Essay Instructions for Writer

Write a 5–7 page academic essay (double-spaced, 12-point font, standard 1-inch margins).
Topic:

You must choose ONE of the following topics — I am choosing Topic 1: Are emerging information technologies (internet, social media, and artificial intelligence) making life in contemporary society better or worse? (Whichever view you take on this question, be sure to consider the counterarguments from the opposite view.)

in other word Are emerging information technologies (internet, social media, and artificial intelligence) making life in contemporary society better or worse?
→ Choose a clear position (better or worse), but also consider counterarguments from the opposite view.
Required Readings:
You must engage with authors from at least three different weeks from the latter portion of the course (after April 1). I am choosing the following three weeks:
– Gioia, Sacasas, Kriss (April 8)
– Farrell and Smith-Ruiu (April 29)
– Bostrom and Urban (May 6)
→ You must closely analyze their arguments, not just mention them. As always, we are looking for CLOSE engagement with the readings.
Rules and Warnings:
– NO plagiarism — absolutely no copying, including from AI tools.
– The essay must be 100% original, written by a human, in natural academic English.
– Please read the attached file: “Your Essay Must Present an Argument.docx” to follow the correct structure and tone.