ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Mobilities

Mobilities refer to the different ways people and things move from one place to another. It's like playing with toys that are cars, trains, and airplanes. You can drive a car to go from your house to school, ride a train to go on vacation, or fly on an airplane to visit your grandparents who live far away.

But mobilities aren't just about transportation. It's also about how people move around in their daily lives, like walking to the park, riding a bike to the store, or taking the bus to work. These types of movement are called "everyday mobilities."

Mobilities also include the movement of objects such as goods being transported from factories to stores, packages being delivered from one place to another, and even technology being distributed worldwide.

The study of mobilities helps us understand how different types of movement impact our lives and the world around us. For example, it helps us understand how transportation affects the environment, how people and things are connected globally, and how mobility can shape our cultures and societies.