Metropolis and Transportation: For mankind, a ‘city’ was a ‘place’ where people were born, grew up, and eventually died. It was initially difficult for humans to choose a ‘place’ to live. Humans had to follow the fate they were given. However, with the development of transportation and the widespread adoption of online networks, humans have been able to select their own places of residence. Throughout history, humans have only been able to voluntarily choose where they want to live for a short time. Achieving freedom of movement marks a fundamental change in the form and character of cities. The development of transportation has completely transformed our lives. The emergence and evolution of transportation means, such as electric vehicles and high-speed trains, indicate that we are in the middle of a revolution that humanity is experiencing for the first time. If you do not respond to these changes, you will face difficulties. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
Trust must be created and maintained. Building and maintaining trust always comes at a cost. Even if the cost is not monetary, it must be paid in the form of labor or some other means instead of money. Cafe owners face the uncertainty of not knowing when their customers will arrive. Knowing exactly when customers are coming, the cafe owner will avoid turning on the cafe lights and machines unnecessarily when there are no customers. The owners only need to prepare for when customers arrive. However, due to this uncertainty, the owner must keep the lights and machines on. If the cafe owner turns off the lights and machines to save money and a customer visits the cafe, that customer may not return. An unprepared appearance undermines the trust between the cafe and the customer. Regardless of type or kind, there is always a cost to building and maintaining trust. Which part am I paying the cost for now? Or am I not paying for it? - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”