Computer makes it easier to communicate: Or harder!

Whether computer makes it easier or harder to communicate is a difficult question to answer. On the one hand, email, texti,ng and social media have become the norm for communication – an easy way for people to stay connected with friends and family. But on the other hand, why do we want these computer-based technologies when we could just call someone or simply meet up? This can be problematic because it’s so easy to misinterpret another person’s tone in a message that it can lead to more misunderstandings than necessary

At the same time, we can’t seem to live without these, modern computer-related technologies. It’s because they make it easier to keep in touch with distant people. This is why communication within our society has become so difficult; it seems that we are constantly trying to be in two places at once. The core of the question is if technology creates a more efficient or confusing world for communication.

Computer makes it easier or harder to communicate?

The first thing to note about the computer is that it cannot make a person feel less lonely, or more comfortable in communicating. At this stage, the ways a computer can help in communication are limitless; by keeping people from being bored, by allowing them to pursue self-education via the internet and others; however, the computer can never even come close to human intimacy.

We’ve called a computer “the ultimate multitasker” in this sense; it allows us to do multiple things at once without having to worry about others. In reality, however, the computer is very inefficient at multitasking, and can only manage simple tasks. In terms of communication, on the other hand, it’s too easy to misinterpret the tone of someone’s text by placing too much emphasis on words, which often leave out context.

This is especially true if it’s a relationship that needs maintenance – such as long-distance friendships and relationships – because computer makes easier for people to communicate and keep in touch without having to meet in person through harder attempts or talk over the phone.

If we were honest, however, there would come forward more arguments for the prior statement. In fact, communication has been a constant barrier in human relationships throughout human history. This is especially true if it’s a relationship that needs maintenance – such as long-distance friendships and relationships – because the computer makes it easier for people to communicate and keep in touch without having to meet in person through harder attempts or talk over the phone. Although nowadays, people do not really have to live this way.

But, at the same time, it's true that communication is difficult.

This is because,

Communicate computer makes harder or easier

We often misinterpret the tone of a message as using technology to communicate can create feelings of isolation or alienation; in addition, it can become very easy to feel alone. It’s because we are not aware of those who are different or think differently from what we do. How much you know about someone can be determined by their postings on social media. However, this can be very misleading as people sometimes post pictures or comments that make them look better than they actually are. Communication is a very important aspect of a relationship. And, sometimes we hear things that don’t necessarily match up with our own experiences.

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To conclude,

So, the computer can be very helpful in communication in that it let us focus on one thing at a time. But it’s important to remember that only people who are interested in communicating with others can really benefit from this. Some people use the computer for fun and for educational purposes, but others prefer to communicate face-to-face. In the end, it’s up to the individual to decide how to use technology and what works best for them.

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In overall, we can say that the computer makes communication easier, but not all communications are created equal. It is not very easy to communicate with some people, because of how they talk; or because you are talking to them over a computer screen. But if you know it is going to be harder to communicate with someone through a computer device, it’s better not to; and just be on your own.

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