The translations: A fictional situation: the work of an ancient lighthouse

 

Let's say there is an old lighthouse like this.

Modern lighthouses use electric lamps, but I think it was different in ancient times.

So in this case, this lighthouse is a torch. You put a torch on it. The torch goes out in 30 minutes. And every 30 minutes, you replace the torch. With that assumption, we'll make this job.

The torches go out after 30 minutes. You have to wait patiently and replace them when they go out. That means no one can take a nap outside until the time comes and then replace them when they go out.

So, for the sake of the time schedule, I purposely walk. I walk. It takes 10 minutes to get to the torch storage facility. A 20-minute round trip. I search for a torch in the warehouse and get a replacement. Then I mark it to show that I've carried one. This takes 5 minutes. Then, when I arrive, I take a break and wait for the right time to replace it, which takes 5 minutes. A total of 30 minutes.

You think it's too much trouble? You think it's enough to carry a day's worth of torches all the way here and keep them here? But the flames are out. You think you can do that? No, you can't. That's why you have to walk and get them. This action is timed. When you arrive, it'll be just the right time, right? That's why you have to walk all the way to the torch storage. Come on, walk.

If this job existed, I would love to work there. Every day, I would simply go back and forth, faithfully following the rules. I don't think work needs much complexity or freshness. At least that's how it is for me. It would be nice to be able to keep my mind calm and act as usual. Maybe there should be two shifts, an early shift and a late shift? It might not be necessary at night, though.For safety, equip a club on your waist like a sword and prepare for self-defense. After you have replaced the torch with a new flame, why not place a bell on top of the lighthouse and ring it with a mallet the first three times? It will be noisy in the middle of the night, but in the evening, it may be useful to know the time.