20160305, Article, Taichung

[Jasmine0316]

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Time：第 340會，2016年3月 5日（週六）下午2:30~5:30
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:30 Session One
15:30~15:50 Speech Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group and then Break Time
16:00~17:15 Session Two
17:15~17:30 Happy Time

Host: Joey
Assistant Host:

Topic:
Everything You Need to Know About Uber
Source:
http://time.com/3556741/uber/

[size=150]Please Note:
Venue:台中市南屯區 大業路182號 Mos Burger
Thanks a lot for your attention.

Questions:
1. (For all group members) Have you, your family, or friends taken Uber before? Please share the experience with others.

2. Have you ever taken a taxi abroad? Or, do you have a special experience of taking public transportation systems overseas? Please share your experiences with us.

3. How often do you take a taxi in your daily life? In what kind of situation do you take it? And, what’s your attitude toward taking a taxi?

4. What’s your main vehicle? By the way, do you often use public transportation systems? Why or why not?

5. They say a car immediately depreciates after purchase, and owning a car also costs a lot (e.g., tax, fuel consumption, and parking costs). Do you think it’s necessary to own a car? What’s your attitude toward having your own car?

6. Let’s put Uber’s legal arguments aside and view it from the economic angle. Uber creates a new way to earn extra income. Please choose ONE of the following questions and share your thoughts with us. (A). What’s your attitude toward Uber? Can you accept it or not? Why or why not? (B). Please share your experience of making extra income or any plan of making extra income in the future. (C). Please share your experience of sharing something with someone you met online.


例會須知
時間地點須知：
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15
協會章程：
http://www.happyforum.org/Association_Principle.htm
各分會章程：
http://www.happyforum.org/Club_Principle.htm
協會會員會費及各分會會員會費及入場費：
http://www.happyforum.org/15.htm
參與例會，請自行列印當週的討論文章，並帶至現場
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewforum.php?f=33
參與例會，請勿討論政治/種族/宗教/性，經勸導無效者，不得參加本會任何活動
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1766
週六晚餐(Saturday Dinner)
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewforum.php?f=76
戶外活動(Club Outing)
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewforum.php?f=72
所有行程(All Schedule)
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewtopic.php?t=883

[Jasmine0316]

Dear Taichung Happiers,

Q: What superhero uses public transportation?
A: Bus Lightyear!

“Transportation is the center of the world! It is the glue of our daily lives. When it goes well, we don't see it. When it goes wrong, it negatively colors our day, makes us feel angry and impotent, curtails our possibilities.” Do you agree with this statement issued by Robin Chase, co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar? As technology has been well applied to the collective consumption concept, the population experiencing the Sharing Economy, including shared transport, is growing dramatically fast. So, ladies and gentlemen, let’s join our host Joey in spending a sweet Saturday afternoon with great companions and shaping splendid ideas about Uber!

What story happening in a taxi is most related to your daily life? Having witnessed how a doctor son honors his taxi-driver father, I am also bewitched by this incredible true story. http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/the-stranger-who-changed-my-life-the-taxi-driver-and-the-doctor/2/ Before the driver-less version of Uber buzzing, what Uber experience can be more thrilling to you? Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCU8vpSeBtM Moreover, except for more convenience and lower costs, what side of shared transport can steal our hearts and soften the conflict between technology and humanity? If you prefer to drive by yourself, what is your driving style like? http://www.playbuzz.com/joshwhite10/what-nationality-is-your-driving-like

“Taxi” by Elise Paschen

Why don't we cruise
Times Square at noon
enjoy the jam
I'm not immune
to your deft charm
in one stalled car
I'd like to take
you as you are

Facilitated by technology, the networking side of the Sharing Economy is encouraging people’s creative thinking and behaviors. Ronald Burt, a Professor of Sociology and Strategy, admonishes people “Instead of better glasses, your network gives you better eyes.” The experience of connecting people and belonging to the sharing community not only opens our eyes but also inspires further possibilities, such as the improvement of health service http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2014/08/12/sharing-economy-invades-health-care-industry.html , tailor-made travel http://www.expatfinder.com/blog/2014/11/8-sharing-economy-apps-for-world-travellers , and even the Uber of Private Plane Travel http://observer.com/2016/02/wheels-up-rushes-to-be-the-uber-of-private-plane-travel/ .

Networking makes the Sharing Economy work; what makes networking more efficient? American political economist Francis Fukuyama points out “this will come about only on the basis of a high level of trust and the existence of shared norms of ethical behavior between network members.” Also, author and speaker Rachel Botsman wrapped up her speech “The new currency of the new economy is trust” with certainty that how trust networks will introduce the power of reputation into our markets and thoughts is beyond our imagination. https://www.ted.com/talks/rachel_botsman_the_currency_of_the_new_economy_is_trust#t-1158676

Can we call The Sharing Economy art? Transform yourself into a curator--select and organize the art works to have a dynamic balance among technology, management, and rights protection. The best thing about the Sharing Economy is every individual; the best thing about our Club is every Happier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzS_yyNQESo Join us. Thanks!!!





With Gratitude,
Jasmine

[Kevin01]

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