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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.

Neuroscience News: Reading Strengthens Key Brain Regions for Language and Empathy

Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew Reading Strengthens Key Brain Regions for Language and Empathy New research reveals that reading ability is linked to distinct brain structures, particularly in the left anterior temporal lobe and Heschl’s gyrus. These regions are crucial for integrating … Continue reading →

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Big Think: THE MIT PRESS READER: …”It is notable that even for the most heritable illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, the heritability is never 100 percent, and even identical twins are never 100 percent concordant…”

https://8e69f63e0ff1f5844fbe513a1d950156.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.htmlNeuropsych — December 10, 2024 Blaming our genes: The heritability of behavior When it comes to behavior, genetics may play a larger role than you think. Stanley Fields and Mark JohnstonCopy a link to the article entitled Share Blaming our genes: The heritability of … Continue reading →

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Visual Silence: Exploring Aphantasia. Comment: it took decades post TBI for me to understand the loss! You are operating in the “now” but you cannot imagine or visualise as you once did. The change becomes the issuse and it is mingled in with deafness in one ear, olfactory sense of smell gone, brocas you can understand the situation but you can’t find the words to express … etc. You realise the 1990’s consultant neurologists knew so very little. There was one neuropsychologist and she assessed losses but again it is decades of change, with real change happening now.

Aphantasics are unlikely to have involuntary visualisations. Credit: Neuroscience News Visual Silence: Exploring Aphantasia FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience December 15, 2024 Summary: A new study reveals that aphantasics, people unable to visualize, are more resistant to involuntary visual thoughts, such as imagining a … Continue reading →

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Black Dog or be it just a pup; we know we have similar support systems in Ireland, so engage, don’t suffer

Prof Shibley (@dr_shibley) posted at 10:18 pm on Mon, Dec 16, 2024 :I love this.Call Mind – 0300 102 1234Call Lifeline – 0808 808 8000Call The Samaritans – 02890 066 4422Text The Samaritans – 08457 909 192Text SHOUT – 85258  … Continue reading →

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FastCompany: Why empathy should be your top leadership priority

https://c0c01757ef61b25e44e2e1dc034ec4ba.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html 12-16-2024 HOW TO BE A SUCCESS AT EVERYTHING Why empathy should be your top leadership priority BY Aytekin Tank3 minute read As a father of three, I’ve seen firsthand that people are naturally empathetic—my kids, for example, can’t help but … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News.com: How the Brain Processes Visual Information

Targeted or Broadcast? How the Brain Processes Visual Information Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience ·December 17, 2024 Summary: Researchers have uncovered how visual information is processed across the brain’s complex and flexible networks. One study showed visual signals are selectively targeted or … Continue reading →

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists AI goes Nuclear…”Microsoft and OpenAI, maker of the ChatGPT bot, have talked about building a linked network of five data centers—the Wisconsin facility plus four others in California, Texas, Virginia, and Brazil…” note no mention of Europe or Ireland. Also “,,,Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and other major tech companies are investing heavily in data centers, particularly “hyperscale” data centers that are not only massive in size but also in their processing capabilities for data-intensive tasks such as generating AI responses…”. Ireland in 2025 need to look closely at energy sources and AI, we host most of the Tech companies. “But there is no solid evidence that AI can deliver a quick fix for the climate crisis. In fact, AI is also helping the oil and gas industry increase production of fossil fuels…”

The authoritative guide to ensuring science and technology make life on Earth better, not worse. AI goes nuclear Big tech is turning to old reactors (and planning new ones) to power the energy-hungry data centers that artificial intelligence systems need. … Continue reading →

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FT suggestions today: Article to read free. Mental illness and Hope. This article is from New Atlas September 23rd 2024 but I suggest you read both. Uppsala University

Mental Health Tetris: The surprise therapy for PTSD flashbacks By Abhimanyu Ghoshal September 23, 2024 Facebook Twitter Flipboard LinkedIn This classic video game from the 80s is good for more than just keeping you occupied Tom Tang / Unsplash View 2 Images … Continue reading →

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Col. Douglas Macgregor: Russia On Fire | New Counter Offensive | Russia Ukraine War Update

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Times Radio: Syrian rebel background of ‘jihad’ and ‘hostility’ to lead to more turmoil. Comment: We need to have an attitude of absolute skepticism is recommended.

14th December 2024

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