Make Adaptive Changes
- Peter K F Cheung SBS
- Aug 29, 2022
- 2 min read
FADE IN
Act 1
INT. STUDY - 07:15
PETER is studying files.
PETER (V.O.): Let me examine if the witness being subjected to a Quarantine Order is a key one.
Perusing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yes, I've satisfied myself.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The pandemic has caused new administrative problems in all walks of life.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Interested parties have to work together to execute the solution.
Peter takes a look of the documents near him.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The default situation in my case is that I've to take the lead to tackle the challenge.
Act 2
EXT. ESTATE PARK - 14:45
Jogging along a track, Peter sees two white pigeons in front of him.
PETER (V.O.): They're the same couple we saw the other day.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My wife thought they're well-fed.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I did see someone feeding them with breadcrumbs.
As Peter jogs near them, one pigeon is particularly forthcoming.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Maybe he or she doesn't have lunch yet.
As Peter puts his hand into his carrier bag, the forthcoming pigeon is particularly attentive.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Oh, I don't have any breadcrumbs with me. I just want to take a picture of you!
Seeing Peter taking out a smart phone, the forthcoming pigeon just looks away.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): He or she knows I won't cause any harm.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): These urban pigeons have made adaptive changes. Aren't they intelligent?
Having checked the image on screen, Peter parts the pigeons.
INT. RESTAURANT - 15:00
Eating and drinking his usual afternoon tea set, Peter checks his smart phone.
PETER (V.O.): I don't expect any early reply, although I've faxed my letter to all interested parties as early as I could this morning.
FLASHBACK
INT. STUDY - 09:10
Peter engages in a lengthy phone conversation.
PETER (V.O.): The solutions I cooked up are actually non-starters in light of the current pandemic developments.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): But it's good that I've learned about the latest procedural practice.
Peter is typing frantically on his laptop.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I've to notify the court that one witness can't appear tomorrow because of a Quarantine Order.
Having checked the draft on screen, Peter clicks the "Print" button" and sees: No toner.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): That can't be right. There's toner inside.
Peter clicks another "Printer" on screen and sees:...printer needs attention.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): This one is new! And it has worked before!
Peter goes to open the lid of a printer, unload and reload the toner a couple of times.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): A support community says that it's a way to solve the printing problem.
Hearing some sounds, the printer begins to print. Peter looks relaxed.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Oh, I've to fax it. But the new printing and faxing machine has just shown error messages.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Should I enlist my wife's help? She's on leave to sleep late on a Monday morning!
END FLASHBACK
Act 3
INT. STUDY - 22:30
PETER (V.O.): In the pandemic and work-from-home context, we need new learning for problem definition and solution implementation.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): More and more, I realize the ability to make adaptive changes is the true measure of intelligence.
Reflecting.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And good attitude and wise choice empower all to do and live better.
THE END
FADE OUT
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