The document provides an outline for an essay discussing views on whether modern lifestyles are positive or negative compared to past lifestyles. It identifies the issues, clarifies the position, and puts the paragraphs in logical order. The organization of main ideas is signaled, with paragraphs on how lifestyles have undoubtedly changed, arguments that present life is better due to improvements, and arguments that some changes have negatively impacted lives. Each main idea is supported with examples.