Question

read the claim: in modern society, people are spending too much time using technological devices. now, read the counter - claim: proponents of technology point out the way it has improved communication. they note that less than a century ago, it took months to communicate with someone on the other side of the world. now it takes only seconds. which is the best rebuttal to the counter - claim? a) these supporters have a point, especially when you consider how dangerous it used to be to try to travel over great distances. b) but these supporters ignore the fact that people do not always use their gadgets to reach out and, instead, allow technology to isolate them. c) however, people can use all sorts of technology to communicate, with new models of cell phones and computers appearing regularly. d) communication is very important to progress in society, and technology is one part of advancing our ability to connect.

Explanation:

The claim is that people spend too much time using technological devices. The counter - claim is about the improvement in communication due to technology. The best rebuttal should address the over - usage aspect while countering the communication improvement argument. Option B does this by pointing out that people don't always use gadgets for reaching out and instead let technology isolate them, which challenges the positive view of technology in the counter - claim.

Answer:

B. But these supporters ignore the fact that people do not always use their gadgets to reach out and, instead, allow technology to isolate them.