Promise Yang, G10, RDF International School The development of science and technology has been progressing since the birth of mankind. From the beginning of the Stone Age to the current high-tech age, mankind has been making progress. But with the advancement of science and technology, will humankind become more lonely? From my point of view, I don’t think that the development of technology will make human beings more lonely. Though there are many people who like to look at their phones when hanging out with friends and family, I believe that only happens in boring conversations or awkward situations. True friends will listen to you instead of staring at their smart phones. I believe that technology is a great way to get into contact with other people and make us more sociable. We can get in touch with our friends on WeChat or QQ regardless of distance and time differences. I think socializing on smart phones can promote relationships with our friends. In addition, with the development of the video game industry, many teenagers began to play video games. As most of the games require teamwork, I think the phonetic function of the smart phones provides a convenient way for players to connect with each other operationally and emotionally. Nowadays, we usually use smart phones to invite our friends to go out to eat, drink and have fun. I think smart phones will not make people feel lonely; instead, they make it easier for us to communicate with others. | 