Billie / Cameroon 
Is life better or worse in this digital era?
Hi, my name is Billy and I am currently living in South Africa. My question today is life better or worse in this digital era?
Okay, so one thing is we sure life is better because you're able to watch this video and I'm able to make this video for you to watch. So I would say life is great with that. However, I would say that it actually depends because although life is supposedly increasing with the amount of technology that we are exposed to right now, I think the quality of life has decreased. There's a lot of people that are digitally connected or digitally informed.
However, quality wise, the quality of their friendship, the quality of their connections, or even just the quality of the entertainment that they are exposed to or their watch has decreased to a severe level. Although life is better because I can call you at any time and you can answer. I think that it's very hard for people to keep a quality of life that makes them happy and that makes them feel fulfilled.
What about you? Do you think life is better or worse in this digital era? I'd like to hear from you.
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digital era
Meaning: The time now, when people use a lot of computers, phones, and the internet.
Examples:
- Do you think life is better or worse in this digital era?
- We live in a digital era with fast communication.
supposedly
Meaning: People say something is true, but you are not sure.
Examples:
- Life is supposedly better with more technology.
- He is supposedly the best player, but I’m not sure.
digitally connected
Meaning: Using phones or the internet to stay in touch with others.
Examples:
- Many people are digitally connected now.
- Even kids are digitally connected with their friends.
digitally informed
Meaning: Knowing things because of the internet or digital tools.
Examples:
- They are digitally informed, but still not happy.
- Students today are more digitally informed than ever.
exposed
Meaning: To see or experience something new or often.
Examples:
- We are exposed to a lot of technology.
- Children are exposed to too much screen time.
at any time
Meaning: Whenever you want; no set time.
Examples:
- I can call you at any time.
- You can watch videos at any time of the day.
quality of life
Meaning: How good and enjoyable someone’s life is.
Examples:
- The quality of life has decreased for many people.
- Exercise and sleep help improve your quality of life.
fulfilled
Meaning: Feeling happy and complete in life.
Examples:
- People want to feel fulfilled, not just busy.
- I feel fulfilled when I help others.
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