In the workplace

✅ Advantages

• New jobs have been created
• Computers speed up the repetitive, boring parts of jobs, leaving people free to do the creative, interesting parts
• Computers are cheap to run, so have lead to a reduction in the cost of manufactured goods
• Repetitive jobs, such as copying documents or stamping metal, are carried out more reliably by computers

❌ Disadvantages

• Some jobs have disappeared completely
• People worry about not being able to use new systems
• Learning new systems can take time
• New computer systems can be expensive to install

Effects on the environment

✅ Advantages

• Computers can replace paper documents, saving trees and processing
• Computer networks can be used to send products (such as films or music) that would otherwise be need to be shipped in lorries and planes

❌ Disadvantages

• Computers are made up of rare chemicals that need to be mined
• Computer are made up of toxic chemicals that are often not properly disposed of
• Computers use electricity, most of which comes from burning fossil fuels