The internet and computers have made the world a safer place in a variety of different ways. one big thing to point out is the immense amount of connectivity computers have given the people. For the majority of human existence, People were only able to interact and connect with the people that were in their general region. But, with the help of computers, people are now able to communicate with people from all around the world. with this connectivity, the world has been able to share tons of vital information and skills with everyone and knowledge and assistance was able to spread very fast. Another thing to point out is how computers have made work and getting things done much more efficiently. work has always been a difficult task for people throughout history, but with computers, A lot of work can get done in a reasonable amount of time, allowing things like companies and infrastructure to be maintained at a excellent rate. one last thing to consider is the amount of convenience computers have given the daily lives of individuals. phrases like, “You can live on the internet” have only become more true in modern day society. with online apps that allow people to have access to things of leisure and necessity right from their homes, a lot of people are able to live comfortably without leaving their homes for long periods of time. and not being outside as much means that you’re not going to be as exposed to the physical dangers of the world.

With all that being said, it must be pointed out that the internet has also had a large hand in making the world less safe as well. When exploring this, the first thing to point as a big cause is the same thing that helps make the world safe: connectivity. while the internet can be used to connect good hearted people, it can also do the same with nefarious people. with the internet being a place where any number of people can connect with anyone, its no surprise that a number of groups have sprung up over the years with inherently negative beliefs at their core. groups such as dangerous cults and radicals have a strong core base thanks to the internet and has motivated a number of horrible, violent incidents as a result. Another thing is the dissociative nature of computers. for many people, computers and the internet are like a fantasy, and as a result, view what they do and post on there as separate from the real world. this can easily lead to them doing very nefarious things like stalking and harassment, things that have real life impacts on their victims. one more thing to look at is its fueling of black markets. obviously things such as dealing drugs or prostitution arent things that should be done in plain sight in the middle of the day. so most of that goes on out of sight, and with the help of computers, people in this markets have been able to better manage their operations and all of the negativity that comes with it.