006 Week 2 Tutorial - Distributed

The thought process of what it means in the term "DISTRIBUTED"

The concept of "Distributed" as a catalyst in mobilising people came from a simple observation of Brisbane city's current public transport. If we take the bus stops, train stations and/or ferry terminals as examples, we understand that these "places" are located on fixed sites. Commuters gather at their desired stops, stations or terminals to go on-board the respective transport in order for them to get to their desired locations as quickly as possible. This translates to a simple factor of the "Distributed" strategy as a catalyst that mobilises people.

Taking a leaf out of the natural environment, there is a cycle of germination and pollination. These are nature's ways of reproduction that increases the current population of flora and fauna. If we translate this to the way the population of Australia reproduce themselves, we will definitely see an upward scale in national population growth. This growth will eventually mean that there will be an increase of resources that has to be distributed (maybe) equally to spur this growth. Subsequently, this increases options and choices, therefore creating more room for creativity in science, technology, engineering and arts to happen.

In this hypothetical Australian capital, there is a need to shelter the ever-growing population that is a result of local reproduction as well as globalisation with constant immigrants coming to seek opportunities. By distributing local resources and even the representation of Australia as a nation, the capital can do wonders in achieving a nation that constantly moves forward for the betterment of the society. This brings back the idea put forward in Entry 002 about the hypothetical Australian capital having to be "adaptable to various situations depending on social, environmental and economic circumstances", in an age where man-made threats and natural disasters may occur on a more burgeoning rate.

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