Chapter 90: Edutainment
Yes, Sam guessed early on that his headmaster would definitely come looking for him. Actually, it's not hard to guess, because he has received such a question in the video material provided to him by the Nightkin before.
"Earth's entertainment is addictive, whether it's video games or anime, and its essence is to immerse people in a fantasy world, leaving their worries behind and escaping their sorrows. It's different from traditional entertainment. Sam remembers the video in which the Nightkin spoke to him.
"When I say traditional entertainment, I mean traditional sports such as ball games, or some intellectual games. For example, Go, chess and so on. It's not that this type of sports and entertainment is not fun, but it is not addictive. People will like to play soccer or basketball, but they will not forget to sleep and eat to play soccer and basketball. I guess you haven't heard of anyone who stayed up late and played football for 12 hours straight. ”
"Or ten hours in a row. This is not possible for most people, because once this kind of traditional entertainment is too long, it is no longer entertainment but a kind of suffering. But video games are different, you just need to move the mouse and press the buttons on the controller. Then you can be happy. ”
"The cost is too low, but the pleasure is high. So most people can stay up ten hours at night, or even 20 hours playing a game, or reading a book all night. It's so normal, and it's something that can't be compared to traditional entertainment. So if you bring these earth recreations into the school, it's bound to cause some waves. ”
"For example, your classmates will become addicted to it, or even delay their studies or something. This is a predictable scenario. And their fame will cause a chain reaction, after all, a school suddenly appears hundreds of students whose grades are usually okay, and suddenly in a test test, their scores drop significantly, even if it is only ten percentage points, it will still attract the attention of the school. ”
"Then the school will definitely find you, and I can teach you some ways to deal with it. But it's up to you exactly how far you can go. ”
Nightkin makes it clear to Sam in the video: "Of course, you can also choose not to take out those consoles, because then you don't have to deal with these troublesome things." It's up to you how to do it. ”
"If you've watched the previous videos, you know and understand what I'm thinking. The Nova Legion is important, and I hope they will become fans of Earth's culture. When they all have a good impression of the earth's culture, then they will inevitably take care of the earth in some policy deviations. ”
"And the invasion of culture has always started with children. Because minors are more likely to have a good impression of these cultural and entertainment products. At the same time, the favorability will be shifted to the civilization that created the culture. ”
"Adults tend to think more utilitarianly, while young people lack some utilitarianism. When something becomes a kind of childhood feelings, these childhood feelings will slowly ferment in them. ”
In order to better explain to Sam about childhood feelings, Nightcrawler also made a short video with a special example: "Just like China on Earth, they now have a game called Blue Moon. The quality of this game is quite average, and it can be said that there are not many play points. But it's the most lucrative browser game in China. And to be able to do this, in addition to their viral marketing, the most important thing is that they played a card of childhood feelings. ”
"They're recreating an online game from more than a decade ago, when the people who played it were just students, and more than a decade later, they're becoming the mainstay of society. This group of mainstays, after working for more than ten years without money to play games when they were studying, are busy and have no time to play games. But for the sake of childhood feelings, they are willing to pay for it. And that's where feelings come in. ”
"But in the end, it's up to you to decide what you do. You can spend your studies in school in peace, and then join the Nova Army. Of course, there are a lot of things to do, but these things are more adventurous. So it's up to you. ”
Yes, this is the last video that Nightkin gave Sam. And after this video is watched by Sam, it will be automatically destroyed and there will be no evidence in the world. Because if the original evidence of this video is found by the Nova Legion, then I am afraid that the earth will face a catastrophe.
Nightkin gives Sam the choice, which is actually a gamble. But in life, there is nothing foolproof, and if you want to get greater benefits, you must do something risky.
Some adventures are necessary if the Legion, and indeed most of the other members of the New Alliance, are culturally inclined to favor Earth and have a greater affection for it.
You can't expect pie in the sky to fall from the sky, because pie is followed by traps.
If Sam is able to go according to his plan and succeed, then the cultural invasion of the earth may be accelerated by decades, or even 100 years. If Sam doesn't, or if the plan fails, then Earth will have to spend more time grinding.
When Sam came to school, he had already handed in his answer sheet. He did a lot of things, there was a fire burning in his heart, and the 16-year-old was always arrogant.
"I am working for the future of the earth, for Mindy and Laura, for them to have a better living environment in the future, for the future children to live better, not to abandon me on earth like my father. Sam clenched his fists and swore he had to do something.
So when Headmaster Admux arrives at Sam, Sam isn't surprised at all, because it's all expected by the Nightcrawler.
Coming to the principal's office, this is Sam's first time in the principal's office. The office was not as big or luxurious as he had imagined, but it was decorated simply and clearly. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows allow sunlight to fill the space, and the bright colors of yellow, white and green form the main color of the room.
Admux sat behind a large desk, his eyes sharpened at Sam and asked in a tone that was almost akin to interrogating a prisoner, "Sam, do you know how much trouble you have caused to the school?!"
Sam stood across from Admux, standing tall and already a bit like a soldier, thanks to the three months of non-stop physical training.
Sam said very seriously, "Do you want to talk about game consoles?"
Admux didn't expect Sam to say the key without hesitation. There doesn't seem to be a hint of quibbling, or denial.
Admux frowned, "You already know what I'm trying to say?"
"Yes, Your Excellency, I guess you want to talk about the temptation of game consoles to students and their academic performance. Sam actually made it clear, much to Admux's surprise.
However, Admux also became more angry because of this: "Since you have already guessed this, then prove from the beginning that you knew that such a thing would happen." So why are you bringing these consoles to school!"
It was a very harsh question, but Sam was not intimidated by it. He still said in a very serious tone: "In fact, the development of things depends on two sides, why doesn't the principal look at the problem from a different angle?"
Admux: "Huh? What do you mean by that?"
"I want to say, Headmaster. In fact, games and entertainment are not as bad as you think. In fact, with a little guidance, the game and entertainment content will become very educational!" Sam is ready to sacrifice the big killer prepared by the Nightkin