ARE WE USING THE INTERNET, OR IS THE INTERNET USING US?

Through the rapid development of the modern technology, people begin relying on the internet (a
little over the top...sometimes). But the internet has proven itself to be a worthy piece of "work" that
has gotten millions and millions of people hooked, however, there is a saying, "If there is light, there must also be darkness." As we explore the brightest part of the internet; we might occasionally wander through the "shadowy" and "unpleasant" side. So is the internet using us, or are we using the internet?

                                                       
     
                                        Are We Being Used?
Based on few of the evidences I found; they proved that internet actually has a pretty "dark" side. From virus infested webpages to web search trackers on Google; internet is filled with greedy hackers and tons of people brainwashed by profits. So are we being used? Yes, sadly, we are being used nearly everyday. Do you see the ads that randomly popped up on Google about what you've just searched ten minutes ago....yeah we're being targeted for profit. I recently just searched up the price of a game I've wanted for a month now, 20 minutes later an ad on a website told me that the particular game I wanted is on sale in Walmart for $19.99. Coincidence? I think not. This tells us that our action on the internet is being monitored 24/7 by artificial intelligence or some nerdy kid on the computer (I felt a tingling sense of PRIVACY VIOLATION!) Also, did you know that Facebook has the right to claim and sell your information once it has been posted, I bet 99.9% of Facebook users are shocked to know that because you did not read through 30 pages of user agreement and instead just "sold" your soul to the devil.

                                                               Are We Using?

After coming out from the dark side, how are you feeling? Perhaps... used, betrayed by your most trusted tool? Well do not worry, because for every dark side there is a bright side! There are several user friendly websites and platforms such as Edmodo, CBC News and Khan Academy that are specifically designed to satisfy your needs. From education to entertainment such as Netflix, you get to stream and watch your favourite movies without checking on the TV schedule for just under $10 a month! Or YouTube where you can watch thousands of videos about your favourite topics and have daily interactions with the most popular Youtubers; there are no limits to what you can do using the internet!


Though internet can be tough sometimes, but knowing what the internet can do will make your web-cruising much easier and enjoyable.

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