The rise of terrorism is partly attributed to the evolution led by the Internet, where extremist idealogies get spread across physical boundaries. Is the Internet a bad thing to have? I personally don't think so. The advancement of technology brings about unprecedented changes to our lifestyle and if knowledge is power, the Internet has brought power to our fingertips. How we choose to use this power, whether to do good or bad, is the key to the outcome and impact.
With the Internet, we probably know a particular medical condition before even seeing the doctor, by "googling" the symptoms. We can do a detailed holiday planning even without visiting a country or be reliant on the experience of a tour guide. Because we are all connected on a platform e.g. social media, the appeal for help gets spread around faster and created more awareness. It is very heartwarming to see the community leverage on the Internet to render support for those in need, as seen in many crowdsourcing and fundraising campaigns.
The Internet is a tool that is made possible by the intelligence of men. Just as human intelligence, it must be used wisely to benefit mankind, to justify it's worth and purpose. A knife is a very useful tool in the kitchen, but it can also be a weapon to hurt others. I encourage you to make full use of your gifts, your talents, your strengths and your intelligence, together with all the tools available, to create a positive impact in this world. Be knife that is the prized asset of every chef and homemaker and not rusty knife that is idling in one corner.
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