What are the disadvantages and advantages of modern information society?

Modern information society is a highly developed society, which provides people with many conveniences and opportunities, but at the same time there are some disadvantages.

Advantages:

1. Convenient access to information: With the development of modern information technology, people can get all kinds of information, including news, entertainment, education and so on, through the Internet, mobile phones and other devices. This brings great convenience to people's daily life and study.

2. Accelerate communication and cooperation: Modern technology makes distance no longer an obstacle to communication. Through e-mail and video conference, people can talk, exchange ideas and contact business matters quickly. This has also accelerated the cooperation between companies and countries.

3. Improve efficiency and reduce costs: Automated tools, robots and intelligent production equipment can improve work efficiency and reduce costs. Modern science and technology, especially artificial intelligence technology, has been widely used in various industries, thus promoting the improvement of production efficiency.

Disadvantages:

1. Indulge in the Internet: When we use the Internet too much to get information or entertainment, it may lead us to indulge in the Internet and ignore other important activities. This may affect our physical and mental health, sleep quality and learning effect.

2. Risk of information leakage: With the increase of cyber crimes, our personal information security has become a more serious problem. When we conduct daily activities through the Internet, we may disclose personal information, including sensitive information such as account passwords and identification.

3. Digital divide: Although many convenient technologies are enjoyed in developed countries, in some developing countries and remote areas, many people are unable to obtain the benefits brought by the development of information technology due to the lack of infrastructure and funds. This is the so-called digital divide.

4. Impact on job opportunities and job market: The application of automation technology has changed job demand and labor market. Although modern technology can improve production efficiency and reduce costs, it may also lead to the loss of job opportunities and job content in some traditional industries.