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What In 2023, a study by Chinese social software Soul showed that young people aged 17 to 27 have an average of 2.5 friends, nearly 60% of them have less than 2 friends, and 12.04% of them think they do not meet any friends at this phase (Law, 2023). The friendship recession appears to be…

By sharing our showcase presentation to our tutor, Diana, I was confronted with a significant oversight in our concept of merging office buildings with city farms. The critical concern our group neglected was whether it is appropriate for animals to operate in an office environment, considering the potential stress it may cause them. Our tutor…

Continuing our last week research, our group initially envisioned the creation of a workspace that seamlessly integrates office buildings with city farms. The concept aimed to provide office workers with a relaxing environment where they could engage with animals while also supporting city farms through company fundings. As a result, we developed a comprehensive floor…

Introduction: This week, our group embarked on a journey to explore the Hackney City Farm and Spitalfields City Farm. These two city farms not only showcased different approaches to community engagement but also underscored the critical need for sustainable funding in the face of urban expansion. These observations and interactions helped me have a deep…

This week’s reading group discussions on “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Parasite” provided a fascinating exploration of class dynamics and the pursuit of success in distinctly different contexts. The examination of ambition, workplace dynamics, and sacrifices for career success in “The Devil Wears Prada” resonated with me, as did the exploration of social class and…

This week, I started the new group project “future of work”, the project engages us in envisioning the future of work, emphasizing identity, agency, and value creation within collaborative systems. By attending the reading group on Tuesday and group discuss on Wednesday, I gained a comprehensive understanding about the importance of reflective thinking and our…

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test, developed by Isabel Briggs Myers and Katharine Cook Briggs, categorizes individuals into 16 personality types based on preferences in four dichotomies. While traditionally used for employee selection, it’s increasingly employed by individuals seeking compatible friends. However, critics argue that personality is dynamic, influenced by various factors, and reducing it…

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How can individuals navigate the discrepancies between their MBTI test results and how they perceive themselves? How can individuals balance the desire for self-awareness with the limitations of personality assessments like the MBTI? How can individuals foster genuine connections and meaningful relationships beyond the confines of personality types and categorizations? 1. Navigating Discrepancies between MBTI…