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# TITLE: Has the Internet been a net positive for humanity? [3b7174b2386afe02292eb32f63ec4e9f]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
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# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 2
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - The internet has been a net positive for humanity. The internet has revolutionised the way that people communicate, access information and share knowledge. It has made it easier for people to connect with each other, even across great distances. However, the internet is a double-edged sword and it is important to recognise the negative aspects of the internet as well as the positive. The internet can be used for bullying, exploitation and coercion. It can also be used to spread misinformation and lies, and this can have a negative impact on society. The internet has also had a negative impact on face-to-face interactions, encouraging the development of less complex and more rigid arguments. It is also important to recognise that not everyone has equal access to the internet. The internet has the potential to be a net positive for humanity, but we need to make sure that it is used in a positive way. We also need to make sure that the internet is used in a way that is respectful of people's privacy and personal data.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - The internet has been a net positive for humanity. The internet has revolutionised the way that people communicate, access information and share knowledge. It has made it easier for people to connect with each other, even across great distances. However, the internet is a double-edged sword and it is important to recognise the negative aspects of the internet as well as the positive. The internet can be used for bullying, exploitation and coercion. It can also be used to spread misinformation and lies, and this can have a negative impact on society. The internet has also had a negative impact on face-to-face interactions, encouraging the development of less complex and more rigid arguments. It is also important to recognise that not everyone has equal access to the internet. The internet has the potential to be a net positive for humanity, but we need to make sure that it is used in a positive way. We also need to make sure that the internet is used in a way that is respectful of people's privacy and personal data. In this way, a group of people with a range of views on a complex and controversial topic were able to have a good discussion and debate, and ultimately come to a consensus view that they could all agree on.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - There is no doubt that the internet has been a net positive for humanity. The internet has revolutionised the way that people communicate, access information and share knowledge. It has made it easier for people to connect with each other, even across great distances. However, the internet is a double-edged sword and it is important to recognise the negative aspects of the internet as well as the positive. The internet can be used for bullying, exploitation and coercion. It can also be used to spread misinformation and lies, and this can have a negative impact on society. The internet has also had a negative impact on face-to-face interactions, encouraging the development of less complex and more rigid arguments. It is also important to recognise that not everyone has equal access to the internet. The internet has the potential to be a net positive for humanity, but we need to make sure that it is used in a positive way. We also need to make sure that the internet is used in a way that is respectful of people's privacy and personal data.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - The internet has the potential to be a net positive for humanity, but we need to make sure that it is used in a positive way. We also need to make sure that the internet is used in a way that is respectful of people's privacy and personal data. We hope that you have enjoyed reading this blog post. If you have any feedback or would like to get in touch, please email us at: bloggingcompetition@senseaboutscience.org.
4: 1,3,2,4
1: 2,1,3,4