Over 3 billion people play video games—what if they could all become world changers?

Personally, I think gaming is a great way to create change in this world for good. Some things I’ll mention may sound imaginative or far-fetched, and some might already exist!

There are many kids who absolutely hate learning the traditional way. However, learning through video games could be a great way for kids to actually enjoy learning. Some video games have already started doing this—you can learn just by playing! In these games, you answer questions to unlock mini-games, or answer questions while playing the game itself. Some games even introduce competition to make learning more fun. For example, there are spelling bee games where every player competes and tries to spell the word correctly. This makes kids even more engaged in learning. There are also history-based games where you play as historical countries and manage your country’s diplomacy, war, population, resources, and more.

What if, instead of fighting wars with weapons, bombs, and tanks, we decided to use video games? This may sound far-fetched, but maybe, instead of sending soldiers, professional gamers from both countries could battle it out in a video game or in a tournament that features multiple games! And whichever country wins would gain the extra land they were fighting over or sign a treaty. This would still involve serious politics, but it would be so much better than war. Using video games instead of real wars could reduce deaths, destruction, and many other negative effects.

Video games could also be used to create simulations that show what real-life events might look like—such as nuclear explosions or natural disasters. This could help prevent harm to nature and wildlife, protect people, and avoid destroying buildings. It would also be useful to simulate rescue plans or emergency responses in a safe, virtual way.

Many people don’t understand how hard it is to actually manage a country. Political simulator games could help with that. Players could take on roles like President, Vice President, or other leaders. They would have to make tough decisions, pass laws, manage resources, and support different political parties. It would help people understand how difficult leadership really is.

In the end, video games can help change the world for good and encourage us to build a better future. If we start implementing ideas like these in more games, the world might just become a better place than it is now.