<p>Assignment: Is the world changing for the better?</p>
<p>Essay:</p>
<p>The world has changed so immensely in the past few centuries that things that were commonplace then are virtually unheard of now. These changes have improved our qualities of life by providing medical advances, convenient access to information and an ease of communication, all of which have certainly made the world a better place.</p>
<p>In the olden days, having something as harmless as the flu could have killed you. Thankfully, antibiotics and other kinds of narcotics have been developed to make the flu nothing more but a slight setback that doesnt last more than a couple of days. Advances such as chemotherapy have helped to make the lives of millions of cancer patients better. Innovations in medicine have made it rare to contract diseases that could make you terminally ill, and has hence extended life expectancies in countries all around the world.</p>
<p>With technology such as the Internet, information is only a couple clicks away. This easy access encourages young people to find out more about their interests, since getting information is almost effortless. It makes completing school assignments tenfold easier as well. As more and more young people acquire a thirst for knowledge, there will be more innovation and they can help to make the world a better place. </p>
<p>Lastly, technology has also made communication no problem for people living on opposite ends of the world. Social networking sites such as Facebook allow people to post on each others walls and to share pictures by tagging them in them. This way, people can easily be updated on other peoples lives. If they want to talk face to face, they dont have to fly across the Atlantic; they can simply open up Skype. The video-chatting software gives people the chance to see the other peson live on camera so that they can communicate just as they would if they were to see each other in real life. Communication has become increasingly accessible throughout the years, which in turn has helped improve our lives.</p>
<p>In conclusion, the evolvement of technology means the world will never stop changing. So far, it has already saved lives, made information accessible from almost any place and time, and made trans-Atlantic relationships possible with easier communication; who knows what else will develop in the future. Hence, it is absolutely true to say that the world is changing for the better, and will continue to for a very long time. </p>
<p>I used factual examples because I couldn't think of any literary or historical examples that would fit the prompt, and I'm not sure if this works because I've only ever seen people use literary/historical/personal examples in their essays.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading and grading!</p>