Pokemon Go Compare And Contrast

While many criticize Pokemon Go, claiming that it does not increase the attention to nature and historical/important locations, based on my own experiences, I can say the opposite. While at a summer camp, before Pokemon Go was launched, my daily routine was very limited and predictable, only travelling between my classes, the gym, the library and the dining hall. However, after Pokemon Go was released, I began to walk around more - often even walking miles to go to a nearby town and explore. This not only increased my physical activity, one of its objectives, but also created a reason for me to walk longer distances. In addition, while walking to these nearby towns, I wasn't merely staring at my phone like most people would think, but instead left it by my side, looking around at my surroundings and the different environments. Furthermore, the pokestops also sometimes contained a short description of the location or "object", allowing me to learn more about it. I even walked to a few parks throughout my summer camp. Moreover, Pokemon Go also created a sense of community at my summer camp. Whereas before, very small groups of people would occasionally walk to a nearby town, now much
For example, while at my summer camp, when I walked to parks, I would often see people just staring down at their phones, waiting for a pokemon to spawn, and switching to another application if one didn't

In conclusion, I believe that, like everything, Pokemon Go has positive and negative aspects, and that its effects are heavily influenced by the person's use. Meaning that while it can be an application that encourages exploration, physical activity and the apprecitation for nature, it can also reduce our attention spans and make us prioritze our game, instead of human contact, or the appreciation of