Wednesday, August 28, 2024

scorpion-fable.md

# The Scorpion and the Mirror


In a sun-baked desert lived a scorpion, feared by all for its deadly sting. One day, while seeking shelter from the scorching heat, it stumbled upon a small oasis. At the center stood an ornate mirror, left behind by travelers long ago.


Curious, the scorpion approached its reflection. "Who dares to challenge me?" it hissed, raising its stinger. The reflection mimicked its every move.


Enraged by this perceived threat, the scorpion struck at the mirror repeatedly. With each strike, its stinger chipped and dulled against the hard surface.


A wise old tortoise, watching nearby, spoke up. "Why do you attack your own image?"


The scorpion, breathing heavily, replied, "This impostor mocks me. I must defeat it!"


The tortoise shook his head. "What you fight is not an enemy, but a reflection of yourself. Your aggression has only caused you harm."


The scorpion, now unable to sting, realized the truth of the tortoise's words. It had been so quick to perceive threat and lash out that it had damaged its only means of defense.


From that day forward, the scorpion learned to pause and reflect before striking, understanding that sometimes, the greatest threat we face is our own hasty judgment.


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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

TED Tech: Why AI is incredibly smart -- and shockingly stupid | Yejin Choi

Why AI is incredibly smart -- and shockingly stupid | Yejin Choi
TED Tech

Computer scientist Yejin Choi is here to demystify the current state of massive artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, highlighting three key problems with cutting-edge large language models (including some funny instances of them failing at basic commonsense reasoning.) She welcomes us into a new era in which AI is becoming almost like a new intellectual species -- and identifies the benefits of building smaller AI systems trained on human norms and values. (Followed by a Q&A with head of TED Chris Anderson)

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-tech/id470624027?i=1000618511729


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Thursday, July 25, 2024

TED Health: Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price

Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price
TED Health

Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life. After the talk, Shoshana dives into what happens to your body when you play.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-health/id470623173?i=1000622671501


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Sunday, May 26, 2024

TED Talks Science and Medicine: How to harness the ancient partnership between forests and fungi | Colin Averill

How to harness the ancient partnership between forests and fungi | Colin Averill
TED Talks Science and Medicine

If we want to better understand the environment and combat climate change, we need to look deep underground, where diverse microscopic fungal networks mingle with tree roots to form symbiotic partnerships, says microbiologist Colin Averill. As we learn more about which of these fungi are most beneficial to forest health, we can reintroduce them into the soil -- potentially enhancing the growth and resilience of carbon-trapping trees and plants. Hear more about the emerging science aiming to supercharge forest ecosystems, one handful of soil at a time.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-talks-science-and-medicine/id470623801?i=1000594127511


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TED Health: How to calm your anxiety, from a neuroscientist | Wendy Suzuki

How to calm your anxiety, from a neuroscientist | Wendy Suzuki
TED Health

What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities — breathing and movement — that can soothe your nervous system and fuel creativity and connection.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-health/id470623173?i=1000630470262


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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

TED Tech: TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different | Shou Chew

TikTok's CEO on its future -- and what makes its algorithm different | Shou Chew
TED Tech

TikTok CEO Shou Chew dives into how the trend-setting video app and cultural phenomenon works -- from what distinguishes its algorithm and drives virality to the challenges of content moderation and digital addiction. In a wide-ranging conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, he tells stories about the TikTok creators he loves and digs into thorny issues like data privacy and government manipulation -- as well as speaking personally about his commitment to inspiring creativity and building community. After the talk, Sherrell delves a little deeper into the implications of TikTok's presence is society.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-tech/id470624027?i=1000618009965



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TED Tech: Cultivating good power with longtime IBM CEO Ginni Rometty | ReThinking with Adam Grant

Cultivating good power with longtime IBM CEO Ginni Rometty | ReThinking with Adam Grant
TED Tech

Ginni Rometty rose through the ranks at IBM to become their first female CEO. After leading the iconic tech company from 2012 to 2020, Ginni chronicled the experiences and lessons learned in her memoir, "Good Power." In a candid conversation at the Authors@Wharton series, Ginni talks with Adam about cultivating and harnessing influence, leading change through highlighting what will stay the same, and her cautious optimism about the future of AI. For episodes on the psychology of the world's most interesting minds, follow ReThinking wherever you're listening to this. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

TED Talks Science and Medicine: The future of fashion -- made from mushrooms | Dan Widmaier

The future of fashion -- made from mushrooms | Dan Widmaier
TED Talks Science and Medicine

Your closet is likely full of all kinds of materials -- leather, cotton, nylon and polyester, to name a few -- that contribute to fashion's sustainability crisis. Biomaterials investigator Dan Widmaier explains how we could look to nature for sustainable replacements for these much-used materials and introduces a leather alternative made from mushrooms that looks great and doesn't harm the environment. "We can make fashion sustainable, and we're going to do it with science," Widmaier says.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-talks-science-and-medicine/id470623801?i=1000571413666



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Friday, October 14, 2022

Huberman Lab: Dr. Charles Zuker: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving

Dr. Charles Zuker: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving
Huberman Lab

My guest this episode is Dr. Charles Zuker, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biophysics and Neuroscience at Columbia University and an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Dr. Zuker is the world's leading expert in the biology of taste, thirst and craving. His laboratory explores the mechanisms of taste perception, focusing on how our conscious and unconscious processing of specific foods and nutrients guide our actions and behaviors. We discuss the neural circuits of taste, the "gut-brain axis," the basis of food cravings and the key difference between wanting (craving) and liking (perceiving) sugar. We also explore how taste perception relates to specific food satiety, thirst, to our emotions, and expectation. We also consider how sugar containing and highly-processed foods can hijack the natural balance of the taste and digestive systems. Dr. Zuker provides a true masterclass in the biology of taste and perception that ought to be of interest to anyone curious about how the brain works, our motivated behaviors and the neural, chemical perceptual aspects of the mind. Thank you to our sponsors Thesis: https://takethesis.com/huberman ROKA: https://roka.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman Supplements from Momentous https://www.livemomentous.com/huberman. For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com. Timestamps (00:00:00) Dr. Charles Zuker & Taste Perception (00:03:05) Momentous Supplements (00:04:35) Thesis, ROKA, Helix Sleep (00:08:35) Sensory Detection vs. Sensory Perception (00:11:48) Individual Variations within Perception, Color (00:16:20) Perceptions & Behaviors (00:20:19) The 5 Taste Modalities (00:26:18) Aversive Taste, Bitter Taste (00:28:00) Survival-Based & Evolutionary Reasons for Taste Modalities, Taste vs. Flavor (00:30:14) Additional Taste Modalities: Fat & Metallic Perception (00:34:02) Tongue "Taste Map," Taste Buds & Taste Receptors  (00:39:34) Burning Your Tongue & Perception (00:42:54) The "Meaning" of Taste Stimuli, Sweet vs. Bitter, Valence (00:51:55) Positive vs. Negative Neuronal Activation & Behavior (00:56:16) Acquired Tastes, Conditioned Taste Aversion  (01:01:44) Olfaction (Smell) vs. Taste, Changing Tastes over One's Lifetime (01:09:14) Integration of Odor & Taste, Influence on Behavior & Emotion (01:17:26) Sensitization to Taste, Internal State Modulation, Salt (01:24:05) Taste & Saliva: The Absence of Taste (01:28:10) Sugar & Reward Pleasure Centers; Gut-Brain Axis, Anticipatory Response (01:36:23) Vagus Nerve (01:43:09) Insatiable Sugar Appetite, Liking vs. Wanting, Gut-Brain Axis (01:52:03) Tool: Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners, Curbing Appetite (01:54:06) Cravings & Gut-Brain Axis  (01:57:30) Nutrition, Gut-Brain Axis & Changes in Behavior (02:01:53) Fast vs. Slow Signaling & Reinforcement, Highly Processed Foods  (02:10:38) Favorite Foods: Enjoyment, Sensation & Context (02:15:58) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous Supplements, Instagram, Twitter, Neural Network Newsletter Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac Disclaimer

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Saturday, July 9, 2022

TED Health: How we can protect truth in the age of misinformation | Sinan Aral

How we can protect truth in the age of misinformation | Sinan Aral
TED Health

Fake news can sway elections, tank economies and sow discord in everyday life. Data scientist Sinan Aral demystifies how and why it spreads so quickly -- citing one of the largest studies on misinformation -- and identifies five strategies to help us unweave the tangled web between true and false. After the talk, Shoshana sits down with former White House Senior Adviser for the COVID-19 response, Andy Slavitt, to hear how we can spot public health misinformation.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-health/id470623173?i=1000564694120



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TED Health: Can I speed up my metabolism?

Can I speed up my metabolism?
TED Health

From metabolism gummies to spicy foods, the Keto diet to intricate exercise routines—it seems there's always something that is being sold or promoted to speed up your metabolism. But do most of us even know what our metabolism IS? And is there any way to hack it (you know, so we can eat pizza all day and not stress about it)? In this episode, Dr. Jen outlines what science knows about this process and why the myths and misunderstandings about our metabolism's ability to change can actually do us more harm than good. This is an episode of Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter. To hear more episodes on the lies we're told—and sold—about our personal health, follow the show wherever you're listening to this.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-health/id470623173?i=1000565464490



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TED Health: 4 kinds of regret -- and what they teach you about yourself | Daniel H. Pink

4 kinds of regret -- and what they teach you about yourself | Daniel H. Pink
TED Health

Regret is one of our most powerful emotions -- and also one of the most misunderstood. Over the past two years, author Daniel H. Pink has collected a trove of more than 16,000 regrets from people in 105 countries in an effort to better understand this mysterious emotion. He shares the key patterns that emerged (it all boils down to the same four core regrets, he says) and explains how to transform your own regrets in order to create the life you've always wanted to live. This talk and conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. Hear more from our host Shoshana at the end of the episode on what regret can teach us -- and when it's time to let it go.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-health/id470623173?i=1000563433489



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Fake news and worse news

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Calories are the equalizer

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Huberman Lab: Controlling Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools

Controlling Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools
Huberman Lab

I explain how to blunt sugar cravings through fundamental knowledge of how sugar is sensed, metabolized, and utilized within the body. I explain how sugar is processed through the digestive tract and nervous system and how both the taste and nutritive components of sugar can lead to specific appetite changes and cravings. I discuss the connection between sugar, dopamine, and cravings and outline many tools to curb sugar cravings, specifically craving highly processed refined sugars. Thank you to our sponsors Thesis: https://takethesis.com/huberman AG1 (Athletic Greens): https://athleticgreens.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman See Andrew Huberman Live: The Brain Body Contract Tuesday, May 17th: Seattle, WA Wednesday, May 18th: Portland, OR https://hubermanlab.com/tour Our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman Supplements from Thorne https://www.thorne.com/u/huberman For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com. Timestamps (00:00:00) Sugar & Physiology (00:02:25) The Brain-Body Contract (00:03:13) Thesis, AG1 (Athletic Greens), InsideTracker (00:07:40) Sugar & the Brain (00:10:06) Appetite & Hormones: Ghrelin & Insulin (00:14:17) Glucose & Brain Function (00:24:19) Glucose & Physical Activity (00:26:16) Fructose vs. Glucose (00:32:41) When to Eat High-Sugar Foods? (00:35:01) Sugar's Taste vs. Nutritive Pathways, Sugar Cravings (00:41:46) Tool: Sugar & the Dopamine, Pleasure – Pain Dichotomy (00:48:43) Subconscious Sugar Circuits, Hidden Sugars in Food (00:58:03) Glucose Metabolism in the Brain (01:03:00) Tool: Glycemic Index, Blunting Sugar Cravings (01:12:08) Sugary Drinks, Highly Refined Sugars (01:14:33) Artificial Sweeteners (01:22:36) ADHD, Omega-3s (01:30:18) Tools: Reduce Sugar Cravings with EPA Omega-3s & Glutamine (01:35:15) Tool: Blunt Sugar Peaks & Craving with Lemon Juice (01:43:09) Tool: Reduce Sugar Cravings & Spikes with Cinnamon (01:45:10) Berberine, Sustained Low Blood Glucose Levels (01:51:24) Tool: Sleep & Sugar Cravings (01:56:33) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify, Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Patreon, Instagram, Twitter, Thorne, Neural Network Newsletter Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac Disclaimer

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Sunday, March 6, 2022

TED Health: The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) | Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) | Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
TED Health

With the end of the year fast approaching, you may be experiencing burnout and not even know it. That's why we're bringing back this introspective and deeply relatable conversation, where authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski detail three telltale signs that stress is getting the best of you -- and share actionable ways to feel safe in your own body when you're burning out. (This conversation, hosted by TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, is part of TED's "How to Deal with Difficult Feelings" series.)

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Saturday, February 12, 2022

TED Health: Could you recover from illness ... using your own stem cells? | Nabiha Saklayen

Could you recover from illness ... using your own stem cells? | Nabiha Saklayen
TED Health

What if diseases could be treated with a patient's own cells, precisely and on demand? Biotech entrepreneur Nabiha Saklayen explains how we could harness advances in biology, machine learning and lasers to create personalized stem cell banks -- and develop medicine uniquely designed for each of our bodies.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-health/id470623173?i=1000543463719



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TED Health: The brain science of obesity | Mads Tang-Christensen

The brain science of obesity | Mads Tang-Christensen
TED Health

Your belly and your brain speak to each other, says obesity researcher Mads Tang-Christensen. Offering scientific proof that obesity is a disease influenced by genetics and the environment, he introduces a molecule discovered in both the brain and gut that helps control appetite -- and which could be engineered to promote healthy weight loss for those living with obesity.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-health/id470623173?i=1000546850311



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Friday, October 29, 2021

TED Health: How to manage your stress like an ER doctor | Darria Long

How to manage your stress like an ER doctor | Darria Long
TED Health

How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos? Drawing on years of experience, ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts to get "crazy busy."

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-health/id470623173?i=1000525533362



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TED Health: The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life | Mandë Holford

The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life | Mandë Holford
TED Health

Venom can kill ... or it can cure. From killer sea snails to platypuses and slow lorises, marine chemical biologist Mandë Holford shares her research into animal venom and explores its potential to one day treat human diseases like cancer. Although the mechanism behind this powerful substance is still mysterious, someday, Holford says, "snail venom might just save your life."

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-health/id470623173?i=1000539721611



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Friday, April 23, 2021

Ugly tadpole face DNA can be changed into normal frog face

The electrical blueprints that orchestrate life | Michael Levin
TED Talks Science and Medicine

DNA isn't the only builder in the biological world -- there's also a mysterious bioelectric layer directing cells to work together to grow organs, systems and bodies, says biologist Michael Levin. Sharing unforgettable and groundbreaking footage of two-headed worms, he introduces us to xenobots -- the world's first living robots, created in his lab by cracking the electrical code of cells -- and discusses what this discovery may mean for the future of medicine, the environment and even life itself. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Chris Anderson, was recorded June 2020.)

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-talks-science-and-medicine/id470623801?i=1000517169188



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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

TED Health: You shouldn't have to choose between filling your prescriptions and paying bills | Kiah Williams

You shouldn't have to choose between filling your prescriptions and paying bills | Kiah Williams
TED Health

As prescription drug costs skyrocket in the US, thousands of people are forced to forgo lifesaving medications -- all while manufacturers and health care facilities systematically destroy perfectly good, surplus pills. Kiah Williams shares how SIRUM -- a nonprofit that delivers unused medications to families who need them most -- plans to drive down prescription prices by recycling almost a billion dollars' worth of medications in the next five years. (This ambitious plan is a part of the Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.)

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

TED Talks Technology: The price of a "clean" internet | Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck

Had no idea the moderators were human.  Eeek.

The price of a "clean" internet | Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck
TED Talks Technology

Millions of images and videos are uploaded to the internet each day, yet we rarely see shocking and disturbing content in our social media feeds. Who's keeping the internet "clean" for us? In this eye-opening talk, documentarians Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck take us inside the shadowy world of online content moderators -- the people contracted by major platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Google to rid the internet of toxic material. Learn more about the psychological impact of this kind of work -- and how "digital cleaning" influences what all of us see and think.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-talks-technology/id470624027?i=1000459889785



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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Fwd: TED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing: The tale of the doctor who defied Death | Iseult Gillespie


Is it wise to cheat death?

The tale of the doctor who defied Death | Iseult Gillespie
TED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing

A husband and wife were in despair. The woman had just given birth to their 13th child, and the growing family was quickly running out of food and money. Wandering into the woods, the father encountered a skeletal figure with sunken eyes and a gaunt face: this was Death himself, come to offer his services as Godfather. Iseult Gillespie tells the tale of Death and the doctor. [Directed by Yael Reisfeld, narrated by Jack Cutmore-Scott, music by Jarrett Farkas].

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Fwd: TED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing: Epic Engineering: Building the Brooklyn Bridge | Alex Gendler


Great story on perseverance.


Epic Engineering: Building the Brooklyn Bridge | Alex Gendler
TED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing

In the mid-19th century, suspension bridges were collapsing all across Europe. Their industrial cables frayed and snapped under the weight of their decks. So when German American engineer John Roebling proposed building the largest and most expensive suspension bridge ever conceived, New York City officials were understandably skeptical. Alex Gendler details the building of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. [Directed by Jeremiah Dickey, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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Fwd: TED Talks Technology: The incredible chemistry powering your smartphone | Cathy Mulzer




The incredible chemistry powering your smartphone | Cathy Mulzer
TED Talks Technology

Ever wondered how your smartphone works? Take a journey down to the atomic level with scientist Cathy Mulzer, who reveals how almost every component of our high-powered devices exists thanks to chemists -- and not the Silicon Valley entrepreneurs that come to most people's minds. As she puts it: "Chemistry is the hero of electronic communications."

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Sunday, October 25, 2020

TED Talks Technology: Can we cure genetic diseases by rewriting DNA? | David R. Liu

Very cool science!


Can we cure genetic diseases by rewriting DNA? | David R. Liu
TED Talks Technology

In a story of scientific discovery, chemical biologist David R. Liu shares a breakthrough: his lab's development of base editors that can rewrite DNA. This crucial step in genome editing takes the promise of CRISPR to the next level: if CRISPR proteins are molecular scissors, programmed to cut specific DNA sequences, then base editors are pencils, capable of directly rewriting one DNA letter into another. Learn more about how these molecular machines work -- and their potential to treat or even cure genetic diseases.

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TED Talks Technology: How we can protect truth in the age of misinformation | Sinan Aral


Scary how powerful fake news is... but fake videos is coming next eeeekkk!!


How we can protect truth in the age of misinformation | Sinan Aral
TED Talks Technology

Fake news can sway elections, tank economies and sow discord in everyday life. Data scientist Sinan Aral demystifies how and why it spreads so quickly -- citing one of the largest studies on misinformation -- and identifies five strategies to help us unweave the tangled web between true and false.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-talks-technology/id470624027?i=1000467487365



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Monday, July 27, 2020

LAST WEEK (14) Reflection Week

Week 14Reflection
1. Mission or ActivityREFLECTION Think about the variety of activities that we did. What did you like?
What other activities should we do next time?
What should I change?
Were you able to keep up to the exercises? Were they too hard or too easy?
2. ExerciseTry 20 Pushups, Situps, Burpees, Squats & Jumping Jacks this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social SpaceDo NOT feel like you must, but because we are social learners by nature and if you are in need of that digital social connection, click on the URL to write notes & draw pictures about this weeks activities. (good? bad? or even the funny!) https://jamboard.google.com/d/1QvXM5FN-Ogq83VIctDCvmv1qONQFELJCY8pu4yCMlPs/viewer

Monday, July 20, 2020

Week 13 - Choose Your Favourite Activity From the Past

Week 13Choice
1. Mission or ActivityChoose your Favourite Activity from the last 12 weeks. Or Choose another story to be read by a Park Dale Staff:

Visit: Twitter Feed: @parkdale73 or
https://twitter.com/Parkdale73?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/parkdaleschool/
What was your favourite activity for the last two weeks?
2. ExerciseTry 20 Pushups, 20 Situps, 10 Burpees, 15 Squats & 20 Jumping Jacks this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social SpaceDo NOT feel like you must, but because we are social learners by nature and if you are in need of that digital social connection, click on the URL to write notes & draw pictures about this weeks activities. (good? bad? or even the funny!) https://jamboard.google.com/d/1w9gxxGlv1_ZmBznKPd-eYzuScOjgk34ld9NcSS-djwg/viewer

Monday, July 13, 2020

Week 12 - Music Week

Week 12Music
1. Mission or ActivityMUSIC WEEK If you don't own any musical instruments, you can easily recreate the noises they make here:
https://www.virtualmusicalinstruments.com/
While it may not be considered music it is fun to "JAM" with family members.
For an added level of fun. Play along with these drummers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjKK_1-5Hkw


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0gl9LXq3LA
Did you enjoy Jaming?
2. ExerciseTry 15 Pushups, 15 Situps, 10 Burpees, 10 Squats & 15 Jumping Jacks this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social SpaceDo NOT feel like you must, but because we are social learners by nature and if you are in need of that digital social connection, click on the URL to write notes & draw pictures about this weeks activities. (good? bad? or even the funny!) https://jamboard.google.com/d/1o9MetYY8wPgIYKxAgDctofe7og5IMWKPtmadXf5E4Uo/viewer

Monday, July 6, 2020

Week 11 - Sensory Check

Week 11Sensory Check
1. Mission or ActivityHow do you currently feel? Self Reflect on how tense you feel? Then lets Sensory Check In:
Start with 5 slow deep belly breaths. Then spot:
5 things you can see
4 things you can feel
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
Finish with 5 SLOW deep belly breaths.
How did you feel after the sensory check? Tell me in the Social Space, URL below.
2. ExerciseTry 15 Pushups, 10 Situps, 10 Burpees, 6 Squats & 10 Jumping Jacks this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social Spacehttps://jamboard.google.com/d/19ZXncZmB8I5PD3qz0pzDXdA29sAG_tYt4VXGRC_U7P0/viewer

Monday, June 29, 2020

Week 10 - Virtual Field Trip

Week 10Virtual Tours
1. Mission or ActivityVirtual Tours
Lets go on a Digital Tour.
There are many places in the world that are closed physically but open digitally.
Ever wanted to go to the Sistine Chapel?
Visit: http://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/collezioni/musei/tour-virtuali-elenco.html

Ontario Attractions:
https://attractionsontario.ca/virtual-tours-online-collections/

Natural Wonders Around the World
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/apr/06/10-best-virtual-tours-of-worlds-natural-wonders-everest-patagonia-grand-canyon-yosemite

Museums and Art Gallerys
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/mar/23/10-of-the-worlds-best-virtual-museum-and-art-gallery-tours

For the Advanced individual:
You can download apps like Google Cardboard and Google Expeditions
These apps transform your smartphone into a VR headset.
You will need to fold the smartphone holder here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTC0Pvbg2rc

This does take some time tinkering.
Other VR apps:
https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-iphone-vr-apps
Where you able to go on a tour? What do you like better digital tours or in person?
2. ExerciseTry 10 Pushups, 10 Situps, 10 Burpees, & 4 Squats this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social SpaceDo NOT feel like you must, but because we are social learners by nature and if you are in need of that digital social connection, click on the URL to write notes & draw pictures about this weeks activities. (good? bad? or even the funny!) https://jamboard.google.com/d/1MrqhqBtTO1Glnlzq_gQ8l4iQZ2Di45Y0ZvlALqQS5II/viewer

Monday, June 22, 2020

Week 9 - Messy Play

Week 9Mission Making a Mess
1. Mission or ActivityLet's make a Mess this Week.
NOTE: It would be wise to discuss with your child the ground rules prior to starting. Tell your child they must help you from START to FINISH. From making it to cleaning it all up. Talk about the only places they are allowed to play with it.

Easy No Cream of Tartar Recipe.
1 cup of flour.
1/4 cup of salt.
3/4 cup of water.
3 tablespoons of lemon juice.
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Food coloring.
Any seasonings or scents you would like.
You can Google your own too.

Now create, objects, play, toy, explore the feeling of the material.
Please use playdoh or putty if you have any.
Take a picture and post in our Social Space.
2. ExerciseTry 10 Pushups, 10 Situps, 6 Burpees & 2 Squats this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social SpaceDo NOT feel like you must, but because we are social learners by nature and if you are in need of that digital social connection, click on the URL to write notes & draw pictures about this weeks activities. (good? bad? or even the funny!) https://jamboard.google.com/d/1uTEAA3-Nex2VHPv4SqCRsSZQ2HUA7WFosgPvqhsLJM8/viewer

Monday, June 15, 2020

Crazy WEEK 8

Week 8Crazy 8's
1. Mission or ActivityThey don't call it CRAZY 8's for nothing.
Go to this video of me reading Mr. Tickle by Roger Hargreaves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFW1QdWcPH0
Mute Video
Go to the Gear and set the Speed to the slowest speed.
Read the Book to your child
When you read the word Tickle. Tickle your child.
I have added page number urls in the description of the YouTube Video for easy navigating of pages.
2. ExerciseTry 10 Pushups, 10 Situps & 4 Burpees this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social SpaceDo NOT feel like you must, but because we are social learners by nature and if you are in need of that digital social connection, click on the URL to write notes & draw pictures about this weeks activities. (good? bad? or even the funny!) https://jamboard.google.com/d/1hwIA267GSAGaIwnFULIqoinguxEftEg1Lry3X2brBpg/viewer

Monday, June 8, 2020

Week 7 - SCREEN Detox-Game

Week 7THIS WEEK Game Day - DETOX-AGEDDON CHALLENGE
1. Mission or ActivityScreen Detox Game. With your WHOLE family.
As a whole family play this game:
1st Set the Winnings.
Figure out what each of you want if you win.
Eg. A special, food or treat. The whole family watching a favourite movie. A chore you want your family to do if they lose. NO school work for a day, because Mr. Kirby said so...
2. Set the rules.
I would suggest that all devices are in one central location and shut off. As bings and bleeps make it more challenging.
Work does count as losing as IT IS SUNDAY NO WORK!!
3. Start the timer. See how long you last.

When you lose share it in our social space URL.

I think you should have a routine of Non-Free Time screen time in the Morning.
Social Post the WINNERS time.
2. ExerciseTry 10 Pushups, 6 Situps & 2 Burpees this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social SpaceOur Loser arena. Where we go to share stories and tears of how we lost the game. How hard was this for you? SHARE here https://jamboard.google.com/d/1EjtlTxs4yItL0LWDVutfpbnyhvazXLkZdDn2E52Y8FU/viewer

Monday, June 1, 2020

Week Six - Exercise

Week 6Exercise Day
1. Mission or ActivityExercise Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcwGfh3G_Zo8CfvZIu3VhD7p4tInCqAT6

How did you do? .

SUNDAY is Screen DETOX GAME day.
As a whole family play this game:
1st Set the Winnings.
Figure out what each of you want if you win.
Eg. A special, food or treat. The whole family watching a favourite movie. A chore you want your family to do if they lose. NO school work for a day, because Mr. Kirby said so...
2. Set the rules.
I would suggest that all devices are in one central location and shut off. As bings and bleeps make it more challenging.
Work does count as losing as IT IS SUNDAY NO WORK!!
Set the guidelines and set the start time. 5am in the morning. Good Luck!
2. ExerciseTry 10 Pushups and 4 Situps this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social SpaceDo NOT feel like you must, but because we are social learners by nature and if you are in need of that digital social connection, click on the URL to write notes & draw pictures about this weeks activities. (good? bad? or even the funny!) https://jamboard.google.com/d/1jj3zPJqBiXMB7n5t4acHt67x8pd9ze-qWLqNOeIlxK4/viewer

Monday, May 25, 2020

Week 5 - ART

Week 5Art
1. Mission or ActivityArt
Today Draw Self portraits.
Or
Grab a book and blank paper and trace different characters in different books to create your own picture then Colour it after.
Or
Get a single or multiple screens and play Google quick Draw:
https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/
2. ExerciseTry 10 Pushups and 2 Situps this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social SpaceDo NOT feel like you must, but because we are social learners by nature and if you are in need of that digital social connection, click on the URL to write notes & draw pictures about this weeks activities. (good? bad? or even the funny!) https://jamboard.google.com/d/1Zo13Qgy7x4Hi3FMT7tvRD4vtQM0l_8NsvfwQGaDf0_8/viewer

Monday, May 18, 2020

Week 4 - YOGA

Week 4Yoga
1. Mission or ActivityThis week we are going to do some Yoga.
Choose your adventure based on your children.

If you have active children that need more entertaining Yoga click here for Cosmic Yoga:
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga/featured

If your children can handle more relaxing Yoga, here is a LOCAL Yoga channel. They have previously recorded videos and if you time it correctly you could do it live with them. Facebook required.

https://www.facebook.com/getyogaintrenton/#

If you would like just a regular Yoga activity geared to children here is my class Yoga Playlist.
Here is My Yoga Playlist for Kids:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcwGfh3G_Zo-OlTmetkr1q59G49mrX-En

Did your child enjoy this?
2. ExerciseTry 6 Pushups this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social SpaceDo NOT feel like you must, but because we are social learners by nature and if you are in need of that digital social connection, click on the URL to write notes & draw pictures about this weeks activities. (good? bad? or even the funny!) https://jamboard.google.com/d/1x7dsEqW2LYwuG9iMQHtmyqdMLtSk0oAjc1Fyh5lv1pw/viewer

Monday, May 11, 2020

Week 3 - DANCE PARTY

Week 3Dance
1. Mission or ActivityDance Party!

Draw the curtains, pump the music and DANCE PARTY
Play your favourite songs or
I have a playlist you can stream to your screen of choice here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcwGfh3G_Zo91JtvisSQjQeGxKJ73UTwF
Did you Enjoy the dance party? What was your favourite move? Share in the social space below.
2. ExerciseTry 4 Pushups this week. (Once, Twice or DAILY!!)
3. Social SpaceDo NOT feel like you must, but because we are social learners by nature and if you are in need of that digital social connection, click on the URL to write notes & draw pictures about this weeks activities. (good? bad? or even the funny!) https://jamboard.google.com/d/1Hdin0AJ3UbE2wTX0TOIoa6U3Rp8EXXNmF2r0vRa1Nv8/viewer