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There are many controversial opinions on significant
advances in technology. Nowadays, it is possible to translate foreign languages
automatically by using smartphone applications or online services. Although some
argue that this technology has many glitches and is not helpful in real life
situations, I strongly believe that automatic translation has brought more
benefits to society.
On the one hand, there are drawbacks of advancements
in this technology. For example, one problem of automatic translation is that
it is not always accurate. According to a survey conducted by Seoul National
University, over 60% of people who had used translation applications answered
that they experienced miscommunication with foreigners because of the incorrect
translation. In addition, if this technology continues to progress, it is
projected that it will substitute for human translators in the future. This can
cause a higher unemployment rate, and serious economic issues. In this sense,
this modern technology seems detrimental to society.
On the other hand, translation services in
smartphones have brought a lot of convenience in contemporary society. Due to the
rapid growth of air travel and globalization, it is common to see people travel
abroad. After the introduction of automatized translation services,
international travel has become much easier and even more popular. For example,
some people hesitated to travel foreign countries in the past because they were
afraid of not being able to communicate with local people. However, thanks to the
development of technology, tourists can read signboards or menus via Google
translators. Even though the translation is sometimes imperfect, there is no
problem with using this function for saying simple key phrases while travelling. (이 문장은 굳이 필요하진 않습니다.)
In conclusion, despite the possible drawbacks
that can be caused by automatic translation, there are a lot of benefits of it.
By using automatized translation function, people can enjoy foreign travels
without nervousness, and communicate with each other more easily. In the
future, human beings will be able to exchange complicated opinions without
language barriers, due to the advancement in this technology. |