How society is affected thorugh Internet
Buying goods and services (for example banking) over the internet has both negative and positive aspects on society. These can be explained below:
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Positive aspects for society
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Negative aspects for society
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Shops and banks are open 24/7
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Close down of shops/banks in city centres
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Access to shops and banks is global
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Increased risk of hacking/fraud
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Less pollution since less travelling
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Less personal service/more impersonal
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Disabled people aren't disadvantaged
(no need to travel)
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Loss of jobs because of closures of
banks/shops
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Busy people can shop/bank when they
want and where they want
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Less social interaction between people -
just sit at home using computer
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If you live in a remote area, it is much
easier to access shops/banks
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Less activity for people - leads to a less
overweight/healthy population
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Less expensive (cost savings to shop/
bank + more competition - savings are
passed on to the customer)
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Less environmentally friendly since more
goods sent out by post - waste from
packaging significantly increases
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