In the contemporary era, people are heavily influenced by the internet and social networking sites. Though this influence may be positive in terms of the virtual connectivity and better access to information, in my opinion, the internet and social media have a bigger negative impact. They make people inert and render age old traditions redundant.Of course, technological innovations have benefitted people in many ways. People today can connect with those living at far off places and interact with them with unprecedented convenience. In older days, it was almost impossible to talk with one’s kith and kin living in foreign countries in the event of an emergency. Furthermore, the internet and social networking sites facilitate dissemination of any news or information rapidly. Any event which is happening in one part of the world can be seen / watched by people at the same time throughout the globe. For instance, social networking sites such as YouTube present live coverage of any significant event throughout the world. Even so, in my opinion, the internet and social media make people lonely and unhealthy and render customs and traditions obsolete.