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Values In Action: Sustainability In Tech

The Green Blueprint: Integrating Sustainability into Core Corporate Values

In an era where climate change and environmental conservation are at the forefront of public consciousness, businesses are increasingly called upon to take a stand, and as the 19th-century German novelist Jean-Paul Richter aptly said, "Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action; try to use ordinary situations."

In today's corporate world, integrating sustainability into core values is crucial for long-term viability and ethical responsibility. Research shows that sustainable practices significantly influence consumer preferences and investment decisions, driving consumer loyalty and business success.

Businesses that adapt to this shift contribute to the planet's health and ensure their own sustainable growth in the marketplace. By prioritizing sustainability in business, companies can achieve long-term success while also benefiting the environment.

The Current State of Corporate Sustainability

Global Trends and Statistics

The corporate world has witnessed a significant pivot towards sustainability over the past decade. This transformation is supported by compelling statistics that illustrate the growing importance of sustainable practices within business strategies globally:

Business Strategy and Executive Support

A World Economic Forum report reveals that 75% of senior executives now see sustainability as essential to their business strategy, driven by ethics and financial performance. This reflects a shift from sustainability as a secondary concern to a central strategic element.

Consumer Preferences

A Nielsen study shows that two-thirds of global consumers prefer companies that align with their values, particularly regarding environmental responsibility. This indicates a significant consumer shift toward supporting sustainable businesses.

Industry Leaders in Sustainability

The renewable energy sector and major tech companies lead in sustainability, revolutionizing energy use and reducing carbon footprints. The fashion industry is also adopting sustainability through initiatives like fabric recycling and water reduction.

Challenges to Implementation

Companies face challenges such as high initial costs, complex supply chain changes, and balancing profitability with environmental goals in fully integrating sustainability.

These emerging trends and ongoing challenges illustrate the complex landscape of corporate sustainability today. As companies navigate this terrain, integrating sustainable practices into their core operations and values becomes beneficial and imperative for their survival and growth in the 21st-century marketplace.

Why Integrate Sustainability?

The imperative for integrating sustainability into corporate values extends beyond mere regulatory compliance or public relations. It is a strategic necessity that impacts various facets of a business, from economic viability to social and environmental responsibility.

Economic Benefits

Research shows that robust sustainability practices boost market value and investor attractiveness, with companies like those in an MIT study reporting a 38% revenue increase. Sustainable practices also reduce operational costs by up to 30%, enhancing profitability and stability.

Social Impact

Sustainability enhances a company's reputation and brand value, with 66% of consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products. Companies engaged in sustainability report higher employee satisfaction and retention rates.

Environmental Responsibility

Businesses adopting sustainable practices significantly reduce carbon footprints and conserve resources, aiding in the fight against climate change. This ensures compliance with environmental regulations and appeals to eco-conscious consumers and stakeholders.

Integrating sustainability into core values ensures long-term viability, benefiting the planet and society while providing a competitive edge. This approach aligns with the growing market norm of prioritizing sustainability.

How to Integrate Sustainability into Core Values

Integrating sustainability into a company's core values involves strategic planning, committed leadership, and a company-wide cultural shift. This section outlines actionable steps and strategies to effectively embed sustainability into the fabric of an organization.

Leadership Commitment

Leadership must actively drive sustainability by setting clear goals and integrating them into the corporate mission. Demonstrating commitment through personal involvement and strategic planning is essential.

Employee Engagement

Every employee must understand and participate in sustainability efforts, achieved through comprehensive training and platforms for contributing ideas. This fosters ownership and engagement across the organization.

Policy and Practice Integration

Revise business practices and policies to align with sustainability goals, such as prioritizing sustainable suppliers and aiming for energy efficiency. Each department should have specific sustainability objectives.

Innovation and Adaptation

Invest in R&D for sustainable solutions that address environmental concerns and meet evolving consumer needs. Companies must adapt strategies to keep pace with technological advancements and regulatory changes.

Building Partnerships

Form partnerships with businesses, non-profits, and government agencies to amplify sustainability efforts. These collaborations offer resources, shared expertise, and increased credibility.

Monitoring and Reporting

Establish mechanisms to monitor progress and report on sustainability, including regular reviews and public reporting. Transparent reporting builds trust and demonstrates commitment to sustainability goals.

By following these steps, companies can ensure that sustainability becomes a core part of their identity, influencing every decision and action. This integration benefits the company and its stakeholders and contributes to the broader global effort towards sustainable development.

Our Journey Towards Sustainability

In the tech industry, sustainability is essential. At Coditude, it drives our operations, product development, and community interactions, reflecting our commitment to environmental and societal impact.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Our dedication to sustainability is demonstrated through comprehensive strategies and practices that permeate every aspect of our operations:

Sustainable Product Development: We develop software that meets high-efficiency standards and minimizes environmental impact by optimizing code and incorporating sustainable practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Green Operations: We reduce waste, enhance energy efficiency, and promote recycling in our offices, minimizing our ecological footprint and setting a standard for employees and partners.

Community Engagement: We sponsor and participate in local environmental initiatives, fostering a broader culture of sustainability that extends beyond our corporate boundaries.

Transparent Stakeholder Engagement: We maintain transparency with stakeholders by regularly sharing updates on our sustainability efforts, reinforcing our commitment, and encouraging accountability.

The Broader Impact and Our Role

We aim to inspire the tech industry by demonstrating that sustainable practices can coexist with innovation and profitability. The tech sector can significantly influence global environmental outcomes, and we are proud to lead by example.

Embracing Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

Integrating sustainability poses challenges like costs and cultural shifts but offers opportunities to innovate in green technology, attract sustainability-focused customers, and stand out in a competitive market.

Bringing Company Values to Life Through Employee Engagement and Sustainability Efforts

Promoting company values starts with leadership engagement, where leaders exemplify these values in behavior and decision-making, creating a trickle-down effect throughout the organization.

Companies like Patagonia and LEGO embed sustainability into their core strategies, reinforcing values of environmental stewardship and innovation through sustainable business practices.

Recognition reinforces company values by celebrating employees who demonstrate them. Platforms like Workvivo facilitate peer shout-outs and engagement, fostering appreciation and mutual respect.

Integrate sustainability into company values by adopting green technologies, recycling programs, and community projects, enhancing reputation and aligning with global sustainability goals.

Conclusion and Future Outlook

As businesses continue to navigate the complexities of the modern world, integrating sustainability into their core values is not just a trend but a necessity. This journey towards sustainable business practices demands a robust commitment from leadership, active employee participation, and a culture that celebrates these values.

Summarization of Key Points

Integrating sustainability involves adopting environmentally friendly practices while addressing economic, social, and ethical dimensions. Companies like Nike and Apple show that these values enhance brand loyalty and trust.

Challenges and Considerations

Integrating sustainability requires adapting to changing standards, consumer expectations, and ensuring transparency. Initial costs and organizational adjustments can be significant.

Future Directions

The importance of sustainability in business will increase with global challenges like climate change. Companies must innovate with sustainable technologies and supply chains to thrive and maintain a competitive advantage.

Let's shape a greener world together

As Coditude continues to lead by example in integrating sustainability into our core values, we invite other companies, stakeholders, and individuals interested in learning more about our initiatives or seeking guidance on implementing similar practices to reach out.

[dustteller]

I think modern au Zhu SHOULD be the lesbian best friend trope to Ouyang except that its because this man is her pet project and gODDDAMIT she's gonna FIX him she's gonna MAKE him be BETTER she's going to SOLVE EVERYTHING and he will RESPECT HER (she is actively making him worse). She has a whole complex about it and everything. She has based a part of her identity on dragging this man up from his toxic funk and is fully convinced that if she tries hard enough he will eventually come to his senses and be an equal participant in this relationship. They have a terrible wonderful toxic loving codependent relationship that's neither a romance nor a friendship nor a rivalry but a secret fourth thing.

Predictably, this does not go well. The character arcs would be Zhu learning she can't fix a sinking ship and letting Ouyang fail by himself, and Ouyang learning to not be a shit person, actually, and coming out of his bubble of self-centeredness and working on himself instead of unloading his emotional labor onto the people around him. And they should both get to develop a healthier relationship with each other than what they had in canon bc queer solidarity is great and its even better when it's in the shape of some weird bullshit some gay people built out of the corpse parts of heteronormative romance (affectionate and completely unironic)

[girderednerve]

when i was an undergrad working on my incredibly stupid honors thesis, one of my classmates told me that i should try to really think about how what i was writing was the most important thing in history. i thought it was good advice at the time mostly because i already thought that & appreciated the vindication. even though there was absolutely zero overlap between our two areas of interest—i was writing about european late medieval coinage, and they were writing about chinese republican opera—i do think we were both kind of right.

anyway now i firmly believe that the most important thing in human history is the organized struggle against occupational dust disease. is it? i mean, that's a stupid question: everything is the most important thing in human history if you look at it right. but also yes!

[andragoras-in-vanity]

im convinced that people who actually want to live in cities and dont see the environmental and emotional trauma their inflicting on themselves by enabling those places to continue to grow have just the most severe brain damage

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[faithfromanewperspective]

I feel like a lot of discussion in worlds of how we do socialism and also people trying to (with varying levels of genuineness) do philanthropic or ethical versions of capitalism we talk about ‘the working class’ as if either they’re some people to empower or a human rights problem to fix. and yes there’s a struggle of power and for ownership of profit and yes we need to do that fairly and ethically but I think what people miss either deliberately or from trained and systemic invisibility of marginalised groups is that the working class have never been the lowest class. in fact the average person you could say is and has always been working class (don’t let the middle in middle class fool you). there are an entire diverse caste of people who have fallen out of the bottom of society due to inability to work or fit into a nice role in the system and when some of us don’t fit, none of the systems people think of to ‘help’ are going to work when they’re within the same narrative. disabled people can’t work the same as a abled people, so what is a fair share of the profits? neither can addicts, at least not without help. and this group of people often do actually require more capital to have their needs met in ways your average working class person doesn’t. like I don’t want to invalidate your working class plight but. do we not remember centuries of shame when something befalls a relative causing them to fall into that category, be it at birth or later? do we not remember the people we locked up away from society? to those of us who have always existed and exist now, I love you. you deserve to have your voices heard and your needs met and your value not tied to your productivity. you deserve to be centred and not sidelined in these discussions and you deserve a new conceptualisation of how we create an equitable society. and while I don’t see that in mainstream yet I want to normalise as able, working to meet our own needs and then some for those we love who we can feed into the ecosystem and invest in. I want to normalise celebrating the work of existing and being present and staying alive and caring for yourself more than working to feed the economy. that’s work we can all do. and I want to be careful in saying this, but I want to normalise the idea that there is no leisure until we can all have liberation and sustenance. there is rest and reminding ourselves we’ve done enough and we are enough. but there’s no sitting back in comfort, which many of us raised in middle class lifestyles might be used to. not while part of society is still invisible.

[greenthestral]

Unveiling the Secrets of Life Below Water: Goal 14 for a Sustainable Future

In our journey towards achieving a sustainable future, Goal 14 of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) plays a pivotal role. Life Below Water, as it is commonly referred to, focuses on the preservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources. With this goal, the international community aims to safeguard marine ecosystems, mitigate the impacts of human activities, and promote sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities. This article delves into the significance of Goal 14, explores the challenges faced, and highlights the initiatives that can help us ensure a healthier and more vibrant life below water.

Understanding the Importance of Goal 14

The Earth's oceans are vast and cover more than 70% of the planet's surface. They are teeming with life and harbor a remarkable diversity of species and ecosystems. From the mesmerizing coral reefs to the mysterious depths of the abyss, the oceans are a treasure trove of biodiversity, supporting millions of species, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Beyond their ecological significance, the oceans play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate. They act as a massive heat sink, absorbing a significant amount of the sun's energy and distributing it across the planet. Additionally, oceans play a vital role in the water cycle, facilitating the evaporation of water, which then falls as precipitation and sustains terrestrial ecosystems.

The oceans are not only important for the environment but also for human societies. They provide sustenance to millions of people around the world. Fishing, both for subsistence and commercial purposes, is a primary source of livelihood for coastal communities. The oceans also support economic activities such as tourism, shipping, and offshore industries, contributing significantly to global economies.

However, the delicate balance of marine ecosystems is under threat due to various human activities. Overfishing, driven by unsustainable practices and the demand for seafood, has led to the depletion of fish stocks worldwide. Large-scale industrial fishing, with destructive methods such as bottom trawling, threatens not only the targeted species but also the entire marine food web.

Marine pollution is another significant challenge faced by the oceans. Pollution from land-based sources, including plastic waste, chemicals, oil spills, and agricultural runoff, finds its way into the marine environment, causing severe harm to marine life and ecosystems. The accumulation of plastic debris in the oceans has reached alarming levels, forming giant garbage patches and causing entanglement and ingestion by marine organisms.

Habitat destruction and degradation are also taking a toll on marine ecosystems. Destructive practices such as coral reef destruction, coastal development, and the destruction of mangroves and seagrass beds result in the loss of critical habitats and the disruption of delicate ecological relationships. These habitats serve as nurseries and breeding grounds for many species, and their loss has far-reaching consequences for marine biodiversity.

Furthermore, climate change poses one of the most significant threats to life below water. Rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and sea-level rise are already impacting marine ecosystems. Corals, which are vital for the survival of countless marine species, are particularly vulnerable to rising temperatures and increased ocean acidity, leading to coral bleaching events and the degradation of coral reefs.

In recognition of the urgent need to protect and sustainably manage marine resources, Goal 14 of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was established. Also known as Life Below Water, this goal aims to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas, and marine resources for present and future generations.

Goal 14 encompasses various targets and indicators to guide efforts towards sustainable ocean management. One of the key focuses is the protection and restoration of coral reefs, which are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth. Coral reefs provide habitat for numerous species, protect coastlines from erosion, and support vibrant tourism industries. By implementing measures to reduce coral bleaching, enhance reef resilience, and combat destructive practices, Goal 14 seeks to safeguard these vital ecosystems.

Another critical aspect of Goal 14 is the reduction of marine pollution. It calls for the prevention and significant reduction of marine debris, particularly plastic waste. Efforts are being made to promote better waste management systems, recycling and reusing plastics, and raising awareness about the detrimental effects of single-use plastics. Innovative technologies for ocean cleanup are also being developed to tackle existing pollution.

To address the issue of overfishing, Goal 14 emphasizes the need to restore fish stocks to sustainable levels. This involves implementing science-based management plans, combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and promoting responsible fishing practices. Creating marine protected areas and adopting ecosystem-based management approaches can help protect critical habitats and ensure the long-term viability of fisheries.

Furthermore, Goal 14 acknowledges the urgent need to address ocean acidification, which poses a grave risk to marine organisms. By reducing carbon dioxide emissions and taking steps to enhance the resilience of marine ecosystems, such as protecting mangroves and seagrass beds, this goal aims to mitigate the impacts of ocean acidification and ensure the survival of vulnerable species.

Achieving Goal 14 requires a collaborative effort from governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and individuals worldwide. International cooperation is crucial to strengthen governance frameworks, regulate resource exploitation, combat illegal fishing, and promote sustainable practices. By taking collective action and embracing sustainable approaches, we can secure a healthier and more vibrant future for life below water.

Challenges and Threats to Life Below Water

The life below water faces a multitude of challenges that require immediate attention and concerted efforts. Overfishing, driven by unsustainable practices and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, has led to a decline in fish stocks worldwide. The loss of biodiversity affects not only marine ecosystems but also the communities that depend on them for food security and economic opportunities.

Marine pollution poses another significant threat. Plastic waste, chemicals, oil spills, and other pollutants contaminate the oceans, harming marine life and ecosystems. The accumulation of plastic debris, in particular, has gained global attention due to its devastating impact on marine organisms and the potential consequences for human health through the food chain.

Ocean acidification, caused by the absorption of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, poses a grave risk to marine organisms such as corals, shellfish, and plankton. Acidic waters can hinder the growth and survival of these organisms, disrupting the entire marine food web and impacting the livelihoods of coastal communities.

 Initiatives and Solutions for a Sustainable Life Below Water

Achieving Goal 14 requires a comprehensive approach involving governments, businesses, civil society, and individuals. Several initiatives and solutions have emerged to address the challenges faced by life below water:

Sustainable Fisheries Management: Implementing science-based management plans, promoting responsible fishing practices, and combating illegal fishing are crucial steps towards replenishing fish stocks and ensuring the long-term sustainability of fisheries. Tools like marine protected areas and ecosystem-based management help preserve critical habitats and protect biodiversity.

Marine Pollution Prevention: Reducing plastic pollution and other sources of marine debris is vital. This can be achieved through improved waste management systems, recycling and reusing plastics, and raising awareness about the consequences of single-use plastics. Additionally, promoting the use of biodegradable alternatives and supporting innovative technologies for ocean cleanup can help mitigate the impact of existing pollution.

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Addressing climate change is fundamental to preserving life below water. Transitioning to renewable energy sources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting sustainable coastal development are essential steps in mitigating the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. Additionally, enhancing the resilience of coastal communities through measures such as mangrove restoration, coastal protection, and sustainable tourism can aid adaptation efforts.

International Cooperation and Governance: Collaboration among nations is crucial for the effective implementation of Goal 14. Strengthening international frameworks, such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and promoting regional cooperation can help combat illegal fishing, regulate resource exploitation, and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources.

Conclusion

Preserving life below water is not only crucial for the health of our oceans but also for the overall well-being of our planet. Goal 14 provides a roadmap for sustainable ocean management, aiming to conserve marine biodiversity, mitigate pollution, and promote the sustainable use of marine resources. By taking action at individual, local, and global levels, we can make a significant difference in ensuring a healthier and more vibrant future for life below water. Let us join hands and work together to safeguard the oceans for generations to come.

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The rise of teleworking and teletravel

The travel sector has been a major driver of change in recent years thanks to technology. It’s in these innovations that artificial intelligence, virtual reality and blockchain have been absolutely central to redefining travel. Platforms powered by artificial intelligence now offer personalized travel recommendations and carry out bookings while guaranteeing an exceptional experience. Thanks to…

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The Key to Sustainable Business Growth: How Consulting Services Can Boost Your Revenue

In today’s fast-paced and competitive marketplace, businesses are under constant pressure to innovate, grow, and streamline operations. However, the journey toward sustainable revenue growth is often complex and requires specialized expertise. Consulting services have become a valuable resource for organizations aiming to navigate these challenges and achieve their business goals. In this blog, we’ll explore how specialized consulting services can fuel business growth and provide strategic support in critical areas.

Driving Revenue Growth through Consulting

One of the most critical aspects of business success is finding ways to continually increase revenue while optimizing operations. Revenue growth consulting is a specialized service that helps businesses identify new opportunities and implement effective strategies to maximize earnings. By analyzing current revenue streams and assessing market trends, consultants provide tailored advice on how to expand sales channels, improve pricing models, and enhance product offerings. Businesses that invest in revenue growth consulting can achieve long-term stability and avoid stagnation in an ever-evolving economic environment.

Business Expansion Strategies for Success

Expanding a business involves much more than merely increasing operations; it requires strategic planning, market understanding, and resource management. Professional consultants offer in-depth business expansion strategies, helping companies identify new markets, assess the competitive landscape, and define clear growth goals. Whether a company is looking to expand domestically or internationally, consulting services ensure that businesses take calculated steps, avoid common pitfalls, and achieve scalable growth. An expert consultant can develop a roadmap that takes into account everything from market entry to supply chain management, providing a holistic approach to expansion.

The Importance of Market Research Services

Successful business decisions are built on a foundation of accurate and comprehensive information. Market research services are an integral part of the consulting process, providing businesses with critical insights into customer behavior, industry trends, and competitive dynamics. By leveraging market research, companies can develop products and services that align with customer needs and market demand. Consultants use various data collection methods, such as surveys, focus groups, and data analysis, to provide actionable insights. This empowers businesses to make informed decisions that lead to enhanced market positioning and better ROI.

Streamlining Operations with Production Management Consulting

In addition to identifying growth opportunities, businesses need to ensure that their operations run smoothly and efficiently. Production management consulting helps businesses optimize their production processes to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase efficiency. From supply chain optimization to workflow automation, consultants help companies refine their operational models to produce better results with fewer resources. This type of consulting is particularly valuable for manufacturing firms and businesses with complex operational processes, as it allows them to stay competitive while maintaining high standards of quality.

Strengthening Financial Health with Balance Sheet Maintenance Services

Financial health is the backbone of any successful business, and maintaining a solid balance sheet is essential for long-term stability. Balance sheet maintenance services, offered by financial consultants, ensure that a company’s assets, liabilities, and equity are well managed. These services involve evaluating financial statements, optimizing capital structure, and identifying potential risks. By working with consultants, businesses can ensure they have accurate financial reporting, enabling them to make sound financial decisions and avoid unnecessary liabilities. This strengthens a company’s financial foundation and prepares it for future growth and investment opportunities.

[multitaskingco]

Creating a Consistent Brand Identity Through Graphic Design

The Importance of Brand Guidelines A brand identity is more than just a logo; it's a comprehensive set of guidelines that define how a brand is perceived. These guidelines should cover everything from color palettes and typography to messaging and tone of voice.

The Power of Color:

Color plays a significant role in shaping brand perception. Consistent use of a brand's primary and secondary colors helps to create a cohesive and recognizable visual identity.

Typography: The Font of Personality

Typography can convey a brand's personality and tone. Choosing the right fonts can help a brand appear modern, classic, playful, or serious.

The Logo: The Face of Your Brand

A strong logo is the cornerstone of a brand identity. It should be memorable, versatile, and aligned with the brand's values.

Storytelling Through Design

Graphic design can be used to tell a brand's story. By incorporating elements that reflect the brand's history, values, or mission, designers can create a more meaningful and engaging experience for customers.

To ensure your brand identity is executed flawlessly, consider partnering with a reputable graphic design firm that offers Graphic Designing Services in Punjab.

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The Macadamia Shell Controversy in Kenya

The Macadamia Shell Association of Kenya has raised concerns about the potential importation of raw macadamia nuts from other countries. The association argues that this move could negatively impact local industries that rely on macadamia shells as a fuel source. According to the association, macadamia shells are a crucial byproduct of the macadamia processing industry in Kenya. These shells are…

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2024 AI Trends: What to Expect and Why It Matters

The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024 is set to be shaped by ten pivotal trends, including agentic AI, open-source AI, and AI-powered cybersecurity. Agentic AI will revolutionize workflows by autonomously handling complex tasks and adapting to dynamic environments, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. Open-source AI fosters innovation and collaboration, leading to the development of more robust and versatile AI applications across various industries. AI-powered cybersecurity significantly improves threat detection and response times, bolstering organizational security against cyber threats.

Hyper automation leverages AI and robotic process automation (RPA) to automate end-to-end business processes, driving productivity and efficiency. Edge AI computing processes data locally, reducing latency and enabling real-time decision-making. In healthcare, AI enhances diagnostics, personalized treatments, and patient care, making medical services more accessible and efficient. Explainable AI ensures transparency and accountability, making AI decisions understandable and trustworthy, thereby building user confidence.

These AI trends underscore the transformative impact of AI on various sectors and the importance for businesses to stay informed and adaptive. AI-driven personalization, creativity, and sustainability initiatives present additional avenues for innovation and growth. To explore how AI can Learn more...

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Rooted in Purpose: A Journey to UNEA-6 Inspired by Richard St. Barbe Baker

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Bringing "Balloons Over Broadway" to Life - A Live Camera Project in Green Screen by DoInk

In the enchanting world of children's literature, "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet is a beloved tale that unfolds during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. You can make the story come to life with the magic of green screen technology. In this video tutorial blog post, we'll guide you through the process of creating a Live Camera Project in Green Screen by DoInk, where you can integrate your students, their balloons or both into the pages of "Balloons Over Broadway" and let their imagination take flight.

By combining the magic of the Green Screen by DoInk app with the enchanting pages of "Balloons Over Broadway," you can create an immersive experience that brings the story to life. Whether you're a teacher looking to engage your students or a storyteller aiming to captivate your audience, this project opens up a world of creative possibilities. Step into the pages of "Balloons Over Broadway" and let your imagination soar like the parade balloons themselves.

[bortalis]

My concepts for the development progress of an Iterators Puppet

-my ideas below

-Feasibility Study  

[1]: First autonomous control module, any instruction to be given must be done manually through physical means (the keys), outputs were shown through the screen. A very primitive system, however, did its job proving the greater machine concept was achievable. While it does look like a lens above the monitor, this was a simple status gauge for benchmarking.

-Prototyping and Development  

[2]: Now with the capability to wirelessly and audibly communicate to receive instructions and inputs. The system was no longer directly integrated into the facility, and resided on the first instance of an iterator's arm. This was considered a feat due to the complications with isolating the control module from the rest of the iterators components, while keeping processing power. A permanent connection/umbilical was needed to sustain life and function though. 

To “talk” back, they were crafted with multidimensional projectors, the mobile arm allowing the angles and variance for this projection. Only later into development were advanced speakers installed for optimized understanding, however the extra computing power required to synthesize proper speech was found to strain the contained module, so this function had rare use in the end.

[3]: At this point there was a change in perspective in the project. What once were machines to simply compute and simulate, were now planned to be the home, caregiver, and providers. The further the project came to fruition the more religious importance was placed upon these “random gods”. From this stance not only did the puppets have to manage and control their facilities, they had to communicate with the people and priests. To represent benevolent beings who will bring their end and salvation. In this process iterators began to take a more humanoid shape, to better reflect their parents. Development was focused on compacting the puppet closer to the size of an ancient for this purpose. This stage was the first to incorporate a cloak/clothing into their design considerations, to further akin themselves in looks. The cloak would hide the iterators' engineered bodies and give a body to their silhouette. 

[4]: As bioengineering and mechanics were rapidly progressing due to the void fluid revolution, this allowed plenty of margin for developing the outer design of the iterator puppets. This prototype was the first to incorporate limbs for the purpose of body language. This was another step in the drive to give a body to their random gods.

-Final Iterations

[5]: First generation iterators had the final redesign of puppet bodies. Far different from their first designs, they are fully humanoid. Their bodies are shaped to be organic and as full of life as they could at the time. Their center of sapience has fully settled within their body, as can be seen as their unconscious use of limbs without the direct intention for communication. This can also see how they manage their work, where many of the functions (which can be done with just an internal request) are operated through physical gestures of their limbs. Their puppet chambers also allow for full comprehensive projection, where many of their working monitors are displayed. It is seen how iterators prefer to utilize their traversal arm to transfer between the current working projection window.

These designs were hardy and nearly self-sufficient, only requiring minimal power from their umbilical to charge. (However was still limited in the terms of internal power production, for this first generation extensive batteries sufficed)

[6]: Later generation not only incorporated advanced bioengineering internally, but externally. While still a hardened shell, their body plates have been incorporated into the organics of the puppet, maintaining the protective requirements while barely leaving a trace of hinges or plates. This “soft” skin had drawbacks, such as reduced durability to the first generations, this was offset by the greatly enhanced repair speeds and capability this type of skin allowed.

Internal power generation was implemented into these late generation models. If the case arose, the Puppet could be disconnected from their umbilical and still be conscious from an undefined period of time. (However this would limit the operating capacity of the puppet when running self sufficiently) This greatly eased maintenance works, as the Puppet could still run the greater facility wirelessly while work was done on the chamber, arm or whatever as needed.

[faithfromanewperspective]

this is so important. also, can we talk about making education more accessible for mothers? childcare more affordable, or discounted if you're a full-time student? there are a million reasons someone may choose to become a mother/parent young, and while in some ways it is dangerous financially and relationally, a lot of the danger is put there by people who make education inaccessible and won't have anyone challenge their status quo. education should empower people to get good jobs as efficiently and as easily as possible so that a fair wage is accessible to all, including and especially mothers. and it should not matter whether they become mothers at 17, 27, or 37. motherhood should not put you behind in life, and when we live in a culture where it automatically does, yes even when it's chosen with no grooming or desperation just 'i'm ready to have a baby' or 'it happened and i'm going to choose to keep it' we should be questioning it, being like, are we really going to allow this? of course children are a responsibility. but they are also a vulnerable group who are not going to go away when we say 'only the wealthy and educated are allowed to have kids'.

Ok I agree it’s disturbing to see “day in the life of a 20 year old mom of three” type content but can we please talk about these women like they are human beings? Because they are. They are human beings, motherhood does not change a woman from a human being into some…nebulous figurehead. We should absolutely be calling out damaging tradwife content, we should absolutely examine and criticize content that encourages extremely young motherhood and talk about the dangers of young women halting their educations and careers for motherhood…without dehumanizing mothers…