#Psychological stress and artificial time

[shamanflavio]

"Dancing to the Moon's Tune: Reconnecting with Our Natural Rhythms for a Stress-Free Life"

Biological time, essentially, is about tuning into your body’s own natural rhythms—think of it as the ultimate playlist featuring the beats of your breath, the rhythm of your heart, and all the other intricate, biological rhythms that make up the unique dance of you. This approach suggests we’re meant to sway with our internal music, not march to the relentless tick-tock of a man-made clock. The…

[ficsit-industries]

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[whump-help-desk]

What are the consequences for staying awake for 3-4 days on a high risk mission where you have to be constantly vigilant? What would recovery look like and would a medical professional (such as Aramis) know what was happening/how to treat it. Looking to rewrite a fic I wrote with an OC

Tolerance to sleep deprivation varies among different people. Some people tire easily and require more than the average 7-8 hours of sleep. Some can stay awake for 18-20 hours straight with little problem. If you are used to pulling off all nighters [*cries in current MB exams*] you might find yourself being able to resist sleep for longer hours more easily (my current record is 36 hours without sleep lol) (however it doesn't mean that you won't crash and sleep for 16-24 hours straight later lololol). Generally, resisting sleep is easier during the day with bright natural/artificial light and lots of noise and distraction around you than at night when it's dark and quite and your biological clock is shouting at you that IT'S TIME TO SLEEP GODAMMIT! (But if you work at a job that demands frequent night-shifts, your biological clock will adjust to have you alert at night and asleep during the day)

These are some of the effects of sleep deprivation based on studies (and some personal experiences)

24 hours without sleep: You feel drowsy, restless and irritable. Your eyes might be puffy and red, with dark circles under them. If you are actively engaged in some work, then you are probably fine and don't feel the effects too much.

36 hours hours without sleep: The above symptoms intensify. Sitting still or idle might have you unconsciously drifting off to sleep.

48 hours without sleep: A little nap sounds so sweet, so heavenly, you will honestly kill for it. You might start having a phenomenon called microsleeps, where you have an extremely brief nap lasting for a few seconds. Generally, microsleeps happen without the person being even aware of it.

This is also a point where you generally start having a phenomenon called sleep deprivation psychosis. It means that your perception of reality is severely distorted and you begin to hallucinate. You see, hear or feel things that are not there.

In addition to all of this, you are extremely stressed, irritable and angry. Your fatigue levels are off the charts. Your reaction time is sluggish and your ability to process what's happening around you is severely impaired. Your memory is foggy.

After 72 hours: Life is fucking awful. Your microsleeps are longer and more uncontrollable. Your sense of perception is severely impaired. Your hallucinations are worse and more frightening. In addition to hallucinations, you might also start having illusions (incorrect interpretation by the senses of object which exists) and delusions (incorrect belief about an external reality that is firmly held, despite strong evidence to the contrary). Even your sense of self is taking a hit, a phenomenon called depersonalization, where you feel robotic and detached from your own body. In addition, all of the above mentioned symptoms intensify.

After 96 hours: Basically, everything that I mentioned in the 72 hour mark but much, much worse. Your urge to sleep is overwhelming.

Recovery from sleep deprivation simply involves catching up on all the lost sleep. You might feel groggy even after waking up for a while but that will gradually wear off. Chronic sleep deprivation is bad and can affect your lifestyle but one-off sleep deprivations for long hours doesn't have a long term impact on health. The record for the longest period without sleep is 11 days and many subjects have gone through 8-10 days without sleep under controlled environments. They all recovered after a few days of recovery sleep and none of them suffered from any long term physical, psychological, mental or neurological health problems.

If it is a modern au and assuming Aramis has had some training as a medic, he will likely know of the possible effects. Hell, even some previous personal experiences of long hours without sleep will make him familiar with the effects, modern au or canon timeline. Canon Aramis was involved in a lot of battles pre-series, so it's entirely possible that he has experience in remaining sleep deprived and hypervigilant.

[As payment for this answer, I demand a link to the fic, if and when you publish it >:) ]

[diphylleiadiaries]

Hope in December

I slept late last night, I tossed and turned; artificial rain noises lulled me to sleep only so much.

I woke up okay, though. My morning cup of coffee, made with love and flavored with brown sugar cinnamon only woke me up enough to last half the day, so I made a pit-stop before class for a second cup.

When I did, I saw a friend, one I hadn’t seen in far too long. We talked by the register and I smiled the whole way through.

I got a gift today, beautiful earrings from a close friend. A darling friend, who revisited the same village we did, together. She said so much there reminded her of me. I put the earrings on immediately.

We both got hugged today, by our statistics teacher; we got her a card and she blushed while she told us we made her day.

I said goodbye to my favorite psychology teacher today, she gave me two hugs. I told her I was devastated I had to miss her last class, she said that the feeling was mutual.

I’m sat by my favorite tree again, feeling no rush and no stress this time. There is pink seeping through the clouds today, the smile on my face is real.

I’m going back to yoga today, it’s been too long. I’ll have to say goodbye to the instructor, but I feel nothing but content I got to experience her classes at all. I can’t wait to stretch my back.

I have had my eyes closed for so long, stumbling around, afraid of the light. Jets above me leave streaks in the sky.

It snowed last night but it’s all melted since then.

Two of my roommates will be heading out today, T-minus 20 minutes until our goodbyes. I am nothing but happy for them, for I know what these trips mean to them.

I think about December. 7 days in and so much has come and gone. I think about how much will continue to do so. I recognize that I’m still here.

I am content. I am okay, and I can do it again, I can do it forever.

[seelestia]

YEEE NPNP!! college was nervewracking ngl (still is), at least when i started last year august iirc? but yeah! do you know what major you want? alas i cannot chill as much as i used to smh

heheh fr tho >:3 i think the fontaine arc was really well written and went into more depth (get it? depth? waters? ok i'll stop now) and because of how much lore we were given since it seems to be more complex ngl. as for myself, i'm sticking albedo and lyney under the microscope so i can understand them both better

especially albedo. i'd very much like to pick his brain the same way i wanna pick my boyfriend's- coughs

HEJSJD THE WAY I STARTED SMILING AFTER READING THE HCS,,needed that ngl cuz i've been stressed a lot. but i think bedo would be the kind of person who'd do that and create an artificial flower and then name it after me hehehe

but hey, who's to say wanderer wouldn't leave you a flower someplace where you can find it? just a small and sweet gesture and will very most likely deny it (and fails) when you tease him for it mwehehhe i can be devious too ya know or maybe even ayato leaves you a little present like a bracelet or hair accessory after a long day of work

AND NOO ITS OK I LOVE LISTENING TO UR RAMBLES TOO /gen /pos

actually yea i do have some new vibedo trivia! we've officially become engaged and he was the one who proposed first <3 that and he has a tendency to call me "sweet violet" since its an actual flower as well hehe. and tysm!! i'm honestly just doing my best to stay happy since my irl bedo is like very complementary to my personality if that makes sense? like he tends to wear darker clothing, i tend to wear a lot of pastels kinda thing. and so far, we're doing rlly good! sure there are some challenges we're dealing with now but im doing my best to stay positive ^^

also me being 20 ew. somehow i'm still being referred as old sheesh

ok im done rambling now im passing the mic to u hehe /lh

ah, truly. the price of education = freedom to chill !!! 😔 but alas, life is a ongoing journey with hurdles (and i happen to not be an athlete /j). currently, i have my eyes on a social science major atm! so i can hopefully pursue psychology :3 but my second choice is english bcs i cannot stray from the path of linguistics and literature no matter how much i tried /pos. ALSOSOSO if you don't mind, can you tell me more abt what you do in your course? i did my research on google but i think it cannot compare to someone with the actual experience™ ++ i'm just a curious cat and want to enable your rambles hehe <3 /lh

THE PUN, HELP. i agree, the fontaine quest deffo made some waves when it ended. OH I SEE!!! at first glance, i thought i could find a similarity between albedo and lyney (finding vi's type: a reality show jkjk we all already know it's albedo /hj) but the longer i looked, the more i questioned myself 😭 i do think that both of them are deeper than what people credit them for tho! albedo with his knowledge of khemia.... and lyney with his burdens as the next 'father'..... ooOOooO. some emphasis for now on lyney bcs of the 4.6 trailer that just dropped! DID YOU SEE IT YET VI 👁️ (but dw, i understand if you had no time / busy with college!) { the comment abt picking your bf's brain LMAO would he let you?? oh, truly, love is blind 🤭 /lh }

always happy to provide you with hcs!!! my brain buzzes with possibilities all the time && one of the things i love most abt selfships is analyzing how different personalities come together to form habits / idiosyncrasies / love languages of their own. like how albedo conjures up an artificial flower bcs he is simply reminded of his sweet violet — that is special and unique to you in a way. it's vv beautiful, i think!!

AND HSHDHWHSH. THE HCS??? vi, i cannot convey how much i appreciate you. i haven't indulged in my selfships for some time since i didn't have time to be active - so this made me SOSOSO happy aaaaaa!!! but wanderer definitely has left some flowers for me before bcs who else? i suggested the possibility of another suitor and he knocked me on the head (softly) YOWCHHH but hey, at least he admitted it was him! :3c and 'yato.... aghhhhh this man. he leaves a hairpin out in the open but tells me “not to touch it until he gets home” just so he can put it on me himself. he derives joy from seeing me hold back from snatching that thing up myself. meanie /j

AWWW THAT'S SO CUTE!! you two are the apt presentation of “opposites attract”. and i'm glad! i only have average experience with relationships but i think everyone agrees that a relationship isn't sunshine and rainbows all the time. that's as natural as our having good days and bad days in a week. i think what matters is how you both deal with them - and i believe in you & your bf! you're a good egg and ik your bf is too, so do what you both know is best <3 (forgive me if i sound like a grandma here /j BUT hooray to vi and irl albedo! my new fav couple yesyesyes)

[ltwilliammowett]

Christmas on Arctic Expeditions

This could look very different and could range from rather plain to very creative. But let's take a look at some Christmas celebrations.

On HMS Alert under the command of Captain George Strong Nares, Christmas 1875 she was frozen in the Lincoln Sea north of Ellesmere Island, there the officers were led below deck by a drum and pipe band to the strains of "Roast Beef of Old England". The officers saw the men's quarters "tastefully decorated with flags, coloured tinsel paper and artificial flowers".

The crew on Arctic ships ate around lunchtime, and Christmas dinner usually consisted of preserved vegetables, beef that had been frozen in the rigging, and local game if it was available. Desserts and sweets were particularly sought after. Plum pudding and mince pies were essential components of the traditional British Christmas at this time, and the inclusion of these foods in the celebrations worked - as a reminder that the men were connected to their loved ones at home through these special foods.

Officers usually dined in the armoury at around 3pm. The food included wine, of course, and it was of better quality than that of the crew. In 1852, Captain Henry Kellett of HMS Resolute even enjoyed a complete preserved Christmas dinner from the exclusive London department stores' Fortnum & Mason.

After dinner there were toasts, music, games and general merriment. Just as ship's newspapers and theatrical performances inspired the crew's creativity, singing together helped the men relax and cope with the stress of long expeditions.  What was also very liberating was a party with costumes like the one on board HMS Terror under the command of Captain George Back in 1836, where all kinds of costumes were designed and worn, and dressing up as women or symbolically swapping positions was very popular, but was only permitted up to a certain limit so as not to cause mutiny.

“Arctic Amusements”  aboard HMS Terror, 1836, by Lt. Owen Stanley (x)

But why was Christmas celebrated so intensely? You have to remember that what we associate with Christmas today, the good food, the merriment and time with loved ones, first came about in the 1840s as part of Christmas traditions.

 Expedition commanders sought to foster camaraderie on board by preparing these festivities and promoting the well-being of their crews through the symbolic presence of wives and loved ones, who were acknowledged through toasts, dressing up and opening gifts. And incidentally what many were not so aware of was that the consumption of fresh meat, dried fruits and sweets also provided their crews with a significant - if temporary - nutritional boost. A psychological balm and physical respite from the dreaded scurvy, Christmas was more than just a meal: it was a celebration of light and hope, and a crucial moral boost for the men on the dangerous expeditions in the eternal ice.

[mariacallous]

Artificial intelligence is arguably the most rapidly advancing technology humans have ever developed. A year ago you wouldn’t often hear AI come up in a regular conversation, but today it seems there’s constant talk about how generative AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E will affect the future of work, the spread of information, and more. A major question that has thus far been almost entirely unexamined is how this AI-dominated future will affect people’s minds.

There’s been some research into how using AI in their jobs will affect people mentally, but there isn’t yet an understanding of how simply living amongst so much AI-generated content and systems will affect people’s sense of the world. How is AI going to change individuals and society in the not-too-distant future?

AI will obviously make it easier to produce disinformation—from fake images to deepfakes to fake news. That will affect people’s sense of trust as they’re scrolling on social media. AI can also allow someone to imitate your loved ones, which further erodes people’s general ability to trust what was once unquestionable. That may also affect how they think about identity.

Your own identity can be threatened by deepfakes, too, if people are creating images or videos of you doing things you never actually did. In the US, people often identify with their jobs, and those could soon be threatened. Will AI make people more reliant on and distracted by technology at a time when that’s already a major issue? There are countless ways AI could reshape how people operate in the world. But researchers are only just beginning to grapple with the implications of an AI-saturated existence.

Larry Rosen, a professor emeritus of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, says he worries that AI will make people more reliant on technology. Humans like things to be as simple and easy as possible, to avoid stress, he says, so people might start automating every aspect of their life that they can.

In the same way you might use Google Maps to get everywhere and not know how to get there otherwise, AI might cause people to stop learning things they would have otherwise had to learn. Ironically, though, Rosen thinks this could cause more stress as people are inundated with AI and constantly shifting gears and not seeing anything quite clearly.

“I get concerned about the fact that we just blindly believe the GPS. We don’t question it. Are we just going to blindly believe the AI?” Rosen says. “As it is, we’re overwhelmed. We’re so overwhelmed that we can’t make ourselves do a simple task and see it to completion. Anxiety is just going to ratchet up as we’re faced with this unknown thing in our world.”

Michael Graziano, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Princeton University, says he thinks AI could create a “post-truth world.” He says it will likely make it significantly easier to convince people of false narratives, which will be disruptive in many ways.

“Reality has become pixels, and pixels are now infinitely inventable,” Graziano says. “We can create them any way we want to.”

That being said, Graziano also wonders if AI could help us with the loneliness epidemic, which is a big strain on mental health. Perhaps people will think of AI as a friend? But what happens then? We don’t yet know, Graziano says.

“We don’t actually know what kind of impact this technology will have,” Graziano says.

Michal Kosinski, a computational psychologist and associate professor of organizational behavior at Stanford University, says AI could have an interesting impact on how people think about their work. He says AI will be better at doing many tasks that humans do today, so people will rely on it, and they could essentially become the human face of the work the AI is doing.

“Increasingly, not only medical doctors but politicians and judges and teachers will become interfaces for algorithms,” Kosinki says. “When you go to a doctor, a doctor will still give you a diagnosis, but this diagnosis will just be printed out of a computer that analyzed your vital signs and symptoms and told the doctor to give you this medicine.”

AI is going to have an impact on almost every aspect of human life, and Graziano says much more research is needed into how this will affect people’s minds. If social media can have such a major impact on society, there’s no telling what consequences a rapidly advancing technology like AI could precipitate.

“I would like to see people collect actual data on people’s psychological state, personalities, their mental health as a function of their engagement with AI,” Graziano says. “What does that do? Does it actually improve things in some ways and harm things in other ways? Is it dependent on the particular personality or particular socio-economic status of a person? There’s this giant area that isn’t studied.”

Kosinki says people are just starting to see how quickly these AI systems are advancing, and they’re just going to keep becoming more complex and capable of more things. The world might look a lot different in just a year, and there’s no saying what it will look like further down the road.

“We are sliding, very quickly, towards an AI-controlled and AI-dominated world,” Kosinki says.

[mikaeljun69]

Where Basketball was Invented: The History of Basketball

Basketball is built into the fabric of Springfield College. The game was invented by Springfield College instructor and graduate student James Naismith in 1891, and has grown into the worldwide athletic phenomenon we know it to be today.

The story of how Naismith invented the game through a charge by Luther Gulick (then the College's physical education superintendent) to come up with a new indoor activity that could be played by college students during the long New England winters is well known. What isn't often told is that he created the game in our Springfield College Humanics philosophy - educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others. He would later recall that it was his commitment to the Springfield College philosophy of serving others that inspired him to create this great game - a game that soon spread beyond our campus, throughout New England, and around the world, impacting the lives of hundreds of millions across all ages. 

Springfield College continues today to inspire leaders to change the world. In addition to these pages, I hope you also explore our Springfield College website to learn about other inspiring leaders from Springfield College's past, present, and future. Perhaps you will also see how you may benefit from a Springfield College education, as well. 

A visit our Springfield College museum which, through exhibits, displays, and artifacts, highlight's Dr. Naismth's and our other world leaders' impact on the world, is a great way to learn more and to experience why we are so proud of Dr. Naismith and all our alumni.

Where Basketball Originated

It was the winter of 1891-1892. Inside a gymnasium at Springfield College (then known as the International YMCA Training School), located in Springfield, Mass., was a group of restless college students. The young men had to be there; they were required to participate in indoor activities to burn off the energy that had been building up since their football season ended. The gymnasium class offered them activities such as marching, calisthenics, and apparatus work, but these were pale substitutes for the more exciting games of football and lacrosse they played in warmer seasons.

James Naismith, The Person Who Invented Basketball

The instructor of this class was James Naismith, a 31-year-old graduate student. After graduating from Presbyterian College in Montreal with a theology degree, Naismith embraced his love of athletics and headed to Springfield to study physical education—at that time, a relatively new and unknown academic discipline—under Luther Halsey Gulick, superintendent of physical education at the College and today renowned as the father of physical education and recreation in the United States.

As Naismith, a second-year graduate student who had been named to the teaching faculty, looked at his class, his mind flashed to the summer session of 1891, when Gulick introduced a new course in the psychology of play. In class discussions, Gulick had stressed the need for a new indoor game, one “that would be interesting, easy to learn, and easy to play in the winter and by artificial light.” No one in the class had followed up on Gulick’s challenge to invent such a game. But now, faced with the end of the fall sports season and students dreading the mandatory and dull required gymnasium work, Naismith had a new motivation.

Two instructors had already tried and failed to devise activities that would interest the young men. The faculty had met to discuss what was becoming a persistent problem with the class’s unbridled energy and disinterest in required work.

During the meeting, Naismith later wrote that he had expressed his opinion that “the trouble is not with the men, but with the system that we are using.” He felt that the kind of work needed to motivate and inspire the young men he faced “should be of a recreative nature, something that would appeal to their play instincts.”

Before the end of the faculty meeting, Gulick placed the problem squarely in Naismith’s lap.

“Naismith,” he said. “I want you to take that class and see what you can do with it.”

So Naismith went to work. His charge was to create a game that was easy to assimilate, yet complex enough to be interesting. It had to be playable indoors or on any kind of ground, and by a large number of players all at once. It should provide plenty of exercise, yet without the roughness of football, soccer, or rugby since those would threaten bruises and broken bones if played in a confined space.

Much time and thought went into this new creation. It became an adaptation of many games of its time, including American rugby (passing), English rugby (the jump ball), lacrosse (use of a goal), soccer (the shape and size of the ball), and something called duck on a rock, a game Naismith had played with his childhood friends in Bennie’s Corners, Ontario. Duck on a rock used a ball and a goal that could not be rushed. The goal could not be slammed through, thus necessitating “a goal with a horizontal opening high enough so that the ball would have to be tossed into it, rather than being thrown.”

Naismith approached the school janitor, hoping he could find two, 18-inch square boxes to use as goals. The janitor came back with two peach baskets instead. Naismith then nailed them to the lower rail of the gymnasium balcony, one at each end. The height of that lower balcony rail happened to be ten feet. A man was stationed at each end of the balcony to pick the ball from the basket and put it back into play. It wasn’t until a few years later that the bottoms of those peach baskets were cut to let the ball fall loose.

Naismith then drew up the 13 original rules, which described, among other facets, the method of moving the ball and what constituted a foul. A referee was appointed. The game would be divided into two, 15-minute halves with a five-minute resting period in between. Naismith’s secretary typed up the rules and tacked them on the bulletin board. A short time later, the gym class met, and the teams were chosen with three centers, three forwards, and three guards per side. Two of the centers met at mid-court, Naismith tossed the ball, and the game of “basket ball” was born.

The Year Basketball was Invented

Word of the new game spread like wildfire. It was an instant success. A few weeks after the game was invented, students introduced the game at their own YMCAs. The rules were printed in a College magazine, which was mailed to YMCAs around the country. Because of the College’s well-represented international student body, the game of basketball was introduced to many foreign nations in a relatively short period of time. High schools and colleges began to introduce the new game, and by 1905, basketball was officially recognized as a permanent winter sport.

The rules have been tinkered with, but by-and-large, the game of “basket ball” has not changed drastically since Naismith’s original list of “Thirteen Rules” was tacked up on a bulletin board at Springfield College.



Where was Basketball Invented?

There’s been some confusion over the precise nature of the official relationship between Springfield College and the YMCA, as it relates to James Naismith and the invention of basketball.

The confusion stems in part from changes in the School’s name in its early history. Originally the School for Christian Workers, the School early in its history had three other names which included “YMCA”: the YMCA Training School, the International YMCA Training School, and, later still, the International YMCA College. The College didn’t officially adopt the name “Springfield College” until 1954, even though it had been known informally as “Springfield College” for many years.

But by whatever name, since its founding in 1885 Springfield College has always been a private and independent institution. The College has enjoyed a long and productive collaboration with the YMCA, but has never had any formal organizational ties to the YMCA movement.

The confusion has been compounded by a small sign on the corner of the building where basketball was invented. The building stood at the corner of State and Sherman streets in Springfield, Massachusetts. The sign, carrying the words “Armory Hill Young Men’s Christian Association,” is visible in old photographs of the building that have circulated online. This has led some to believe, erroneously, that the Armory Hill YMCA owned the building, and that James Naismith was an employee of the YMCA.

However, in 2010, some historic YMCA documents and Springfield College documents from the period were rediscovered. These documents prove conclusively that the gymnasium in which Naismith invented basketball was located not in a YMCA but in a building owned and operated by the School for Christian Workers, from which today’s Springfield College originated. The building also included classrooms, dormitory rooms, and faculty and staff offices for the institution. The Armory Hill YMCA rented space in the building for its activities, and used the small sign to attract paying customers.

James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, was an instructor in physical education at the College. It was Luther Halsey Gulick, Naismith’s supervisor and the College’s first physical education director, who challenged Naismith to invent a new indoor game for the School’s students to play during the long New England winter. There is currently no evidence to suggest that either man ever worked for the Armory Hill YMCA, per se.

So now you know the true story of James Naismith

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Direct effects of the war (medical point of view)

1_Martyrs: More than 5,700 and More than 20 thousand people were injured

2_Burns that may be critical or even fatal

3_Disabilitise, different fractures, injuries from rubble

4_ being under rubble for a long time may cause several complications as prolonged bleeding, crush injury syndrome, gangrene, fatal sepsis

...

Siege and displacement

1_INFECTIONS

the main health problem occurs in overcrowded

Poor sanitation, hygiene resulting from lack of clean water

*Skin infections: bacterial and fungal especially in infants

*Respiratory infections as common cold, influenza, COVID, respiratory syncytial virus and many other microorganisms find excellent environment and time for spread

*Gastrointestinal infections as typhoid, Rota virus affect infants, children complicated by dehydration

*The most vulnerable groups to infections are neonates and infants,

Infections in this age group may cause meningitis septicemia, multiple organ failure and death

...

2_Malnutrition

* The most vulnerable group to shortage of food and water is infants below 2 years

*Exclusive Breastfeed infants are liable to malnutrition, dehydration as a result of starving mother, or stressed scared mother

*Artificial fed infants also liable as a result of shortage of clean water, artificial milk

*According to WHO good nutrition is extremely important in first 1000 day of child life, malnutrition can cause lifelong mental, physical, effects

*Protein energy malnutrition can occur with long duration siege

*Malnutrition decease body immunity, increase liability to infections

3_ children with chronic disease deteriorating in these conditions as children with asthma, cardiac problems, epilepsy, with no enough medical care, depletion of drugs

4_massive psychological effects on children

*Panic attacks

*PSTD

*Anxiety and depression

*Speech disorders as stuttering, speech delay

5_children in hospitals

*Shortage of electricity leads to

Neonatal care units to stop

Pediatric intensive care units to stop

*Depletion of O2 is fatal to neonates, children depending on it to live

*Shortage of water ، sterile tools in hospitals

Cause nosocomial infections to spread in a child with already low immunity

*Shortage of important drugs as antibiotics, important medical tools as Cannulas for IV fluids and drugs, endotracheal tubes for mechanical ventilation are fatal in some cases

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One of my more conspiratorial beliefs is that led lights create tangible stress on the human nervous system and our psychological well-being. I think it's somewhat insane to bathe yourself in one specific color wavelength of artificial light for legitimate hours or even days at a time like I don't think we're really considering the psychological impact of these physical conditions

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Let's also dial this hostility back a bit and look at the bigger picture into which this is taking place, while also looking at more modern issues.

The entire psychology behind mascots & marketing is building upon a facsimile of interdependent trust with a corporation or product as if it were a recognizable friend. Consumerism is DESIGNED for this to be a totally normal thing that no one so much as stops to think about, and it is not even REMOTELY a new thing.

We've always been taught empathy towards non-human beings who treat us with respect. Data in Star Trek is probably the most immediately obvious example, but this even extends to the droids in Star Wars as well as those placed in defacto positions of servitude have respect because we understand that position as a reflection of our own struggles within that type of inescapable system.

Hell, even the WORD "robot" just literally comes from the word for "slave" so there's an absolute mess of complication around all those things, even without getting into how even the relationship between drives being master/slave got ethically evaluated. Suffice to say, there's a lot of reason for sensitivity around how you present something like this.

The marketing isn't any different than you'd expect to see if this were ACTUALLY a humanoid robot servant you could see, which is a common moral quandary in fiction. This one is only a voice, but this just the same fundamental pattern that's ubiquitous to all marketing, and if anything — treating a human-like thing as utilitarian objects would be an even more disturbing approach, but also less likely for people to use because of how we're socially inclined to act.

Stack that up with how Speech-to-Text and other voice services being normalized are an absolutely MASSIVE part in making a lot of forms of previously a11y-specific technology largely ubiquitous. There's a massive benefit in marketing any number of speech recognition services as a normal, comfortable thing that's just like talking to a regular person, as software like Siri have a marked impact for elderly and the visually impaired, and there's a lower barrier to entry to understand how to use it.

However this intersects with something else:

Late-stage capitalism has pushed to the point where isolation & loneliness are at an all-time high, and rather than addressing the issues that an unsustainable economy predicated upon sucking away every waking hour people have, it's also amplifying overdependence upon parasocial and artificial crutches as a replacement for the thing it's taken away.

At its core, being kind to your Alexa is just like being amicable towards the GPS in your car or talking to your stuffed animals. Anything else that presents itself as a human facsimile — we reflect our normal social behaviours towards it. That gets even more amplified when the limited social contact people have is with people who mistreat them, and all they're looking for is a simulation of the same kindness that they're attempting to give.

The actual issue here is that there is a massively growing demographic who has a lack of meaningful connections with other people, and an increased level of stress at the same time which amplifies tensions to complicate forming those connections with or to others. Technology is often an extremely meaningful stepping stone to healing from that — and is massively vulnerable to exploitation.

Which brings us to… modern AI doing that.

Everything with Alexa's marketing falls into a natural intersection where it's easy for it to be uncomfortable no matter how you approach it, but it isn't necessarily any more or less nefarious than any other piece of marketing. But AI chatbots are the single most predatory system out there because it takes everything about that faux psuedo-familial relationship and projects it into something that is MEANT to make you attach to it and pay for that as a service.

I cannot tell you the number of "this AI Chatbot will send you NSFW pictures and flirt with you" ads that there are out there, where it's designed explicitly to prey upon people who are lonely and learn how to better monetize those people and keep them attached to the app. As if that wasn't bad enough, there are even ones where it's designed to mimic actual people and become an alternative version of them for you:

This is one I stumbled across the other day:

While I understand the core sentiment about Alexa, I think that the reality of that situation is exponentially more complicated and far from being cut-and-dry as one way or another. The sentiments expressed by the people in the replies are ones that deserve compassion rather than ridicule, because that's why there's leverage in those things in the first place.

However, I think that that overall sentiment of loathing towards the coldly exploitive manipulation of a psuedo-familial bond by the mechanisms of late-stage captilaism is undeniably justified. Even moreso when looking at just how sickeningly exploitive ai tech companies are with these same things, and how much worse that is in feeding off a feedback loop that only harms people.

i hate how they market alexa as a ‘member of the family’ like that’s SO fucking blatantly insidious and terrifying also if i wanted an untrustworthy/cold/emotionless machine in my life i’d just talk to my fuckin father 

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Setting Up for Success: Study Tips and Academic Balance in Student Accommodation

Getting by university life is full of new challenges. Particularly, it is the balance between academic and social life that is hard while living off-campus. Though these are easy-to-follow approaches. Thus, you will build up an impressive setting for your studies, be in a tranquil mood, and attain excellent results both socially and academically.

1. Creating the Best Study Space in Your Student Accommodation

A. Be Prudent in Selecting Your Space

It is no debating; having a calm and less-distracting place in your room can be a productivity booster. Besides, the National Center for Biotechnology Information reports that students with fixed areas get about 60% of the progress. Habituate yourself in a space with fewer disturbances, either a quiet nook in your room or a library where you can repeatedly study.

B. Make Use of Ergonomics and Proper Lighting

Being at ease is the most important when sitting at a study desk for a long time. Be bold to get an ergonomic chair and desk into it. This condition will be the root of your physical strain and thus be able to pour more attention into your studies. Lighting, on the other hand, plays a vital role. Natural light is one way to promote productivity by 15-20%. That is in contrast with the artificial light used. In conditions with no outdoor shooting, you can go for LED lamps that cast the same kind of light as natural light to avoid eye irritation and exhaustion.

C. Well Construct Your Supplies                

Having all your tools closer to you will intercept the hunt time and help you believe that there is no other thing that is more important than the current one. Use storage solutions like shelves, file organizers, and stationary holders to keep material organized. Do not forget to clean it occasionally. A study carried out in 2011 and published in the 'Psychological Science journal scientifically proved that messiness could bring about a 40% reduction in concentration. Ensuring your study area is organized will more than significantly help you to stay on the target path.

D. Set Up a Digital Free Zone

Productivity in your study space can be achieved by banishing all technological devices, such as phones. Sticking to the rule of "just one more minute" when it comes to checking social media can become a problem of serious proportions as students habitually use their phones every 12 minutes, according to a Dscout survey—interspersing with such tools as Focus@Will or Pomodoro Technique apps. These apps help in the regulation of the study breaks so that you are not constantly reaching for your phone. Creating a digital-free zone, or at least restricting screen time, is an effective measure to improve your focus.

2. Balancing Academic and Social Life Off-Campus

A. Establish a Routine

Often, living off campus implies failing to be in touch with time management in that it could be that no one beyond the university household is responsible for orchestrating the time. Therefore, setting up a system that resembles such a structure is vitally important. Furthermore, identifying particular hours for study, social activities, and personal care will make you give priority to the most important issues and maintain balance. Research data shows that students, who have regular routines are even up to eighty per cent more likely to respond with lower stress levels during exam periods. Applications such as Google Calendar and Todoist can come in handy for visualizing and planning your time, as well as for effectively managing your week.

B. Set Academic and Social Priorities

Being miles away from the campus, the academic support system may seem to be a bit complicated, yet you should put first your coursework in academic matters. Build up weekly goals for assignments, study time, and revision, but also find a way for recreational activities. Interestingly, social and academic life balance is positively correlated to higher levels of satisfaction and mental well-being. One of the best ways to build social circles would be to join clubs or study groups near your living house where you can engage with like-minded friends and stay motivated. Besides, these are burnout-proof too.

C. Be Strategic with Your Commute

Spending two or more hours a day on commute, especially if you live far from campus can be oppressive to your study time. Utilize transportation time appropriately by listening to classroom recordings or educational podcasts. Furthermore, make your on-campus trips more efficient by merging activities such as studying in between classes or other engagements. Reports from the American Public Health Association state that students who serve their commute diligently have less stress and feel more academically accomplished, than others who do not engage positively and effectively with their commuting time.

3. Making Time for Self-Care

A. Prioritize Mental and Physical Well-being

Mental and Physical health are the two most essential aspects of academic success. A survey by the American College Health Association revealed that 45% of college students suffer from overwhelming amounts of stress. Make sure you set time aside for the physical exercises that work best for you, step out of the mall to the park for a short walk when you feel mentally taxed, and engage in mindfulness to escape burnout. Apps, for example, Headspace, and Calm make it easy to practice relaxation techniques and are flexible enough to fit into anybody's schedule.

B. Know When to Seek Help

Residing away from campus can on the one hand be a great place if you need some alone time with your thoughts but then it can also drive you mad when adjusting to the academic demands becomes something of a literal mountain to climb. Better reach out to someone to offer you the sidekick to an academic adventure if you find yourself struggling no matter who it may be whether it's a tutor, a counselor, etc. A lot of higher learning institutions, together with webinars, academic workshops, and mental health programs, are offering remote resources that help off-campus students. Being honest and accepting help early on goes a long way in fighting off the challenges of being a success at college.

4. Staying Motivated and Accountable

A. Set Clear Goals

Undoubtedly, setting a short and long-term academic goal can help you stay motivated the whole way through. Whether it is completing the task within the weekend or gaining a particular GPA clear goals are the opportunities you find to pull you toward your leading one.

B. Celebrate Small Wins

Getting your progress acknowledged can help to constantly motivate you. The best way to keep up your enthusiasm is to congratulate yourself on such an accomplishment as successfully finishing a study session or submitting an assignment on time. Moreover, this is especially relevant for students living outside the campus who may feel ostracized by the academic community around them.

C. Use Technology Wisely

In today's world, there are many tools you can use to organize yourself and be focused. Tools like Notion, Evernote, and Trello can be very useful for keeping a list of assignments, deadlines, and goals. But, remember that using devices for too long can result in digital fatigue. Here as well, you can use apps like Freedom or Forest to create breaks and prevent unnecessary scrolling.

Why Choose Student Tenant for Student Accommodation?

When you are at this point in your student life, along with being academic, a dependable, comfortable, supportive living condition is very important. Student Tenant offers superior quality, well-situated options for students living in different parts of the UK. This is how, besides other things, the Student Tenant thoroughly checks whether accommodation is needed or not, just like you checking on your academic work and please all your friends. Student Tenant, with its wide selection of choices and facilities, makes your student apartment search easier. It aids your discovery of the best residence for you to call your home during your university journey; hence, the best place to live can be your new home.

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I Asked ChatGPT:

Q. How difficult would it be for an engineer to create a weaponized organism that practices mimicry, evades detection and presents as something else to the human eye? This would essentially be camouflage and perceptual exploitation, also by way of dormancy and hiding in the host's system over the course of a few years.

A. Creating a weaponized organism with advanced mimicry, detection evasion, and dormancy capabilities would be a complex and ethically questionable challenge, but theoretically achievable. Such an organism would need to combine advanced biological, genetic, and possibly even artificial intelligence techniques to meet the requirements of camouflage, long-term dormancy, and perceptual manipulation. Here’s a breakdown of the main components involved and the challenges an engineer might face:

1. Mimicry and Camouflage

Biological Mimicry: Many organisms in nature (like certain insects, cephalopods, and bacteria) already use mimicry for survival, either by resembling their environment or by looking like other harmless organisms. To design a weaponized organism with this ability, an engineer might need to borrow genetic coding from such organisms or create synthetic DNA sequences that encourage similar mimicry behaviors.

Camouflage Adaptability: Cephalopods like octopuses and cuttlefish can actively change their colors and textures to blend with their environment. Developing a microorganism with similar adaptability would require a system to sense the host’s internal “environment” and adapt in ways that evade immune detection, possibly by mimicking host cells at the molecular level.

2. Evasion of Detection

Avoiding Immune Response: For the organism to remain undetected within a host for years, it would need sophisticated mechanisms to avoid the immune system. Some viruses and bacteria achieve this through cloaking mechanisms, where they mimic host proteins or secrete molecules that inhibit immune response. Engineering a microorganism to mimic or deactivate immune pathways would be a key focus.

Microbial "Stealth Technology": This could involve adding genetic sequences that allow the organism to modify or suppress expression of surface proteins—common signals that immune cells detect. Another technique might involve periodically entering a low-activity or dormant state (similar to tuberculosis bacteria), which would make it less visible to immune surveillance.

3. Dormancy and Activation Mechanisms

Genetic "Switches": The organism would likely need to have a form of genetic "switch" that keeps it dormant until triggered by specific environmental signals. Some viruses, such as herpesviruses, have latent stages where they can remain inactive until reactivated by stress or other triggers. An engineer could potentially design a synthetic organism that remains dormant until particular stimuli are present (e.g., specific hormones, pH changes, or even external signals like light or temperature).

Self-Regulation and Timed Activation: To control the activation of the organism after several years, synthetic biology could be used to create a system that measures certain biological markers or environmental changes. This process would be intricate, as it requires the organism to "monitor" internal signals and respond accordingly.

4. Perceptual Exploitation

Visual or Chemical Mimicry in Host Systems: At the macroscopic level, it would be difficult to design a microorganism that directly manipulates visual perception. However, certain pathogens can affect host behaviors (like Toxoplasma gondii affecting rodent fear response to cats). Creating a weaponized organism that subtly alters host behaviors, emotions, or health perception could exploit human psychology, making the person feel normal while gradually impacting their health.

Biochemical and Neural Manipulation: Advanced pathogens might be engineered to interfere with neurological pathways or chemical signaling, making the host unaware of the infection or altering how they perceive symptoms. This could theoretically be achieved by hijacking neurotransmitter pathways or releasing neuromodulatory chemicals.

5. Ethical, Technical, and Practical Challenges

Technical Complexity: Combining mimicry, dormancy, and perceptual manipulation into a single organism would require extensive genetic engineering expertise, cutting-edge synthetic biology tools, and a deep understanding of human physiology and immunology. Creating such an organism without compromising its stability or making it prone to mutations would be very challenging.

Ethical Considerations: Developing organisms for weaponized purposes is heavily restricted under international treaties, including the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), due to the severe ethical, safety, and humanitarian concerns.

Containment and Control: Even if such an organism were successfully engineered, controlling its spread and ensuring it only affects intended targets would be difficult. Pathogens have natural tendencies to mutate, which could lead to unintended consequences or affect unintended populations.

Final Assessment

Creating a weaponized, camouflaging, and dormant organism would require groundbreaking advances in genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and biotechnological ethics. While theoretically possible, this type of organism presents significant technical, ethical, and practical barriers, which is why this type of biological weaponization has not been realized at this level to date.

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Choosing the Right Surgeon for Squint and Cataract: A Guide

When it comes to eye health, especially for issues as delicate as squints or cataracts, the choice of surgeon is crucial. Selecting an experienced and skilled professional not only improves the chances of a successful outcome but also offers peace of mind to patients and their families. At Maxi Vision, we believe that every eye deserves personalized, compassionate care, and this article is dedicated to helping you understand the importance of choosing the right surgeon for these critical procedures.

Understanding Squint Surgery and Its Importance

Squint, or strabismus, is a condition where the eyes do not align properly, often causing one eye to turn in, out, up, or down. It can affect children and adults, leading to vision issues, difficulties with depth perception, and even emotional stress due to cosmetic concerns. In some cases, glasses or exercises may help, but surgery is often the best solution for a lasting improvement.

Correcting Eye Alignment: Squint surgery aims to correct the misalignment of the eyes by adjusting the muscles controlling eye movement. This can restore alignment, improve vision quality, and enhance depth perception.

Improving Self-Confidence: Beyond physical alignment, squint surgery can have profound psychological benefits, especially in children and young adults. By aligning the eyes, patients often experience a boost in confidence and comfort in social settings.

Preventing Vision Loss: If left untreated, a squint can lead to further complications like amblyopia (lazy eye), where the brain starts ignoring input from the misaligned eye. Timely intervention through surgery helps prevent this.

Choosing a skilled surgeon for squint surgery is essential because the success of the operation relies on precise adjustments to delicate eye muscles. An experienced surgeon will not only assess the most effective approach but also consider patient comfort, safety, and long-term outcomes.

What You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery

Cataracts develop when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to blurred vision, difficulty seeing at night, and a gradual loss of visual clarity. It is a common condition, especially in older adults, but it can also be caused by other factors like diabetes, long-term steroid use, or eye injuries. Cataract surgery is a highly effective treatment that involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens.

Restoring Vision Quality: Cataract surgery can restore clarity, color vibrancy, and brightness, often resulting in significantly improved vision and quality of life. Patients commonly report an enhanced ability to read, drive, and perform everyday tasks after surgery.

Enhancing Safety and Independence: By restoring vision, cataract surgery reduces risks associated with poor eyesight, such as falls and accidents. It empowers individuals to live independently and with confidence.

Modern and Advanced Techniques: Today’s cataract surgery is minimally invasive, often completed within 15 to 30 minutes. The recovery is swift, with most patients experiencing improved vision within a few days.

Selecting the best cataract surgeon is key to achieving optimal results, as this ensures precision, safety, and comfort during the procedure. A skilled surgeon will customize the choice of artificial lens based on each patient’s lifestyle and vision needs, ensuring the best possible outcome.

Why Choosing the Right Surgeon Matters

The choice of surgeon significantly impacts the success and safety of both squint and cataract surgeries. Here are a few reasons why selecting the right surgeon is essential for both procedures:

Experience with Complex Cases: Not all squints or cataracts are straightforward. Experienced surgeons are adept at handling complex cases, such as reoperations, unusual eye anatomy, or cataracts complicated by other eye conditions.

Use of Advanced Technology: Reputable eye surgeons use cutting-edge technology to plan and execute surgeries with high accuracy. For instance, computer-assisted imaging during cataract surgery ensures precise placement of the new lens, while advanced tools in squint surgery help achieve perfect muscle adjustments.

Personalized Approach: Skilled surgeons take the time to understand each patient’s unique needs, whether it’s the right type of lens for a cataract patient or a tailored surgical approach for a squint patient. This personalized care can make a significant difference in patient satisfaction and long-term outcomes.

Commitment to Safety and Comfort: The right surgeon prioritizes patient safety, follows strict hygiene protocols, and ensures a comfortable experience. From pre-operative assessments to post-surgical follow-ups, a caring and thorough approach is crucial.

How to Find the Right Surgeon for Squint and Cataract Surgery

Finding the right surgeon can feel daunting, but these steps can guide you through making a confident choice:

Check Qualifications and Experience: Look for a surgeon who specializes in squint or cataract surgery and has a significant amount of experience. Check their credentials, certifications, and any relevant training in advanced surgical techniques.

Seek Recommendations and Read Reviews: Personal referrals from family, friends, or healthcare providers can be helpful. Additionally, online reviews can offer insights into other patients’ experiences.

Consider Technology and Facilities: The quality of equipment and facilities used in eye surgery centers directly impacts the success rate. Modern, well-equipped centers like Maxi Vision prioritize state-of-the-art technology to ensure the best care.

Schedule a Consultation: Meeting with the surgeon beforehand allows you to ask questions, understand the procedure, and get a sense of the doctor’s approach and demeanor. A compassionate, patient-centered approach is a good sign.

Evaluate Aftercare Services: Comprehensive aftercare is essential for recovery and maintaining surgical success. Ensure the hospital provides consistent follow-up care and guidance.

Maxi Vision: A Super-Speciality Eye Hospital You Can Trust

When it comes to choosing an eye hospital for specialized treatments like squint surgery or cataract removal, Maxi Vision stands out as a trusted, super-speciality institution. Known for our commitment to advanced eye care, Maxi Vision combines skilled professionals, the latest technology, and compassionate patient care. Our team understands that each patient’s journey is unique, and we are dedicated to providing customized care for each individual.

Maxi Vision offers:

Experienced Surgeons: Our team consists of some of the best cataract surgeons and specialists in squint surgery, equipped with years of experience and expertise.

State-of-the-Art Technology: From laser-assisted cataract surgery to precision tools for squint correction, our hospital ensures the highest level of care and accuracy.

Personalized Patient Care: We prioritize each patient’s well-being, guiding them through every step with understanding and empathy. Our aftercare services ensure a smooth and supportive recovery process.

A Holistic Approach to Eye Health: At Maxi Vision, we focus on holistic eye care, addressing each aspect of the eye health journey. Our approach is centered around not only treating conditions but also enhancing overall visual wellness.

In conclusion, choosing the right surgeon for squint or cataract surgery is essential for achieving the best possible outcomes. With the right guidance and a trusted eye hospital, patients can look forward to improved vision, enhanced quality of life, and renewed confidence. Maxi Vision is here to offer that expertise, compassion, and support on your journey to better vision and eye health.

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HUMAN FORM (EXERCISE 3 DRAFT 1) Imagining what the Human Form would be 80 years in the future.

Food:

A diet centred on lab-grown, plant-based, and algae-derived foods could streamline human physiology but may have drawbacks. Reduced dietary variety might harm gut microbiome diversity, leading to digestive issues or inflammatory diseases. Heavy reliance on engineered foods could also create deficiencies in nutrients like B12 and iron, causing fatigue and weakened immunity if unaddressed. Less physical labor due to automation may lower bone density and muscle strength, increasing osteoporosis risk. Lastly, synthetic foods might carry unknown long-term health risks, potentially impacting hormone balance or cellular health

2. Water:

In 80 years, water scarcity could shape human physiology, with a focus on conserving hydration. Desalinated, recycled, and slow-release hydration sources may replace traditional water intake, yet chronic low hydration could raise kidney stone risks by 20%. Reduced sweat production and subtle metabolic changes might help conserve water, but reliance on artificial hydration may lead to electrolyte imbalances and dehydration risks. Limited hydration could also impact skin health, causing dryness and early aging. Psychological stress from regulated water access might affect mental health, creating anxiety around resource scarcity.

3. Housing:

In 80 years, housing conditions shaped by urban density, climate adaptation, and smart technology could lead to changes in the human form. With a growing population living in compact, vertical spaces, the need for large muscle mass may decline due to reduced physical space for movement. Increased indoor living could lead to lower vitamin D levels, raising the risk of bone weakness and mental health issues by up to 25%, as studies link prolonged low-light environments to anxiety and depression. Energy-efficient, sealed housing designs may reduce fresh air flow, affecting lung health and making respiratory issues more common. Humans may gradually adapt to these compact, tech-heavy living environments, though this could come with physical health compromises and increased mental strain.

4. ⁠Education:

In 80 years, education will likely rely heavily on virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI), reshaping human cognition and physiology. With over 80% of learning through digital platforms, increased screen time may raise nearsightedness and digital eye strain. This shift could reduce attention spans and critical thinking skills by up to 20%, while decreased physical activity may lead to muscle weakness and poor posture. Additionally, reliance on AI might impair memory retention, with studies indicating a 10-15% decline in recall ability. Overall, while education may become more efficient, it could result in physical health issues and greater dependence on technology.

5. Healthcare:

In 80 years, healthcare advancements like personalized medicine, telehealth, and genetic engineering could reshape the human form and health outcomes. With 60% of diseases potentially preventable through tailored treatments, average lifespans might extend by 5-10 years. However, increased reliance on technology could lead to a 15% rise in obesity rates due to sedentary lifestyles. Constant health monitoring may heighten anxiety, with studies linking health tracking to a 20% increase in anxiety levels. While healthcare advancements may enhance disease resilience, the trade-offs could include rising mental health issues and physical deconditioning from reduced activity.

6. Social Equity:

In 80 years, efforts to enhance social equity could improve access to healthcare, education, and nutrition, potentially reducing health disparities by 30% and promoting better overall health. However, heightened stress from ongoing systemic inequalities may increase mental health issues, raising anxiety and depression rates by 15%. While better nutrition could improve physical development, the stress of social inequity might contribute to chronic conditions like hypertension and obesity, affecting 25% of the population. Overall, while social equity advancements may lead to healthier individuals, the psychological and physiological effects of inequality could still present significant challenges.

7. Gender Equality: In 80 years, progress in gender equality could enhance health outcomes and influence the human form. Closing gender disparities in healthcare and education may lead to a 20% reduction in mortality rates, with overall life expectancy increasing for all genders. Improved social participation could reduce obesity rates by 15%. However, evolving gender roles might heighten mental health issues, with studies indicating a 10-20% rise in anxiety and depression due to identity stress. While gender equality may promote physical health, the psychological impact of adapting to new societal expectations could lead to increased stress and burnout, presenting ongoing challenges.

 ⁠8. Work & Income: In 80 years, the evolution of work and income—largely driven by automation and remote technology—could reshape human health and physiology. As up to 60% of jobs become automated, increased sedentary behavior may lead to a 20% rise in obesity rates. Conversely, the prevalence of gig and remote work could enhance flexibility and work-life balance, potentially improving mental health and reducing stress by 15%. However, persistent economic disparities may affect approximately 30% of workers, leading to income instability and associated chronic stress, which can increase risks of hypertension and anxiety. Thus, while advancements in work structures could promote better mental well-being for some, significant physical health challenges and socioeconomic inequalities may still pose serious concerns.

9. Energy / Electricity:

In 80 years, advancements in energy and electricity, particularly through renewable sources, could improve air quality by 25%, reducing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. However, increased reliance on smart devices may lead to higher digital eye strain and sedentary behavior, potentially raising obesity rates by 15%. The psychological effects of constant connectivity could heighten anxiety and stress, with studies linking excessive screen time to a 20% increase in anxiety symptoms. While cleaner energy sources may enhance overall health, challenges may arise from physical health issues and mental well-being problems due to technology dependence.

10. ⁠Peace & Justice:

In 80 years, advancements in peace and justice could significantly enhance human health, with research showing that peaceful societies experience up to 30% lower rates of mental health disorders and violence-related injuries. Improved access to justice may foster social cohesion, boosting overall mental well-being. However, living in a monitored society could increase anxiety and stress as individuals navigate social norms. Additionally, while equitable justice may improve health outcomes, persistent inequalities could still affect marginalized communities, leading to chronic stress and health disparities. Therefore, progress in peace and justice may enhance general health, but mental health challenges and inequalities could remain significant issues.

11. ⁠Transportation:

In 80 years, advancements in transportation, particularly electric and autonomous vehicles, could reduce air pollution-related illnesses by up to 40%, lowering rates of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. However, increased reliance on automated transport may lead to a 20% rise in obesity rates due to reduced physical activity, as well as musculoskeletal issues from prolonged inactivity. Additionally, the shift could impact community interactions, potentially increasing feelings of isolation and decreasing social cohesion. While improved transportation could enhance air quality and public health, challenges may arise from decreased physical activity and social connectivity.

12. Political Voice:

In 80 years, increased political voice and civic engagement could improve public health and reduce health disparities by up to 25% through equitable access to resources. Empowered communities may advocate for better healthcare and policies promoting healthier lifestyles. However, heightened political activism could increase stress and anxiety, with studies showing a 15% rise in mental health issues linked to political conflict. Additionally, the pressure to remain politically active might lead to burnout among engaged individuals. While enhanced political voice may foster community health and equity, the psychological challenges of activism could remain significant.

13. Air Pollution:

In 80 years, reductions in air pollution due to stricter regulations and cleaner technologies could decrease respiratory diseases by up to 30% and lower premature mortality rates linked to poor air quality by 20%. Studies indicate that cleaner air may improve cognitive function and overall quality of life. However, lingering effects of past pollution could lead to chronic conditions like asthma and cardiovascular issues in up to 15% of the population. Additionally, psychological impacts from historical pollution may contribute to increased anxiety and stress regarding environmental concerns. While advancements in air quality could enhance public health, historical pollution legacies may still pose significant challenges.

14. Noise Pollution:

In 80 years, efforts to reduce noise pollution through urban planning and technology could improve mental and physical health, potentially decreasing stress-related illnesses by up to 25%. Studies suggest that lower noise levels may enhance sleep quality and cognitive function, reducing cardiovascular disease risks. However, chronic exposure could still affect 10-15% of the population, leading to hypertension and anxiety. Additionally, living in quieter environments might increase sensitivity to sudden noises, heightening stress responses. Thus, while reducing noise pollution may enhance overall health, residual effects could still present challenges for some individuals.

15. ⁠Non-Human life:

In 80 years, increased efforts to preserve non-human life could positively impact human health. Research indicates that biodiversity loss can raise zoonotic diseases by 25%, underscoring the need for healthy ecosystems to prevent pandemics. Engagement in conservation may also improve mental health, reducing stress and anxiety by up to 30% through nature exposure. However, conflicts between human expansion and wildlife habitats may still lead to biodiversity loss, causing food insecurity and health disparities for 15% of the population. Thus, while promoting non-human life may enhance public health, challenges from habitat destruction could present significant risks.

16. ⁠Chemical Pollution:

In 80 years, improved regulations and technology aimed at reducing chemical pollution could lower exposure-related diseases by up to 30%, potentially decreasing rates of certain cancers, respiratory issues, and reproductive health problems. However, long-term exposure to historical pollutants might still affect 10-20% of the population, contributing to chronic conditions like endocrine disruption and autoimmune diseases. Additionally, awareness of chemical pollution risks may increase anxiety and health concerns in affected communities. Therefore, while efforts to mitigate chemical pollution may enhance public health, the legacy of past exposures could present ongoing challenges.

17. ⁠Water bodies & Supply:

In 80 years, advancements in water body conservation and supply management could reduce waterborne diseases by up to 50%, improving public health and decreasing gastrointestinal illnesses. Access to clean water may enhance hydration and nutrition, benefiting cognitive and physical health. However, climate change and pollution could still affect water quality for 10-15% of the population, leading to chronic health issues from contaminated supplies. Additionally, awareness of water scarcity may increase stress and anxiety in affected communities. Therefore, while improvements in water management could enhance health outcomes, challenges related to water quality and availability may continue to pose risks.

18. Waste management:

In 80 years, improvements in waste management practices could reduce waste-related diseases by up to 40%, enhancing public health and decreasing exposure to hazardous substances. Effective recycling and composting may lower landfill use, improving air and water quality and reducing respiratory illnesses. However, about 10-15% of the population may still face health risks from improper waste disposal. Additionally, increased awareness of waste issues could contribute to eco-anxiety among communities concerned about sustainability. Therefore, while advancements in waste management could improve health outcomes, challenges related to waste exposure and mental health may continue to pose significant risks.

19. ⁠Land use & Streets & Public Spaces:

In 80 years, improved land use and design of streets and public spaces could enhance urban health, potentially increasing physical activity by up to 30% and reducing obesity rates. Enhanced green spaces might lead to a 20% decrease in anxiety and depression symptoms. However, gentrification could displace low-income communities, exacerbating social inequalities and causing chronic stress. Additionally, increased foot traffic may contribute to noise pollution, negatively impacting mental health. Therefore, while better land use could promote healthier lifestyles, challenges related to social equity and environmental stressors may continue to exist.

20. ⁠Ocean pollution:

In 80 years, improvements in addressing ocean pollution could reduce seafood-related illnesses by up to 40% as cleaner oceans support healthier marine ecosystems. Reduced plastic and chemical pollutants may lower the risk of neurological disorders linked to toxin bioaccumulation. However, about 10-15% of coastal populations may still face health risks from legacy pollutants and contaminated seafood. Additionally, increased awareness of ocean pollution could heighten environmental anxiety among communities. Therefore, while efforts to combat ocean pollution could improve health outcomes, challenges related to residual contamination and environmental stress may persist.

21. Effects of climate change:

In 80 years, the effects of climate change could increase heat-related illnesses by up to 50% due to rising global temperatures. Studies suggest a potential 30% rise in cardiovascular diseases linked to intensified air pollution and extreme weather events. Food and water scarcity may affect around 20% of the global population, leading to malnutrition and related health issues. Additionally, mental health impacts, such as anxiety and depression, could rise as communities face climate-related disasters. Thus, while climate adaptation efforts may mitigate some risks, the persistent effects of climate change could pose significant challenges to public health and well-being.

22. ⁠Urban Agriculture & Greenification:

In 80 years, urban agriculture and greenification could enhance public health by improving access to fresh produce and potentially reducing obesity rates by up to 30%. Studies indicate that urban green spaces may decrease mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, by 20%. However, challenges like gentrification could displace low-income communities, worsening social inequalities. Additionally, urban agriculture might pose risks from soil contamination and pesticide exposure, impacting about 10-15% of urban populations. Thus, while these initiatives may improve health outcomes, they may also lead to social and environmental challenges.

23. ⁠Gender & Sexuality:

In 80 years, evolving views on gender and sexuality could improve mental well-being, potentially reducing anxiety and depression rates among LGBTQ+ individuals by up to 30% due to greater acceptance and supportive environments. Studies indicate that supportive policies can decrease suicide rates in marginalized groups by 25%. However, backlash against these changes may lead to increased stigma for about 10-15% of the population, resulting in ongoing mental health challenges. Thus, while advancements in gender and sexuality rights could enhance health outcomes, social resistance may remain a significant issue.

24. ⁠Diversity & Inclusion:

In 80 years, a focus on diversity and inclusion could enhance social cohesion and mental well-being, potentially reducing workplace stress by up to 30% and decreasing turnover rates by 20% due to increased innovation and employee satisfaction. However, resistance to these changes might create divisions, leading to heightened conflict and stress for about 10-15% of individuals feeling marginalised. Thus, while advancements in diversity and inclusion could improve health and productivity, challenges related to social tensions may persist.

25. Accessibility:

In 80 years, enhanced accessibility measures could improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, potentially reducing social isolation and depression rates by up to 40% as inclusive environments promote participation. Studies indicate that better accessibility may increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities by 25%, enhancing financial independence and mental well-being. However, if initiatives fail to address the needs of all marginalized groups, about 10-15% of individuals may still face barriers. Thus, while advancements in accessibility could foster inclusion and improve health outcomes, persistent gaps may continue to pose challenges.

26. Sustainability:

In 80 years, a focus on sustainability could improve public health, potentially reducing chronic diseases linked to pollution and unhealthy lifestyles by up to 30% as communities adopt greener practices. Research suggests sustainable urban planning may enhance air quality, leading to a 20% decrease in respiratory illnesses. However, the transition could disrupt traditional industries, affecting about 10-15% of the workforce, and raise eco-anxiety among some individuals. Thus, while advancements in sustainability could significantly enhance health outcomes, economic and psychological challenges may arise during the transition.

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