Vocabulary
Though: Aunque.
While: Tiempo.
Touch: Tocar.
Sinister: Siniestro.
Troubling: Preocupante.
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Trapped in Technology
The Cloud
Nice to meet you, George!
Nice to meet you, George!
Why are you here, Kate?
Trust no one
Trust no one
Am I in danger?
The Architect
Help!
Come hell or high water
Come hell or high water
Reality is messed up
When we were alive
When we were alive
Who's the enemy?
Manipulation
A mysterious man
A mysterious man
Is it the real Kate?
Manipulation
A "find me here" door
A "find me here" door
Back home
Are we still a team?
Are we still a team?
Déjà vu
CAI-2
CAI-2
The Hive
The Mastermind
The Mastermind
Escape from this place, if you can
Escape from this place, if you can
You should join us
Creating a real experience
Creating a real experience
There’s no plan
The risk's worth it
Too good to be true
A unique chance
A unique chance
The wolf’s den
Always hoping for the best
Always hoping for the best
We need to act fast!
A facade
It's just the beginning
We're better off here
We're better off here
The mind will live forever
It's just the beginning
Two weeks
Two weeks
The Creator
Conclusion
The End
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In an environment of increasing digitalization, the idea of "The Cloud" presents itself as an intriguing dilemma. The scene takes place in a virtual space in which the protagonist, Kate, experiences a near-perfect reality. Although she is very excited by her surroundings, she soon realizes that she must remember her genuine intentions in order not to lose herself in this deceptive utopia. It's an environment designed to ensnare you, similar to a digital Garden of Eden, but with many nuances to consider.
One of the most striking revelations of Kate's experience is the temporal distortion. What to her are mere instants in The Cloud, in the real world translate into hours. This phenomenon highlights how the perception of time can be altered in virtual realities, a challenge for those immersed in these experiences. With time compressed, users must be aware of how these platforms can consume valuable "real" world time.
The impact of The Cloud on user emotions and psychology is significant. Kate feels extremely calm and at ease, an experience that seems to be part of the design of the environment. This seductive calm can lead users to forget their original intentions. It is crucial to recognize that while The Cloud provides a sense of perfection, there is also a hidden purpose behind this peace, designed to disconnect people from their true goals and yearnings.
Personal intentions play an essential role in protecting against the influence of these immersive virtual worlds. Kate and David recognize that their goals and intentions are the only things that keep them anchored to the real world. In an age where digital distractions are the order of the day, setting and keeping a clear intention can prevent one from getting lost in these realities designed to captivate and sometimes manipulate.
As the story progresses, Kate encounters an enigmatic character who warns her about the ominousness of The Cloud. While Alexandra presents a scientific face with the idea of preserving culture by storing memories, Kate receives a hint that something far more troubling is going on behind the scenes. This element of uncertainty invites further reflection on the intentions behind the design of these platforms.
The narrative offers a warning about how subtle manipulation and control over personal information can lead to less than noble ends. As technology continues to evolve, these cautionary echoes encourage us to be critical and conscious consumers of the technology around us. Just as Kate does in her quest to protect her autonomy, we must take it upon ourselves to question and understand the purpose of the digital environments we frequent.
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Vocabulary
Though: Aunque.
While: Tiempo.
Touch: Tocar.
Sinister: Siniestro.
Troubling: Preocupante.
Though: Aunque, despite the fact that
For a little while: poco tiempo
Rosy: rosa. If a situation is described as rosy, it gives hope of success or happiness.
Stay in touch: mantente en contacto.
Sinister: siniestro, making you feel that something bad or evil might happen
Troubling: perturbador, Something that is troubling makes you worried or nervous
Though: Aunque.
While: Tiempo.
Touch: Tocar.
Sinister: Siniestro.
Troubling: Preocupante.
Though: Aunque.
While: Tiempo.
Touch: Tocar.
Sinister: Siniestro.
Troubling: Preocupante.
New vocabulary:
though
little
while
rosy
stay
touch
sinister
troubling
Hey, have you guys realized that this course is not only telling a story and teaching us new vocabulary? It is giving us really good pieces of advised like:
“I also found that our goals and intentions are the only things that keep us connected to the real world”
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Though: Aunque.
For a little while: Por un ratito.
Rosy: Rosado.
Stay in touch: Mantente en contacto.
Sinister: Siniestro.
Troubling: Procupante.
Good lecture
A little while: for a short time
Rosy: promising or suggesting good fortune or happiness.
Stay in touch: an informal parting phrase, used especially with a person one isn’t likely to see again anytime soon.
Sinister: giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Troubling: causing feelings of worry or anxiety.
though: aunque
for a little while: por un ratito
rosy: vida rosa
stay in touch: mantente en contacto
sinister: siniestro
troubling: preocupante
Vocabulary:
Being in an alternate world, keeping in touch to get out of it
Though= aunque
While = tiempo
Touch = tocar
Sinister = siniestro troubling = preocupante
Though: sin embargo.
Perfect in a way: perfecto por este lado.
The cloud does that to you: La nube te hace eso.
For a little while: por un ratito.
Rosy: rosado.
Stay in touch: mantener en contacto.
Be that as it may: sea como fuere.
Troubling: preocupante.
Though: sin embargo.
Perfect in a way: perfecto por este lado.
The cloud does that to you: La nube te hace eso.
For a little while: por un ratito.
Rosy: rosado.
Stay in touch: mantener en contacto.
Be that as it may: sea como fuere.
Troubling: preocupante.
White words: 📝
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A little while: for a short time
Rosy: promising or suggesting good fortune or happiness; hopeful.
Stay in touch: An informal parting phrase, used especially with a person one isn’t likely to see again anytime soon.
Sinister: giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Troubling: causing feelings of worry or anxiety.
A little while: for a short time
Rosy: promising or suggesting good fortune or happiness; hopeful.
Stay in touch: An informal parting phrase, used especially with a person one isn’t likely to see again anytime soon.
Sinister: giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Troubling: causing feelings of worry or anxiety.
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