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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.

Michael Sandel, American philosopher explores the challenges beyond AI. Source: NDTV. Syapse 2024

1 Mar 2024 #NDTV#AI#ArtificialIntelligence Amid the rise of emerging tech across the globe, American philosopher Michael Sandel explores the ethical challenges behind AI, in conversation with Shoma Chaudhary at Synapse 2024, a one-of-a-kind tech conference bringing together global tech thinkers. … Continue reading →

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Why wokeness has pitched the left into crisis. Source EL PAIS

SUBSCRIBELOG IN International MEXICOCHINALATEST NEWS PHILOSOPHY Why wokeness has pitched the left into crisis Criticism is emerging from unexpected quarters over the puritanical aspects of the current wave of political correctness that puts the focus on identity and difference LGBTQI … Continue reading →

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Baby Boomers born 1955 – 1969: We are living longer. Who will pay the adequate surplus to what we have contributed so far. Let’s look to Germany where the workforce is shrinking and AI will ensure the loss of 50% of the jobs we have today. We need to embrace change.

SOCIETYGERMANY Germany struggles to fix its pension system Helen Whittle 16th March 2024 German society is aging fast and the working-age population is shrinking. There are new plans to make the pension system fit for the future, but critics have … Continue reading →

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So many elections due in 2024, from US, to UK, to Israel and to smaller countries; and of course, President Putin has pushed out the power barriers and become a Ruler and Warmonger for a 5th term in office. Then of course, we have North Korea. China is ascendant, as is Russia, creating a multi-polar world. Maybe it is time to tap into the wisdom of China (some say the origins of Confuscious). These are the quotes of the Lao Tzu.

22 Oct 2023 #taoteching#laotzu#tao Discover the timeless wisdom of Lao Tzu, an ancient Chinese philosopher and the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, a classic text written in the 6th century BC. Dive deep into the teachings of the … Continue reading →

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World Sleep Day (which falls into Brain Awareness week). Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science. Source: BBC news

Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science 4 hours ago 15th March 2024 By Zaria Gorvett, Isabelle Gerretsen and Richard Gray,Features correspondent Getty Images To celebrate World Sleep Day, here’s our science-based guide to getting the best slumber … Continue reading →

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Brain Awareness week ends: Stress can be a demon; the anger can submerge into the body but it also can be a lashing out of anger, either way, it helps to know of some techniques you can use. First is a short common sense video “Slow Low Low”. The meaning of life is for people to explore, to learn, to cope and then even excel.

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anger/about-anger

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TAOISM : The Art of Not Trying Lao Tzu (Worth a thought) … When former President Trump was in power, the book by Lao Tzu was supposed to have a place on his Presidential desk. What does this tell us?

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Brain Awareness Week: 2015 TED Ed. Madhumita Murgia “How CHRONIC STRESS Affects your BRAIN”

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GZERO Media: Ian Bremmer interviews Yuval Noah Harari. “We could already be in WW3

The Ukraine war remains the most important geopolitical conflict in the world, says bestselling author and historian Yuval Noah Harari. In a wide-ranging conversation with Ian Bremmer filmed live at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, Harari says that if Russia … Continue reading →

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Brain Awareness Week: Trauma can come from a myriad of sources but I found this interesting video which should be explored especially where Narcissism exists in relationships. “What child verbal Ab*se DID TO YOU.” by Dr Ramani. Comment: Children are like sponges and verbal abuse can cut deep. Someone needs to examine what happens if in their adult years they become debilitated and vulnerable and if they revert to their childhood methods of coping especially where verbal abuse applies. Ireland has a long history of Fear imposed Education especially through the 1930’s to 1980’s when legislation was enacted to stop children being slapped by teachers. This makes this lecture interesting for people in their 50’s onwards

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