As humans, we follow certain trends and latest issues in our society. If you’re late from these trends and latest issues, you may be called as “old school”or “You’re not a human at all.” It may be harsh and oppressive to hear but this is somehow accurate by the cause of the new technology and gadgets that some humans possess.
I know some of us have already heard the word “Pokemon” and I’m pretty sure some of you plays it. Presently, we always hear this “Pokemon Go” game and we invariably see kids, teenagers, and even adults playing this game on crossroads, parks, avenue, schools, homes, malls and even at churches. You can see them holding their gadgets particularly their phones, iPad, or tablets with their heads bent down and looking for a Pokemon or poke balls or what so ever that could upgrade their level. You can really see the ma-ddiction of the people; the madness and addiction of humans in the game. Some people says “Nakain na ng sistema si bes” (Bes was already eaten by the system), which is absurd but true. Do you think Pokemon Go has advantages in our lives that it could satisfy our needs because of its entertainment and escapism? Or is it all for disadvantages that ruins lives of thousands of people?
We know that everything we are inclined with are the things that are onerous to evade. Sometimes, we tend to forget the things that can happen and affects our lives. Focusing on the maddiction of Pokemon Go mania, I’m confident to say that it could bring enormous advantages and disadvantages to people who are inclined in playing the game. I’m implicit to say that it could bring entertainment to some people who play this because of having physical activities by walking or running or it could wash away their boredom. It could also be an activity that allows them to ignore real-life problems. How could people resist this?
However, if there is advantages, there is also disadvantages that affects the lives of the people in our society. When playing Pokemon Go, we could play it indoor but they commonly play it at outdoor places because they can find more Pokemon outside. Nonetheless, it must be a reminder for us to know how we can’t prevent accidents in our life. Some news has been emerging since the launch of the game on people getting injured because of starring and concentrating in playing while walking at any places that could be dangerous. There is also a big chance that people will get addicted on the said game, and if people will get addicted, they will constantly play the game and waste their precious time (Derin, 2016).
In our life, there comes a time when you just reflect on your own and think of the things that is happening around you. Considering the advantages of Pokemon Go mania, we must not let our life put into danger and menace. We must not waste our precious time on playing games that makes us lazier and introvert as a person. We must spend our priceless time to people and cherish their presence without the use of gadgets. After all, we have to know our limitations and we should know when and where we should play. Responsibility is the key!
You? Are you maddicted to Pokemon Go? Share us your thoughts!
jb. therese. puri. 