Technology Has Exceed Our Humanity - Albert Einstein

Albert Perez
Ms. Ellen Rosen
ESL 185
Essay 1, 1st draft
September 18, 2017
Is Facebook socialization necessary in life?
Technology and use of the internet have grown over the years up to the point that presently the two have infiltrated the human race, creating opportunities, connections and opening a whole new world that has unbridled humanity. The existence of technology and internet use is of utmost importance as they advance every aspect of life. I am a proud beneficiary of advanced technology and a regular user of the internet, particularly Facebook, whose use has enhanced my socialization and networking. Nevertheless, my reliance on it raises the question, is Facebook socialization necessary in life?
Facebook is an online medium that provides socialization and networking of people with others. Through its use, individuals such as myself have developed and continually advanced the culture of sharing of one’s life with other people. On the positive side, this socialization creates an avenue whereby people can stay in touch with family members, friends, and other acquaintances. In my case, Facebook is an efficient platform for catching up with my cousins, aunts, high schools and college friends that reside in other states, thereby eliminating the hurdle of distance that reduces face-to-face interactions. Moreover, socializing through Facebooks promotes expressing of oneself. For individuals with low social skills or uncomfortable expressing themselves, Facebook enables them to strike up conversations, comfortably engage in discussions and vent comfortably without feeling embarrassed.
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