CYBERSPACE:-

The advent of the World Wide Web brought about a revolutionary change in the dissemination of information. A cultural transformation from the printed space to the cyberspace took place. It redefined the spatial dimensions of our universe.

There has not been any objection to the use of cyberspace among those who have enjoyed the varied benefits of cyberspace. But there has not been any objection to its misuse because of the havoc it creates in the modern world. Especially because the misuse of cyberspace has added one more category to the world of crimes, that is cybercrime.   

Benefits Of Technology In Enhancing Social Relations  

We are living in a world of technological revolution. Technology has raised our living standards and facilitated our transportation modes and so on. Moreover, the world has witnessed a great explosion in communication. This revolution in communication has brought its own advantages and disadvantages.

Firstly, technology makes communication faster. It reduced the distance between the individuals staying at two ends of the world. Within the click of the mouse or with a ring of the phone, messages can be immediately passed.

Secondly, technology affords diverse formats of interaction. This includes mobile phones, emails, fax, Facebook, WhatsApp etc. This gives enough scope for discussions and debates also.

Thirdly, technology provides entertainment services even inside our homes. We can watch movies and play games in the door and be happy and merry without the strain of going out.

Fourthly, technology helps group interactions possible through methods like teleconferencing, WhatsApp, Facebook etc.

Fifthly, technology helps to communicate seeing the face even we are miles apart. The services like  Skype make it possible.

 Merits Of Cyberspace 

The merits of cyberspace use are many and varied.

Firstly, there is the information explosion which helps us with the click of a mouse. The search engines are myriad, and it serves the purpose. We can download anything from legal texts and lists of great new restaurants to game software or interesting presentations.

Secondly, the entertainment services make our home itself a space for leisure and enjoyment. Cyberspace caters to the needs of all, irrespective of age and gender.

Thirdly, within a spark of the second, communication is possible through emails and other services. Messages and details can be speedily attached and sent.

Fourthly, there is scope for creating groups of real communities like WhatsApp, Facebook etc. People in these groups can engage in communication, discussions and debates.

 Demerits Of Cyberspace

But all these can create problems if cyberspace is misused.

Firstly, the freedom to download texts and other things itself is misused most of the time. Unwanted or illegal texts are also downloaded by some individuals.

Secondly, the entertainment services make people addicts to cyberspace. People may watch unnecessary sites. Small children may become addicts to games.

Thirdly, the communication services reduced distance between two persons staying at two ends of the world. But nowadays, these services have widened the distance between the minds.

Fourthly, the decibel level is high sometimes in the communities created with the help of cyberspace. Rude participants may make a revolution possible with the heated discussions.

Lastly, technology takes away the tedium and boredom of idling away the time. It can make leisure time lively and productive with fun and information.

To sum up, using cyberspace in an effective  or ineffective way, dependence on the user. It can be stated that the cyberspace has merits and demerits and our society needs growing up.