These are pretty beneficial for the community and especially students. In addit ion many awareness programs on Health & Environment play very important role in our lives. Indeed in the Internet communication, personal touch has reduced to a very great extent. However taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of interne t, the advantages are many and disadvantages are very few. In summary, the Internet is a means of opening up new communication possibilitie s worldwide. (272 Words)