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HW W1: In the past, important knowledge about history and culture was stored in museums. However, today, people can see everything on the internet without paying any money. Therefore, we no longer need museums. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? = The internet will replace physical museums VER 1 - BC (9999) Many years ago, it seemed that the only way for people to learn about history and culture was to attend museums. This is no longer the case today, as advances in technology have allowed people to do so freely via the internet, which is why some people believe there is no point in retaining physical museums. I also hold this view, albeit with some reservations. Perhaps the foremost argument against keeping traditional museums lies in the costs associated with their upkeep. Governments are having to allocate millions of dollars to the operation and maintenance of public museums every year. This can take a toll on government coffers, especially those of developing and impoverished countries, which are already stretched thin. Of course, one might propose privatizing museums to alleviate this financial burden. However, with declining attendance rates and dwindling popularity, it is questionable whether private entities would be willing to assume responsibility for these potentially unprofitable ventures. A more cost-efficient solution here might be removing physical museums in favor of virtual displays. Granted, proponents of keeping museums often highlight their role as major tourist attractions, citing examples like The British Museum, the Louvre,