Monthly Archives: March 2024

Introduction to Cyberpsychology | Dr. Mary Aiken. Highly recommend Mary Aiken’s book “The Cyber Effect”. It should compulsory reading for the parents of all school going children

Posted on March 31, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Capitol Technology University 1,803 views 18 Sept 2023 It was a landmark event for cyberpsychology. Earlier this year, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence announced an Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) initiative called “Reimagining Security with Cyberpsychology-Informed … Continue reading →

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Why the Tavistock gender identity clinic was forced to shut … and what happens next. Observer

Posted on March 31, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

The Observer Transgender Why the Tavistock gender identity clinic was forced to shut … and what happens next The clinic at the heart of a heated national debate formally closes this weekend. The journalist who told the inside story of its practice … Continue reading →

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Easter: An article in Irish Examiner about the Poor Clare sisters. Reminds me of a friend, long ago, who had a sister who was a poor clare. To reminisce I have chosen this today.

Posted on March 30, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024 – 01:00 Ciara Phelan, Senior Correspondent   Inside a monastery, over 100 years old, a wooden grid separates a group of enclosed nuns sitting silently, waiting for their visitor. It’s evident all over their faces … Continue reading →

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ChatGPT Use Linked to Memory Loss, Procrastination in Students. Source: The__Byte, Futurism

Posted on March 30, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Mar 26, 9:31 AM EDT by Frank Landymore /Artificial Intelligence Classwork Cheatcode ChatGPT Use Linked to Memory Loss, Procrastination in Students You won’t always have an AI chatbot in your pocket… right? Getty / Futurism Brain Drain New research has … Continue reading →

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‘The Russians use a narrative in Africa that claims the West is decadent and perverts our children to turn them gay’. Source: EL PAIS

Posted on March 29, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

International MEXICOCHINALATEST NEWS DISINFORMATION ‘The Russians use a narrative in Africa that claims the West is decadent and perverts our children to turn them gay’ Justin Arestein, South African disinformation expert, explains how African and foreign political actors are pushing … Continue reading →

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Donald Tusk: “We are in a pre-war era. I don’t exaggerate. Source: EL PAIS

Posted on March 29, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

International MexicoChinaLatest News INTERVIEW Donald Tusk: ‘We are in a pre-war era. I don’t exaggerate’ The Polish prime minister warns that Europe is at ‘the most critical moment since the end of the Second World War’ and must commit more … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: “Artificial intelligence holds the promise of optimizing many aspects of life, from education and medical research to business and the arts. But some applications may have a deeply worrisome effect on human relationships.” Sociologist Sherry Turkle warns against growing trend of turning to AI for companionship, counsel

Posted on March 28, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Science & Tech Lifting a few with my chatbot Sociologist Sherry Turkle warns against growing trend of turning to AI for companionship, counsel Christina Pazzanese Harvard Staff Writer March 27, 2024 4 min read Artificial intelligence holds the promise of … Continue reading →

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Bill tabled in Scotland could legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The Guardian

Posted on March 28, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Support the Guardian Fund independent journalism with €10 per month Support us ‘Politicians are catching up with the public’: MSP Liam McArthur, who tabled the assisted dying bill on Thursday. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Scotland Bill tabled in Scotland … Continue reading →

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Alzheimers and Dementia: In an ageing population and living longer, this will apply to people. Amnesia from brain injury shares some examples that may help. This 60 minute documentary from the US is to enlighten us how to engage, to share and cope. We can’t ignore Dignity in Dying when considering the impact of Alzheimers, Frontal Lobe Dementia and other dementias. Please search Wendy Mitchell and her journey on this site, a more remarkable woman, who made a decision. Her blog is essential reading.

Posted on March 27, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

9 Mar 2024 Full Episodes | 60 Minutes From 2018, Dr. Jon LaPook’s groundbreaking report following an Alzheimer’s patient and her caregiver husband for 10 years to document the struggles they face. From 2019, Bill Whitaker’s heartbreaking look at frontotemporal … Continue reading →

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Brain Awareness Month: Mental Illness. A surprise here. Being part of a Horizon programme for women with depression run by Trinity College Dublin and St Patrick’s hospital, one of the subjects we were taught was an introduction to “Acting” by an esteemed lecturer in Drama at Trinity. It had a very significant impact for me and others. Hence, I am introducing this…”Not Yet…Be forever open to creativity and learning. Worth listening to this talk, a save yourself a lot of fear of failure.

Posted on March 27, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

15 Nov 2023 CEMEX Many of us dread having to convey our ideas to others, often feeling ill-equipped, anxious, and awkward. Experts help by focusing on planned communication experiences; yet, most of our professional and personal communication occurs in spontaneous … Continue reading →

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