SINGAPORE (Aug 19):  The enthusiasm that has greeted Pokémon GO in Singapore reflects a readiness to adapt to a world of new technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, robotics and artificial intelligence, says Irvin Seah, an economist at DBS Bank.

“The way the population has responded to Pokémon GO is a good sign that many people are ready for the future and to think out of the box for ways to grow,” he says.

Pokémon GO could open pathways to more sophisticated technologies and ideas than location apps.

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