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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.

New Atlas: Google goes nuclear in world-first small reactor agreement. Comment: Ireland needs to be proactively engaged in ventures like these – storage of data is ever increasing especially with AI

Google goes nuclear in world-first small reactor agreement By Michael Franco October 16, 2024 An artist’s rendering of the new Google-backed Kairos plant Google View 2 Images In what it calls “the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Cerebellum Plays Crucial Role in Skill Retention and Memory. “More than half a century ago, neuroscientists discovered that damage to a brain region called the medial temporal lobe (MTL) caused a severe impairment to long-term declarative memory—memories for explicit facts such as names and dates—but left very short-term memory intact.”

Cerebellum Plays Crucial Role in Skill Retention and Memory Featured Neuroscience ·October 14, 2024 Summary: New research uncovers that the cerebellum is critical for long-term motor skill memory formation, distinguishing it from short-term memory systems. Patients with cerebellar damage showed normal … Continue reading →

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John Nosta: The Illusion of AGI and the Dawn of Post-Cognitive Humanity As AI takes on cognitive tasks, deeper human experiences may begin to surface. Comment “augmenting a person’s reality”

John Nosta @JohnNosta Subscribe The Illusion of AGI and the Dawn of Post-Cognitive Humanity As AI takes on cognitive tasks, deeper human experiences may begin to surface. As artificial intelligence grows more sophisticated by the day, the notion of Artificial … Continue reading →

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Hibakusha group receives Nobel Peace Prize for “demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again”

The authoritative guide to ensuring science and technology make life on Earth better, not worse. Hibakusha group receives Nobel Peace Prize for “demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again” By François Diaz-Maurin, Thomas Gaulkin | October 11, 2024 … Continue reading →

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X (a gem). If you’re always trying to say something important, does it just turn into slogans? This talk with @JonKabatZinn at @Wisdom20 explores how silence brings depth to our words. Full conversation here: 

Yuval Noah Harari (@harari_yuval) posted at 5:25 pm on Mon, Oct 14, 2024: If you’re always trying to say something important, does it just turn into slogans? This talk with @JonKabatZinn at @Wisdom20 explores how silence brings depth to our … Continue reading →

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New Atlas: Innovation island: See the near future at the 2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo

Technology Innovation island: See the near future at the 2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo By Bronwyn Thompson October 13, 2024 Facebook Twitter Flipboard LinkedIn Taiwan shines the spotlight on innovation at TIE 2024 Depositphotos View 1 Images Taiwan may be only 0.37% … Continue reading →

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FastCompany: The Future of the Work. AI.

10-14-2024 THE FUTURE OF WORK Here’s how AI can, and can’t, disrupt the hiring process  An expert argues that while AI may streamline parts of the hiring process, human expertise and deep relationships are still essential–particularly for high-stakes leadership roles. … Continue reading →

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World Science Festival: Brain Plasticity

Rewiring the Brain: The Promise and Peril of Neuroplasticity 9th March 2023

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Neuroscience News: Unraveling Schizophrenia: Genetics and Environmental Insights

Unraveling Schizophrenia: Genetics and Environmental Insights Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology ·August 2, 2024 Summary: A recent review outlines the genetic complexity of schizophrenia, highlighting nearly 300 common genetic variants and over 20 rare variants linked to the disorder. Researchers emphasize that … Continue reading →

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DW: Israel-Iran: A strike on oil assets could revive inflation

Israel-Iran: A strike on oil assets could revive inflation Nik Martin 13th October 2024 Oil prices have spiked as speculation mounts that Israel could next target Iran’s oil or nuclear facilities. Could prices rise to $200 a barrel and what … Continue reading →

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