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B M: How was your weekend trip? Enjoyable? W: Yeah, great! I filmed the whole trip for a vlog. Let me show you how enjoyable but weird it was. M: Okay, let’s see. W: I made all the arrangements on my phone: hotel, activities, and restaurants. M: That’s normal, right? W: Keep watching. At the hotel, there were no receptionists. I checked in using a kiosk. M: Was it easy? W: Yeah, I just followed the instructions and got an electronic card key. M: Wow! You went to a fancy restaurant. Good food? W: Yeah, but look, no waiters. I ordered through a touch screen kiosk, and robots served the food. M: Sounds cool. Next, you went to a convenience store for grocery shopping. What’s special about shopping? W: Self-service. You just scan items and swipe your card. M: I’m starting to get scared. What about check-out? W: Same deal. I pressed the room number, a message was sent to the manager, and the kiosk said, “Enjoy the rest of the trip!” M: It’s traveling in a sci-fi movie. W: That’s not the end. I paid parking fee through a kiosk. No human interaction throughout the trip, but everything was taken care of. C W: Good morning, everyone. Today, I would like to ta lk about how technology has changed the way people communicate and interact with one another. One of the most important technologies in this regard is video conferencing. Video conferencing allows people to hold meetings and conferences with others from anywhere in the world, without having to travel. This has made it easier for people to work and connect, no matter where they are. Another technology that is changing the way we communicate and interact with one another is the metaverse. The metaverse is a virtual reality space where people can interact with one another through avatars. In the metaverse, people can explore virtual worlds, attend events, and engage in various activities with others. While still in its early stages, the metaverse has the potential to transform the way we communicate and interact with one another. This is the end of my presentation. Now let’s move on to the Q and A session. Wrap Up p. 154 Warm-up Question W: Technology has had a huge impact on our culture, don’t you think? M: Absolutely. Smartphones, kiosks, zippers, and neckties are just a few examples of how technology and invention have revolutionized the way we live and express ourselves. Just think about how smartphones have changed the way we interact with one another. We can instantly communicate with people from all over the world, and access information with just a few taps on a screen. W: It’s amazing how all these different factors interact to shape our culture. M: And who knows what new innovations will shape our culture in the future? It’s exciting to think about all the possibilities. 164 I Appendices