Author Archives: michelleclarke2015

Unknown's avatar

About michelleclarke2015

Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.

GZERO Media: Developing a sophisticated biological weapon has historically required highly specialized expertise, laboratory equipment, and years of trial and error. But artificial intelligence could change that equation by making advanced scientific knowledge easier to access and dramatically shortening the learning curve.

. https://www.gzeromedia.com/video/gzero-world-clips/can-ai-place-bioweapons-in-the-hands-of-bad-actors Can AI place bioweapons in the hands of bad actors? GZERO Staff September 16, 2026 Make us preferred on Google Developing a sophisticated biological weapon has historically required highly specialized expertise, laboratory equipment, and years of trial and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Axios: How kill switch could work … and it applies to AI as distinct to Nuclear

2.  How kill switch could work   Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Stock: Getty Images   AI companies are already building emergency brakes to stop rogue AI systems before they cause serious damage, Axios’ Herb Scribner writes. Why it matters: Kill switches could become a last … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Conversation: Iran’s threat to cut undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz … Comment: Why Ireland is so vulnerable to something similar and the world watches on. Quote worth noting: “Gugi, which is the Russian acronym for the Main Directorate of Deep Sea Research, is responsible for underwater sabotage and espionage.”

Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Iran’s threat to cut undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz poses a serious threat to Gulf states Published: September 15, 2026 12.25pm BST Share article Print article The conflict between Iran and the US appears to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Axios: Explore this … and remember. Taxi Drivers in London study is worth noting. Check out Professor Eleanor Maguire, sadly RIP. Also Demis Hassabis worked with her.

Get a little lost   Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Stock: Getty Images   This summer’s epic blockbuster, “The Odyssey,” is a story about getting lost. Three thousand years later, we’ve gotten remarkably good at avoiding it, Natalie Daher writes. Why it matters: Our dependence on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Futurism: Meta Is Using Instagram Users’ Photos to Build a Universal Facial Recognition System for Its Hated Smart Glasses, Class Action Lawsuit Claims

Meta Is Using Instagram Users’ Photos to Build a Universal Facial Recognition System for Its Hated Smart Glasses, Class Action Lawsuit Claims The company has already had to settle several facial recognition-related lawsuits. By Victor Tangermann Published Sep 15, 2026 11:58 AM … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Rundown: The Pentagon just admitted it has weapons in space

 The Pentagon just admitted it has weapons in space Image source: Boeing The Rundown: The U.S. military has publicly acknowledged for the first time that it has weapons deployed in orbit, revealing a once-secret capability as competition with China and Russia increasingly extends … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

EMJ: New AI-Assisted Ultra-Low-Dose CT Scans Detect Pneumonia

New AI-Assisted Ultra-Low-Dose CT Scans Detect Pneumonia 17 Mar 2025  Radiology View All News A NEW study has demonstrated that artificial intelligence-enhanced ultra-low-dose CT (ULDCT) scans can accurately detect pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals while significantly reducing radiation exposure. The prospective study, conducted between … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Anne Applebaum on X: Extraordinary journalism from New Yorker on Jared Kushner’s catastrophic diplomacy, conflicts of interest, arrogance. He represents “a new kind of Washington figure, for whom public office serves as a means to extraordinary wealth”. Be alert, be aware, Mid-Terms make sure to vote with the word “Authocracy” and if you want it

Mick Ryan, AM reposted Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum · Sep 14 Extraordinary journalism from @NewYorker , on Jared Kushner’s catastrophic diplomacy, conflicts of interest, arrogance. He represents “a new kind of Washington figure, for whom public office serves as a means … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Health Ranger on X: Anthropic and OpenAI investors MISCALCULATED

Anthropic and OpenAI investors MISCALCULATED! They didn’t realize that all their investments would become near-worthless as China built and released open source AI models that nearly matched frontier-class token output without costing a dime! “True wisdom comes to each of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Dr Eli David on X: Saudi Arabia is begging everyone for help, except its “Mecca Accords” allies Pakistan and Turkey

Dr. Eli David @DrEliDavid · 43m Saudi Arabia is begging everyone for help, except its “Mecca Accords” allies Pakistan and Turkey And a fun fact: Saudi Arabia’s air force is larger than Israel, but apparently they don’t know how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment