Question

debate on computers should be banned for 2 days

Answer 1

Reasons why computers should be banned for 2 days:

Health issues- A blanket ban will help people take a break and relax, giving the most tired muscles, of the wrist and neck region in particular, a chance to recuperate.

Employee motivation- A thoughtful ban like this can send out a positive message to the workforce in general, that the government does care for their health. It may possibly motivate the executives and increase productivity in the following days.

Digital Detox- This is a phrase that has become quite common. Digital detoxification refers to the conscious efforts made to stay away from gadgets so as to avoid an overload of stimuli. While using computers, humans get stimuli in many ways, especially visual and auditory stimuli. An overdose of such stimuli in the long run causes many psychological and sleep disorders. The ban might help create awareness of such health conditions.

Social interactions- Studies (conducted primarily on the youth in countries like America) suggest that people are extremely dependent on online interactions, so much so that they are beginning to lose touch with the real life. Many youngsters find it challenging to have a meaningful face to face conversation. The ban might bring them back to reality and give them the opportunity to interact with people around.

 Reasons why computers should NOT be banned for 2 days:

Economic issues- If no work is done for 2 days, there will be economic chaos in the country. No banking transactions will go through, thus hindering the completion of deals or unnecessarily causing delay in bill payments. It can even cause the stock markets to crash. Students, businessmen, petrol pump owners, shopkeepers and the common man, everyone will be adversely affected.

Academic issues- Students working on a deadline will have difficulty in finishing their projects. Also, those involved in research might end up losing their focus due to the forced break.

Wastage of resources- Employees will be forced to either take two holidays or sit idle at work. It amounts to breaking the momentum of the workers and also encouraging wastage of resources including time and manpower.

Psychological issues- Many people are addicted to computers, for a variety of reasons ranging from workaholism, listening to music, social media to online shopping. A ban might disrupt their regular routine and cause psychological distress.