Name: Lok Shuet Ying Cherie UID: 3036107505 In the book “Imagining Urban Futures,” author Carl Abbott discusses the works of science fiction writers James Blish and Stephen Baxter. It introduces the concept of mobile cities. Abbott highlights Blish’s “Cities in Flight,” which introduces the idea of mobile cities, and Baxter’s “Walker City,” a more plausible but limited version of a mobile city that can adapt to significant geophysical changes without being tied to a specific location. The passage presents a challenge: traditional cities are stationary, spreading from a center without moving. However, science fiction writers can imagine cities that can

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Stepping into a vintage stationery store in Hong Kong, with its white backdrop and red signage, creates a unique atmosphere that resonates with a sense of nostalgia and charm. The presence of weathered yellowed cabinets and aged papers further enhances this sentiment, transporting visitors to a bygone era where the act of writing was treasured and cherished. In such a setting, people are imbued with a feeling of delight and anticipation. The physicality of the store itself holds a special allure, drawing individuals in to explore the wide array of stationery items. The tactile experience of browsing through shelves filled

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The whole article revolves around the coexistence of cities, people and ghosts in Asian films. The author mainly describes three typical Asian haunted films, “Living with Ghosts”, which is set in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan, and primarily describes the grave culture under the influence of traditional Chinese thought, “Loneliness and Isolation”, which is set in Japan and Korea, and “Ghost of a Dream”, which is set in Bangkok. “Living with Ghosts” mainly depicts the conflict between the traditional Chinese culture of graves and the limited space of reality; “Loneliness and Isolation” describes the coexistence of ghosts and humans caused

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As technology has spread, social media takes up a massive part in our daily lives. In some aspects, you could say that social media is almost as good as ones’ identity. The article ‘The Imaginary Real World of CyberCities’ explores how film and media affect our views on the world and life as a whole. The article defines ‘CyberCities’ as the virtual or digital spaces that exist within computer networks, such as the internet. These so called cities are not physical entities but rather conceptual and digital representations of urban environments. It was interesting to see how ‘CyberCities’ blur the

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Imaginary worlds refer to fictional settings created through space. These worlds are often intricately designed and serve as the backdrop for stories, adventures, and exploration. They can range from fantastical realms filled with magic and mythical creatures to futuristic societies set in space or alternate realities. They can also serve as a reflection or prediction of the world, with influences from society and politics as well as contemporary social issues and trends. Through these worlds, creators can give the target audience a glimpse into another parallel reality and possibly immerse into experiencing a parallel reality other than the one we

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