It is undeniable that the average person’s lifestyle has changed enormously during the last few decades owing to the huge impact of modern technology and economic development.

Some people believe that modern life is much better than in the past. As evidence of this, they point to improvements in healthcare and education and the general increase in the standard of living. Furthermore, they argue that machines have changed working conditions and reduced the need for hard physical labour, and they talk about the large leisure industries that have transformed people’s free time.

On the other hand, it can also be argued that some changes have had a negative impact on our lives. For example, there has been a negative impact on both the natural and human environments. In addition, stress from all the pressure in today’s schools and workplaces may have reduced the quality of life in social terms. Having access to more things and more entertainment cannot compensate for the loss of social relationships. One reason for this loss is that families spend less time together and, as a result, crime rates and divorce rates have increased and people have lost any sense of community.

In conclusion, I think there is evidence to suggest that some of the changes we have experienced in the modern world have affected our lives in a negative way, especially in terms of the family and the environment. But overall, it is clear that most of these changes have been good for the majority of people. Nevertheless, I feel we need to ensure that these positive changes can be sustained and shared more in the future.