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IELTS Essay: Some people think that technology makes life complex, so we should make the l...

Prompt

Some people think that technology makes life complex, so we should make the life simpler without using the technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#technology simplicity#digital minimalism#quality of life#technological trade-offs#back-to-basics

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 argues whether tech is the problem; Band 9 deconstructs what 'complexity' means, shows technology as response to existing demands, and explores selective adoption vs wholesale rejection.

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Key concepts in this essay

technology as tool vs root cause
quality of life dimensions (health, connection, convenience)
complexity sources (societal, economic, not just technological)

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Romanticizing 'simpler times' without evidence that life was actually better or less complex in practical terms
False causation: assuming technology causes complexity rather than technology being a response to existing complexity
Ignoring that 'simpler life without technology' would mean losing medical care, communication, food supply systems, etc.

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