Week 7 Writing Homework
- December 1, 2024
- 3:30 pm
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Topic: Should cities transform themselves into digital nomad hubs in an era of remote work?
Prompt: Should major cities actively pursue becoming digital nomad capitals, potentially risking their traditional community structures and cultural identity? Argue for or against this transformation, using evidence from Rick’s observations of Marina Bay Sands and the perspectives of both Li Ka-shing and local community members. Consider how Li Ka-shing’s revolutionary investment in remote work hubs demonstrates the tension between
economic progress and cultural preservation.
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Imagine a world full of technology where everything is automatic. Who would not want that to happen? Technology can help with time, allowing families to spend more time with your family. Technology can also provide more jobs such as creating those machines, programing machines and many more, which will provide many people with jobs. Plus, technology can produce more things in a shorter amount of time as robots work faster than humans.
Primally, technology creates more time to do other things helping the community. If everyone had at least one machine, all that housework, cooking, gardening, looking after pets, cleaning other people’s mess, wiping a baby’s butt, reading a book to a child and many more would be gone! When all those things are gone, we can do other things we want like playing some games on the computer, simply relaxing and playing with your pets when your robot can do all the boring stuff. So, you should turn your city into a digital nomad.
Furthermore, turning your city into a digital nomad also creates jobs. The evolution will not just decrease the easy jobs but also boost the jobs overall. It will balance the loss and the gain. The jobs that might be lost are shopkeepers, miners, builders, and other jobs. But the jobs gained are robot programmers, robot designers, robot controllers and many more. And those people without jobs will easily find jobs and that will boost the community. Do you want that to happen? Obviously yes. So, turn your city into a digital nomad.
Lastly, the adaptation will also be more productive. There is high demand for food, water, and many basic needs. If you program the robots to do a specific thing it can do it in the blink of an eye. Many people do not have food or a house, but robots can easily make houses and plant and grow food without failing. But then without robots we humans will not finish building a house by the end of the year! It also will not destroy culture as robots can easily make a lot of dragon shows and many more cultural things. So, what are you waiting for? Turn your city into a digital nomad!
In conclusion, we should turn our cities into digital nomads as technology can create more time for us to do whatever we want as all those boring work or backbreaking work is done be robots. Also, it can create jobs like even checking if the robot is functioning correctly! It will also turn out to be more productive and less time consuming as robots can easily beat humans in anything.
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Imagine a world where technology automates everything. Who would not want that to happen? Technology can help us manage time more efficiently, allowing families to spend more quality time together. Technology can also provide more jobs such as creating those machines, programming machines and many more, which will provide many people with jobs. And, technology can produce more things in a shorter amount of time.
Firstly, technology creates more time to do other things helping the community. If everyone had at least one machine, all that housework, cooking, gardening, looking after pets, maintaining household cleanliness, and attending to infant care would be done by robots, not us! With all of these done, we could do more things that we enjoy, such as playing some games on the computer, simply relaxing and playing with your pets. Thus, we should embrace technological automation in our cities.
Furthermore, turning your city into a digital nomad transforming our cities through automation also creates jobs. The evolution will not just decrease the easy jobs but also boost the jobs overall. It will balance the loss and the gain. The jobs that might be lost are shopkeepers, miners, builders, and other jobs. But the jobs gained are robot programmers, robot designers, robot controllers and many more. And those people without jobs will easily find jobs and that will boost the community. Do you want that to happen? Obviously. So, turn your city into a digital nomad. Therefore, we should embrace this technological transformation.
Lastly, the adaptation will also be more productive. There is high demand for food, water, and many basic needs. If you program the robots to do a specific thing, they can accomplish it rapidly. If people are lacking basic necessities, robots can make houses and plant and grow food. Without them, things like planting crops and building houses could use up a lot more time. It also won’t destroy culture as robots can plan cultural festivals and shows, along with lots more. Therefore, we should embrace this technological revolution in our cities.
In conclusion, we should transform our cities through automation as technology can free more time for us, in order for us to do things that we enjoy. Also, it can create better jobs, and be more productive, serving our community and making our world a better place. So, we should definitely transform our cities into a digital nomad.
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Should major cities transform themselves into digital nomad hubs in an era of remote work? ( Edited)
Imagine travelling into the future and seeing technology where above our level, with robots and automatic cooking machines. Just sit back and enjoy a relaxing life who wouldn’t want to live in such a relaxing dream like home? everyone would be in more of a good mood and have less things on their mind if it worked like this, I, myself, would definitely want to live in such a wonderful paradise.
However, there is a downside to this. people could lose their jobs from robots. in fact, more than 10 jobs would be taken away by robots if this happened. Lots of families would be in excruciating pain, suffering from the world with barely any money. As well as this, many robots such, as artificial intelligence, were programmed to have their own mind. Which could lead to AI starting a revolution and taking over the world! This, is why we should not turn ourselves into digital nomad hubs.
Furthermore, Traditions and celebrations( including face to face greetings) would be completely changed and forgotten, because it would be easier to call someone on the phone, or text someone happy birthday and send them money. These things called social media would be completely harmful to children and adults as they make people feel isolated and as well, cyberbullying. It would completely wipe out all of the face to face convos, as well as some social celebrations, which would become less social.
In the last of my arguments, global warming is a wall blocking the path to turning ourselves into a nomad hub. Because, you see, most of our electricity use to power our devices uses coal, which we burn by putting inside a furnace. As we burn them, a greenhouse gas called co2 ( carbon dioxide ) goes up into the air and stays there. Once this happens, the greenhouse gases will become like a unsqueezesable sponge and suck up the heat from the sun, which would accumulate over time which would make our planet hotter, also coasting sea levels to rise. This gives an opportunity for natural disasters to come by, and also create droughts in remote areas where there are barely any water.
In conclusion, I think that turning our cities into digital nomad hubs isn’t that much of a good idea-as there are more odds than evens which include global warming problems, isolation from family and friends and losing jobs. So in my opinion, I strongly definitely think that having a mix of both digital and traditional would be better than just digital-because then we would have a variety of choices like out of home work, or digital home working, and less problems such as losing jobs.
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Should cities transform themselves in a digital hubs?
Imagine a world where everyone stared at their devices. People are really concentrated on their phones, not aware of their surroundings. Nobody would want that to happen. I strongly believe that cites should not transform themselves into digital hubs. Let me tell you why.
Firstly, if cities transform, people will lose their jobs. For example, if a restaurant doesn’t have a delivery service via apps, they can’t make any money. This is because the people are going to order online via apps.
Furthermore, people stop engaging with people but rather engage with their devices. Uncle nomad sadly explained, I’ve been here for 40 years to entertain people and now they don’t even look at me when I give them food. They are just on their phones now.
Additionally, the there is a risk that cultural identity will be lost. Many traditional celebrations, food and other practices won’t be remembered. People will stick to their phones. When you are in the digital world, you aren’t aware of your surroundings and you can find it hard to recall things. Experts say that the memories functionality in adults brain deteriorate when using the internet daily. As a result, if we evolve on using tech for everything, you will likely forget many other things in the past.
Finally, the elderly people find it challenging to use technology. It might be too complex for them to understand. What if they press the wrong thing and make a big mistake? It will be really annoying to sort out. Moreover, many older generations can’t see very well. The small devices make the symbols unclear to them. For instance, when buying things, using cash will be a lot more efficient. Also, the bright screens may damage their eyes. This will lead to should and neck pain, headaches and blurred vision.
In conclusion, I think that we should not change cities to digital hubs. It will affect the elderly people, businesses and cultural identity. Life is much more simple and better. Share this to others and perhaps consider a world that is well balanced the use of technology while maintaining physical interactions.
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Imagine a world which is ruled by technology. Sounds horrible right? Technology could find out about our personal information and impact our jobs negatively. Also relying too much on technology is an issue. That’s why you should never turn your city into a digital nomad.
Firstly, technology can negatively impact our job. Thirty percent of jobs will be affected by negatively because may AI take over tasks currently performed by humans which could lower labour demand, reduce wages and eventually lead to less hiring. In some cases, some jobs may disappear. A study in January 2024 by KPMG found 63% of people were concerned about AI will negatively impact their jobs. Therefore, you should never turn your city into a digital nomad.
Next, using technology to much can make us too dependent on it. Dependence on technology has many issues such as, mental health issues, sleep problems and poor task performance. “These days we can have a reasoned conversation with a humanoid robot, get fooled by a deep fake celebrity, and have our heart broken by a romantic chatbot. While artificial intelligence (AI) promises to make life easier, developments like these can also mess with our minds, says Joel Pearson, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of New South Wales.” Additionally, too much screen time or screen time before bed a negatively affect your sleep quality, finally using technology too much can make us loose basic skills. Technology can also put less pressure on us to do well in our jobs. As a result, you should absolutely never turn your city into a digital nomad.
Last but not least, technology can find out about your personal information. This is because technology often gathers massive quantities of data but while doing this it can also gather your personal data. Then your personal data can be misused by different business to gain marketing insights. Research shows technology knows personal information of 87 percent of its users. Additionally, Siri listens to every word you say and bombards you about topics you talk about to make you buy more products. For that reason, you should certainly never turn your city into a digital nomad.
In conclusion, you should definitely never turn your city into a digital nomad as technology negatively impacts our jobs and can find out about our personal information. Technology can also make us too dependent on it. Therefore, you should absolutely never turn your city into a digital nomad.
sorry made an error I should be this: Imagine a world which is ruled by technology. Sounds horrible right? Technology could find out about our personal information and impact our jobs negatively. Also relying too much on technology is an issue. That’s why you should never turn your city into a digital nomad.
Firstly, technology can negatively impact our job. Thirty percent of jobs will be affected by negatively because may AI take over tasks currently performed by humans which could lower labour demand, reduce wages and eventually lead to less hiring. In some cases, some jobs may disappear. A study in January 2024 by KPMG found 63% of people were concerned about AI will negatively impact their jobs. Therefore, you should never turn your city into a digital nomad.
Next, using technology to much can make us too dependent on it. Dependence on technology has many issues such as, mental health issues, sleep problems and poor task performance. “These days we can have a reasoned conversation with a humanoid robot, get fooled by a deep fake celebrity, and have our heart broken by a romantic chatbot. While artificial intelligence (AI) promises to make life easier, developments like these can also mess with our minds,” says Joel Pearson, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of New South Wales. Additionally, too much screen time or screen time before bed a negatively affect your sleep quality, finally using technology too much can make us loose basic skills. Technology can also put less pressure on us to do well in our jobs. As a result, you should absolutely never turn your city into a digital nomad.
Last but not least, technology can find out about your personal information. This is because technology often gathers massive quantities of data but while doing this it can also gather your personal data. Then your personal data can be misused by different business to gain marketing insights. Research shows technology knows personal information of 87 percent of its users. Additionally, Siri listens to every word you say and bombards you about topics you talk about to make you buy more products. For that reason, you should certainly never turn your city into a digital nomad.
In conclusion, you should definitely never turn your city into a digital nomad as technology negatively impacts our jobs and can find out about our personal information. Technology can also make us too dependent on it. Therefore, you should absolutely never turn your city into a digital nomad.
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I mean this: “These days we can have a reasoned conversation with a humanoid robot, get fooled by a deep fake celebrity, and have our heart broken by a romantic chatbot. While artificial intelligence (AI) promises to make life easier, developments like these can also mess with our minds,” says Joel Pearson, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of New South Wales.
Imagine earning a lot of money, then spending the entire fortune on travelling, whether it is by plane or car, then practically destroying a city or even country! That is just a waste of effort that may cause riots. But a huge proportion of humans, called digital nomads, are doing that! I solidly believe that cities should not transform into a digital nomad hubs because it may cause strain of infrastructure, have a shortage of housing and might cause cultural tensions.
To start, if cities transformed into digital nomad hubs it may cause strain of infrastructure. There are many digital nomads world-wide, meaning that approximately 40 million of them travel to different places to work, causing pressure in local communities. This might be because the demand for petrol rises, forcing people to continue digging furiously for coal, because of increased amount of vehicles belonging to digital nomads. This, irrelevantly, will cause more air-pollution in the city, meaning that the residents have to live in places blanketed with greenhouse gas emissions. For example, a petrol station near my home has increased its price because of the many digital nomads residing in the neighbourhood around me.
Second of all, if cities were to turn into a digital nomad hub there will definitely be a shortage of housing. Since digital nomads are technically refugees, they need a home to live in resulting in the shortage of housing. If there are no housing places available for the original residents of Australia then there would be more trees chopped down to build houses and less land to plant vegetables in or to make a garden in so that people would not have to buy groceries. This might be the cause of air pollution with no trees and plants to filter carbon emissions for the whole Earth’s environment. According to the ADP Research Institute, more and more people in Australia are digital nomads each year, with two in five people being one in Australia currently. That is a lot of people and a lot of housing spaces needed to be built, excluding the number of houses for original locals.
Last but not least, with many more people being religious believers compared to the past and many more cultures, a mammoth proportion of digital nomads are religious and have a wide variety of cultures. This may cause cultural tensions since digital nomads might go to a small country with a specific culture but may not be the same. The digital nomads may cause riots as to whom is right and whom is wrong, causing a lot of arguments and not a settled environment. For example, if a digital nomad goes to a complete-Christian country but they are, for example, Jewish then they might gather a mob of followers and cause a riot about who is correct.
In conclusion, I most certainly think that cities should not transform into digital nomad hubs because it might strain infrastructure, result in shortage of housing and can cause cultural tensions.
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Should major cities transform themselves into digital nomad capitals?
Imagine a world where everything is automated. Who wouldn’t want that to happen? Everything is done by high-tech robots that work tirelessly without complaining. It would allow humans to rest and enjoy a relaxing life. Technology can also provide us with more jobs and opportunities. Plus, robots are more efficient than us since they work faster than us and don’t need to rest.
However, there is a downside to it. Robots could take human’s jobs, leaving some people unable to find jobs. This could lead to some families unable to find money in order to live. This will lead to a significant division in the society as rich people become richer with technological advancements while poor people become poorer with no jobs or income. In addition, Artificial intelligence could start to have a mind of their very own in the future, making them uncontrollable.
Furthermore, traditions, face to face meetings and cultural celebrations would eventually disappear as digital tools like Facebook, Snapchat, WeChat, WhatsApp, and Zoom enable faster and easier communication without having to go out of our homes. Also, social media has a big influence on young people as anyone can post anything on it. If young people see something inappropriate, they could be tempted to do so.
Lastly, global warming will be a big wall blocking the path of major cities becoming digitalized. Since digital products need electricity to operate, and electricity is generated mainly by fossil fuel, when fossil fuel is depleted, the renewable energy sources might not generate enough electricity to power every country in the world. And as we burn fossil fuels, they release a greenhouse gas called CO2 (Carbon Dioxide). These greenhouse gases trap the sun’s heat in Earth’s atmosphere, making the planet hotter. This would lead to droughts in already hot places, and tornadoes or tsunamis in wet or humid areas.
In conclusion, turning major cities into digital nomads will have both benefits and downsides, which will balance out. So, in my opinion, a mix of both digital and traditional would be best for the cities as we would have more freedom and can keep our traditions.
Scholarly Year 4 Term 4 Week 7 Writing Homework
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Should Major Cities Become Digital Nomad Hubs?
In today’s world, where remote work is becoming more common, cities are starting to consider transforming into digital nomad hubs. This would mean encouraging people to work remotely from anywhere in the world. While this could bring economic benefits, it might also hurt local communities and cultural traditions. To explore this, we can look at the views of Rick, who observed Marina Bay Sands, and the ideas of Li Ka-shing, a powerful businessman. We can also consider how local communities might feel about these changes.
One argument for turning cities into digital nomad hubs is that it brings economic growth. Rick, for example, observed Marina Bay Sands, one of the most famous landmarks in Singapore. He saw that it was a bustling place filled with both tourists and people working remotely. This shows how digital nomads can contribute to the economy by spending money in restaurants, hotels, and other services. Li Ka-shing, a billionaire businessman, has made significant investments in remote work hubs around the world. His goal is to create spaces where people can work from anywhere. By building these hubs, he is supporting the growth of the global digital economy. Li Ka-shing believes that focusing on remote work will bring in new investments, create more jobs, and help cities compete in the global market. He sees this as a way to modernize economies and improve people’s lifestyles.
For digital nomads, having access to workspaces in major cities can mean more freedom. They can live in cities with great amenities and culture, like Singapore, while still working remotely for companies that may be located thousands of miles away. This can help them achieve a better work-life balance, combining the excitement of living in a global city with the flexibility of remote work.
However, not everyone thinks turning cities into digital nomad hubs is a good idea. Local community members might feel that this transformation could weaken their sense of identity. Digital nomads come and go, which means they might not form strong connections with local people. This could lead to a feeling of instability in the community, and locals might worry about losing their cultural traditions.
Furthermore, local businesses could feel the impact. With the rise of digital nomads, the cost of living in some cities might go up. Rent, food prices, and services could become more expensive as more wealthy remote workers move in. This could make it harder for local families to afford living in their own city, and long-time residents may be pushed out by newcomers.
Rick’s observations at Marina Bay Sands show a mix of people. While he saw tourists and remote workers enjoying the city, he also noticed that the area was starting to look more commercial and less connected to the traditional community. The focus on luxury and services for tourists might take away from the experiences of the local people who have lived in the city for generations.
Balancing Economic Progress and Cultural Preservation
Li Ka-Shing’s push for remote work hubs highlights the conflict between economic progress and cultural preservation. On one hand, his investments could bring more jobs and innovation, benefiting the city and its residents. On the other hand, if cities focus too much on attracting digital nomads, they may risk losing their cultural identity and the close-knit communities that make them unique.
In conclusion, transforming cities into digital nomad hubs has both benefits and drawbacks. While it can bring economic growth and greater opportunities for remote workers, it also risks harming local communities and traditions. Cities need to find a balance between embracing the benefits of remote work and preserving the cultures and identities that make them special.
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