Wednesday 26 October 2011

What are the pros and negative points about this debate topic "Computers have changed life for the better"?

I have a debate next term. And I don't know if we are positive or negative. So I need points for both. Please list any points as possible. Thank you, need asap.
What are the pros and negative points about this debate topic %26quot;Computers have changed life for the better%26quot;?
The idea behind debate practise is that you learn how to enumerate the talking points by yourself as far as is practical.



I'll give you a few pointers to get you started, but you should be able to do this on your own and be able to expand upon them depending on where you want to go with your argument.



Think about what %26quot;better%26quot; means in terms of lifestyle. The definition of %26quot;better%26quot; tends to be a very subjective thing, so it would be worth spending time defining what it could mean while also presenting your points. Does it mean:



More disposable income (are people / organisations able to use computers to make money, can they save money in anyway i.e. do they lower the total cost of a process, or do they struggle to pay for themselves in productivity terms)?



More enjoyment of life (do computers provide any new experiences that are enjoyable, do the experiences made possible detract from any other previously available experiences)?



Less problems in life (do computers cause problems for people, or do they solve problems - are there any specific groups or types of people who benefit from computers more or less than others)?



It's worth bearing in mind that the computer originated as a scientific tool first and only relatively recently has it seen use as a vector for entertainment with the accompanying influx of amateur users.



So, having said that, you might want to partition your argument into two axes: %26quot;work vs play%26quot; and %26quot;professional vs amateur users%26quot; pro's and con's. Those distinctions should allow for a much more structured debate.
What are the pros and negative points about this debate topic %26quot;Computers have changed life for the better%26quot;?
positive-information- htings like google(amazing)



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