E-mail: A Double Edged Sword

With the increasing sophistication of technology in society, email is becoming an integral part of our society. I believe that for the most part, the use of e-mail is a necessary mode of communication that is needed today's modern world. This is seen especially in the workplace or even education. These days, information is always being passed around via e-mail, be it an office memo or a CTools notification for an English class. When used correctly, e-mail is a very efficient communication method, yet when used to procrastinate, to waste time, or to overindulge, one can be consumed by the vicious cycle of returning emails and becoming inefficient. This parallels the concept of a double edged sword, where it's initially use is quite helpful, but there are drawbacks to extended use, harming the user.

For myself, being unattached to e-mail has no grave consequences, since I do not use it very much to begin with. Mostly, the mail of importance that I receive is related to class and homework. Yet even without email, I have other means to communicate with others that allows me to remain connected to society. If I am unreachable via e-mail, texting and phone calls are still available, but I believe that even these methods have their short comings. If my phone was to run out of battery, I would have no way to communicate other than word of mouth. Thus, I would be almost completely out of touch with everyone unless I meet them face to face. Ultimately,by having an e-mail, it remains as a additional form of communication that connects me to society, should others fail.