In the reading, author Carl Abbott mentioned world of science fiction, which idea of imagining urban futures that defy our current understanding of cities.The reading presents with James Blish’s “Cities in Flight” and Stephen Baxter’s “Flood”,which are unique and captivating portrayals of mobile cities, challenging the conventional notion of traditional stationary urban centers.   How do these cities function? What are the gains and losses associated with their mobility?I think these ideas are good that challenge our preconceived notions of urbanity by exploring the possibilities of mobile cities. By examining the dynamics of these moving communities, we are prompted to

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3036228385 Cheung Chun Yu In most of the movies, cities are always described as a moveable space. The cities in these films look like robots or a massive public transport system, for example trains, ships, fleets. Cities are moving to search for the best living place and the most resources for people to live. Besides, some cities are built outside the Earth. In some movies, the Earth is already not a great planet for people to live on. It lacks resources and suitable places for people to live.   Another characteristic of the future city is that it is well

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    In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape that we live in,  significant aspects of our identity reflect upon our connections and experiences within our community-buildings. In her article “The Imaginary Real World of CyberCities,” written by M. Christine Boyer, she explores how these technologies transform our understanding of identity, raising concerns about potential losses of identity and how a place turns into placelessness. Traditionally,  our sense of belonging is deeply rooted within the environment through historical, cultural, and personal interactions. However, virtually, the perception of a place becomes abstract, diminishing its tangible authenticity.      Boyer mentions the key

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