Certain individuals claim that modern life is made easier by new communication technologies, such as cell phones and electronic mail. Nevertheless, other people feel that this technology promotes modern ills, such as what is called "rush disease", where anyone feels too rushed and stressed. This short essay presents the main advantages and disadvantages of modern communication.

First of all, in terms of benefits, communication is now more affordable and simpler. In the past, humans sent smoke signals to warn nearby tribes. Years later, sending a letter could take weeks on horseback. Today, with just a few clicks or button presses, we can send a message to another part of the planet, we have video chat technology and electronic payments. In addition, productivity has vastly improved thanks to the communication boom. Sectors such as healthcare, banking, manufacturing, and sales have increased their reach and profits, which translates into economic development, comfort, and a better quality of life.

However, there are some drawbacks. As mentioned earlier, modern communication technology has brought with it new negative trends. One might notice a culture of over-productivity, where doing more in less time is praised no matter what; spokespeople say that depression and stress are the main illnesses of this generation and terms like "rush disease" and "burnout" are more common. In addition, human interaction has become less important over time. Most people don't enjoy a real face-to-face conversation when they look at their phone every minute or when not having a phone makes people feel insecure or vulnerable, for example.

In summary, modern communication technology has brought some pros and cons to our lives. Perhaps, as human beings, we should be more aware of how this is affecting us. Some bad habits could be changed, and we could give more value to human interaction again. Also, maybe it is time to consider new communication laws and productivity schemes where being human and enjoying our present are key factors.