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When life gets loud, some people run. Some people hide. And some people open a laptop and slip into a world that moves faster, feels brighter, and makes everything else fade away. This image shows a person flying through color and light, carried entirely by the world on their screen. Your task: Write a reflection about the idea of “escaping” into technology. Not an essay. Not a story. Something in between — personal, creative, real. Things to explore Why people sometimes turn to games, videos, or online spaces when life feels heavy What it feels like to disappear into a world where you can choose who you are The difference between healthy escape and hiding from problems How the world on the screen can feel faster, brighter, or more exciting A moment when someone (real or fictional) realises they’ve been escaping a little too much — or discovers that escape helped them through something tough Optional directions A. Metaphor mode Describe what the “escape world” looks like using imagery — the colours, speed, calm, excitement. B. Real-talk mode Write it like an honest message to your future self about how you want to use technology in a balanced way. C. Contrast mode Write two short paragraphs: What the real world feels like What the escape world offers

What do you do when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed?

Have you ever used a game or video to feel better? How did it help?

How do online games or videos make you feel compared to real life?

What are some positive things about escaping into technology?

Can escaping into technology ever be a bad thing? Why?

How can we tell the difference between a healthy escape and hiding from problems?

What might an ‘escape world’ look like to you?

How do you think technology makes some situations feel more exciting?

Why is it important to balance screen time with real-life activities?

What would you say to a friend who is spending too much time in the escape world?