What makes a good neighbor?
Of course I’m joking, but that’s the trend on social media: Roberts at your service sir/Madame.
Has it ever come to you that one day your neighbour might be a robot? A perfect version of neighbour! A machine programmed to greet you everyday with cheerful voice, knock on your door if it doesn’t see you one day, lend a hand with your children and chores, share a meal with you, congratulate you on good news and support you in bad times. A robot neighbour would do that all and more. All at your service! Isn’t that incredible?
But we are humans, and a robot is not a human, can’t be one. What will we enjoy or learn from this perfect version of a neighbour? How are we going to change or understand others if they look the same, talk the same, and behave the same?
A good neighbour is a kind neighbour. We might be totally different to each other, but kind enough to smile at each other whenever our paths cross. Or, kind enough to share our numbers in case we need help or send messages every now and then to make sure each one of us is still there.
With all the best wishes,
Nahla
Pure and Simple 