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Double-edged Sword
is something that has both positive and negative consequences at the same time.
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1- Technology is often described as a double-edged sword. It gives people access to information, education, and global conversations. But it can also spread misinformation and increase social division.
2- Social media is another double-edged sword. It allows people to share ideas and build communities across cultures. But at the same time, it can create pressure, comparison, and sometimes hostility.
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Daily English Pod — Double-edged Sword. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00Hi everyone and welcome back to the English. Today's expression is thoughtful and very relevant to modern society. It's a double-edged sword. One more time, a double-edged sword. In the past some swords were sharpened on both sides. They were powerful weapons, but also dangerous to the person holding them. That's where the expression comes from. A double-edged sword is something that has both positive and negative consequences at the same time. Something that helps in one way but creates challenges in another. Now let's listen to some examples. Technology is often described as a double-edged sword. It gives people access to information, education and global conversations,
1:00but it can also spread misinformation and increase social division. Social media is another double-edged sword. It allows people to share ideas and build communities across cultures. But at the same time, it can create pressure, comparison and sometimes hostility. Even rapid economic development can be a double-edged sword. It can improve living standards and opportunities, while also creating inequality or environmental challenges. Many changes in society are like this. They bring progress, but also new questions. That's why it's important not only to celebrate change, but also to reflect on its consequences. Now it's your turn. Can you think of something in modern society that feels like a double-edged sword?
2:09Thanks so much for listening to Daily English. Stay curious, stay thoughtful and see you tomorrow.
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