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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.

FAST COMPANY: In the AI era, data is gold. And these companies are striking it rich. Comment Tech companies have enthralled the masses to give unrelentingly their data for free. Will this change? How can we take possession of our data and sell it?

07-01-2024 ENGINES OF GROWTH In the AI era, data is gold. And these companies are striking it rich Generative AI can help find value in more kinds of data than ever, though companies may need new infrastructure—and safeguards—to take advantage. … Continue reading →

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EL PAIS: Angela Zhang, professor: ‘In China, the addiction of apps like TikTok, Temu or Shein has been driven to perfection’ Comment: search canisgallicus.com “Perfection”

Technology subscribeLOG IN Technology Big tech Angela Zhang, professor: ‘In China, the addiction of apps like TikTok, Temu or Shein has been driven to perfection’ The researcher analyzes the impact of regulation on the Chinese tech industry, which operates with … Continue reading →

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Singularity Hub (Shelly Fan): This MIT Device Maps the Human Brain With Unprecedented Resolution and Speed

This MIT Device Maps the Human Brain With Unprecedented Resolution and Speed By Shelly Fan June 27, 2024 A squishy, fatty, beige-colored organ covered with grooves and ridges, the brain doesn’t look all that impressive on the surface.  But hidden … Continue reading →

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90+ Study. Source: 60 minutes. What scientists have learned from studying people 90+. Comment: Something similar is Tilda Trinity College Dublin (Professor Anne Marie Kenny)

590,507 views 27 Jun 2024 In 2020, 60 Minutes checked in on the groundbreaking 90+ study and its members, a group of Americans age 90 and above still thriving in old age. Lesley Stahl revisited the participants, whom she first … Continue reading →

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Prof. John Mearsheimer : Israel’s Deep Troubles

Judge Napolitano – Judging Freedom 399K subscribers 227,466 views Streamed live on 27 Jun 2024 #JohnMearsheimer#USPolitics#GlobalPolitics A thought-provoking discussion with Professor John Mearsheimer on “Israel’s Deep Troubles.” Professor Mearsheimer, renowned political scientist and author, offers insightful analysis on Israel’s strategic … Continue reading →

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BBC News: Hikikomori: Why are so many Japanese men refusing to leave their rooms? Comment: Social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, depression, we who have encountered this desire from involvement with people can identify with what appears to be happening (new but unlikely) in Japan and South Korea.

BBC News: Hikikomori: Why are so many Japanese men refusing to leave their rooms? Published 5 July 2013 By William Kremer and Claudia Hammond BBC World Service As many as a million young people in Japan are thought to remain … Continue reading →

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BBC News: Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living? Comment: the right to choose when to say enough, I would prefer to die and for your country to endorse your wishes. This may be of particular interest to “Elder Orphans”. Some people might find this article upsetting.

https://3b22a32a2c3edd48ad4fea9900d5ad3f.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living 3 days ago By Linda Pressly, BBC News Jan and Els were married for almost five decades. In early June, they died together after being given lethal medication by two … Continue reading →

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An academic I highly recommend. Professor Niall Ferguson. This is the Aspen Ideas Festival. Debate heading is U.S. and China: Edging Toward the Brink.

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Comment: The world at war; we are so vulnerable and people don’t seem to care or even understand. This should interest the people of Ireland. We escaped having our men conscripted for World War I although many lives were lost in battle and those who returned were forever damaged often with shell shock. For World War II, well thanks to De Valera et al we were neutral. Now, though we should be alert. That Russian nuclear submarine was prowling our waters recently, just near the cables that provide communications for one third of the world. Be aware. Cyprus was invaded by the Turks in the 1970’s and now Nasrallah have issued a warning to them. Nothing remains the same when power games are in play.

Become an Author Log in The geopolitical and legal dimensions of Nasrallah’s warning to Cyprus The recent warning by Hezbollah leader to Cyprus against military cooperation with Israel is a reminder of the legal and historical precedents that justify a … Continue reading →

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The MIT Press Reader: How Data-Fueled Neurotargeting Could Kill Democracy

How Data-Fueled Neurotargeting Could Kill Democracy Left unchecked, the technique, which weaponizes emotional data for political gain, could erode the foundations of a fair and informed society. By: Aram Sinnreich & Jesse Gilbert One of the foundational concepts in modern … Continue reading →

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