Matthew Murchie, 15, St Joseph College
When it was created 20 years ago, the internet was primarily a tool for communication. It was built so that people could send messages and transfer data.
As the internet spread across the globe, its potential for communication was realised. As technologies such as instant messaging and video conferencing emerged, it became ever more evident that there were no limits to how we could communicate through the internet.
The internet has also had a massive impact on society.
Blogs and social networking websites like Facebook have literally changed the way we communicate.
We can now form online communities whereby people chat, share videos, send music and even post their feelings, thoughts and emotions online for their friends to access.
Communication is no longer limited to just friends and family. Thanks to the internet, we now have the power to share our ideas and creations with the world.