However, the advent of technology has also brought negative consequences that could undermine our society if allowed to continue unchecked. Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of technology is dehumanization. Computers have wrought vast changes in communication. With computers, communication is now faster, cheaper, and more reliable. The hand-written letter is becoming obsolete as electronic mail quickly gains more appeal.
Electronic mail is almost instantaneous, but most importantly it is free for most college students.
Naturally, they prefer to use this system rather than the slow, expensive US Postal Service. However, due to the low cost and availability of electronic mail, students often spend hours upon hours writing messages to friends and family while neglecting to interact with fellow students. As a result, college students are losing their adeptness in social interaction, an important quality in today's society. However, the anonymous aspects are often too tempting for college students and adults alike. They create fictional personalities and adopt language they would otherwise reject as being immoral.