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After giving it some thought I have remove the Al Jazeera video "Investigating War Crimes" ...If anybody wants to watch it they can find it on YouTube. It's quite graphic, showing important documented evidence of war crimes.
JeroenLuminous beings are we, not this crude matterNetherlandsVeteran
I found this a really good talk by Tiokasin Ghosthorse, a lot of very interesting stuff about ‘wisdom from intuition of the Earth’ and how the indigenous cultural language influences the way they think.
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JeroenLuminous beings are we, not this crude matterNetherlandsVeteran
I was just watching this on Netflix, and found it quite tough to get through. Mainly because it implies that we are being lied to on a grand scale. The docu sets out how modern brands use planned obsolescence and wasting to pump more product into the system without looking at the end-of-life of what they make. They spoil and throw any goods they can’t sell. Everything from shoes to clothes to electronics to food packaging to cars are not recyclable, and there is a kind of waste chain, where waste gets sent to places where people pay with their health to take them apart (because it is cheap). But the brands also hide their behaviour. Then there are large scale uses of greenwashing, the process of making token attempts at being “green” while in fact not caring and putting profits first.
Profoundly shocking.
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@Jeroen said:
I was just watching this on Netflix, and found it quite tough to get through. Mainly because it implies that we are being lied to on a grand scale. The docu sets out how modern brands use planned obsolescence and wasting to pump more product into the system without looking at the end-of-life of what they make. They spoil and throw any goods they can’t sell. Everything from shoes to clothes to electronics to food packaging to cars are not recyclable, and there is a kind of waste chain, where waste gets sent to places where people pay with their health to take them apart (because it is cheap). But the brands also hide their behaviour. Then there are large scale uses of greenwashing, the process of making token attempts at being “green” while in fact not caring and putting profits first.
Profoundly shocking.
We had a bit of a discussion not long ago in the movies you're watching thread. I think the flaw at the heart of it is a companies ability to internalize profits and externalize costs. Business works when they absorb the costs and sell the product at a price that earns their money back plus a profit. If the costs get too high the consumer will buy it less and the business won't be able to survive. If a business is able to outsource a portion of their costs onto society at large, they can charge the consumer a lower price and the consumer will buy more. The equation becomes unbalanced and the commons, thus all of us, pays the remainder.
Basically they're using unfair, deceptive and uncompetitive practices that benefit them at the expense of the commons.
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JeroenLuminous beings are we, not this crude matterNetherlandsVeteran
I thought this was really interesting, a short docu about “When was the last time you talked to strangers?” By the Dutch television producers VPRO Tegenlicht, who make kind of ‘unusual, against the grain docus’.
Numerous art exhibitions worldwide are being either shut down or heavily censored if they include any displays related to Gaza.
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JeroenLuminous beings are we, not this crude matterNetherlandsVeteran
@Shoshin1 said:
Interesting video @Jeroen ... Salesperson training comes to mind...Especially cold calling...
Yes what the lady researcher was doing at the end was kind of related to that. But for me the real point of it came earlier, where the American author was talking about how speaking to strangers influences your perception of the friendliness of society and changes the loneliness epidemic.
For the anxious, it’s all about fake it till you make it, or better yet, feel the fear and do it anyway. You might be surprised at what happens.
Every morning on my jolk (a mix of jogging and walking), I pass people I know, and we always share a greeting, sometimes also having a bit of a laugh and joke. Then there are the strangers—those I hit with a surprise 'Good morning!' Some are off in their own world, and my greeting gives them a bit of a jolt. But they usually bounce back and manage a return 'Hello,' often with a smile thrown in for good measure.
Most people, I’ve found, love to be acknowledged with a simple hello or good morning. It’s a small thing, but it can lift their spirits, distract them from their worries, and brighten both our days.
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JeroenLuminous beings are we, not this crude matterNetherlandsVeteran
I enjoyed watching this docu, about how India’s sadhus (holy men) come together at the Khumbh festival on various river banks every few years.
In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor interviews Israeli author, academic, and political commentator Ori Goldberg about how Israeli society reckons - or not - with Palestinians, with committing this genocidal war in Gaza, and with the centrality of the military in Israeli society. The two discuss Ori's path to becoming a dissident, including how he navigates Zionism, anti-Zionism, and his sense of belonging in Israel.
Who knew? Here I thought I was just a misfit, turns out I'm probably from the Pleiades. That's why that alien in disguise was covertly watching me on the bus.
How does your brain function under walk-in, illness and recovery, aging, hallucinogens, enlightenment, intense trauma etc?
I had a walk-in in from the future. Basically we (humanity) in the future, we do exactly the same as the star-seeds. In the film 12 monkeys, this is explored from a dystopian (early) future https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_Monkeys.
Of course I may just have been on LSD at the time...
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JeroenLuminous beings are we, not this crude matterNetherlandsVeteran
Twelve Monkeys was a classic Terry Gilliam film, and still one of Bruce Willis’ better performances. I found it rather raw, with it’s showcasing of mental hospitals and homelessness while Bruce searches for the army of the twelve monkeys.
Interesting YouTube video about Dutch street design and construction.
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JeroenLuminous beings are we, not this crude matterNetherlandsVeteran
One of my favourite documentaries on YouTube, about the Indian guru Papaji (H. W. L. Poonja) and his method of teaching. He said of himself, “no teaching, no teacher, no student”, and would let people stay for only two weeks at satsang visits, saying you would be able to learn everything in that time. Wonderful video.
Just started watching this ...
American Heretics : The Untold Truth About Faith in America's Most Conservative State
"American Heretics" explores the intersection of faith, politics, and social justice in the heart of the Bible Belt. Featuring progressive voices challenging conservative norms, the documentary delves into the struggles of redefining Christianity in Oklahoma—a state marked by deep-rooted traditions and social challenges. From LGBTQ+ rights to addressing historical injustices, it uncovers how faith can inspire change in unexpected places.
Interesting take on Trump and what is happening in the US and elsewhere.
Two members of the debater's teams
Professor Roger Griffin Cambridge Union debate (opposition) "Illiberal democracy"
The term "illiberal democracy" describes a governing system that hides its "nondemocratic practices behind formally democratic institutions and procedures."
There is a lack of consensus among experts about the exact definition of illiberal democracy, however, it may be used broadly to refer to the notion that some governments attempt to look like democracies while suppressing opposing views.
Zack Polanski Deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales ( proponent )
Results on the debate whether Trump is a 21st century fascist .
Thanks @Shoshin1, I enjoyed listening to the two talks.
I used AI to give me some definitions of fascism a while back and got inconclusive results on whether Trump can be seen as a fascist. He definitely checks some boxes, but to my mind not all. This does not mean that I dislike him any less. And then of course there is the problem that there is not a single definition of fascism.
Personally, today, I think that by calling him a fascist we lose much clarity and precision. It's intellectually lazy. Nearly a hundred years have passed - things have changed. Political scientists should define (and probably have) what precisely "Trumpism" is in its main elements in detail. The details matter because we can then better see, keep noticing, and follow the development of the phenomena. Also, then we can better counter it.
Just my 2cc this tired evening.
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JeroenLuminous beings are we, not this crude matterNetherlandsVeteran
JeroenLuminous beings are we, not this crude matterNetherlandsVeteran
edited March 11
Demis Hassabis is an interesting guy, with some major achievements in AI, but the Large Language Model revolution caught him by surprise. He is not the only big name in the field.
Demis is using LLM in GAI. He has an ethics robot that is training to be a Zen master (I attended the ordination). If he and his team have any sense (and they do) they will:
Be based in London UK (yep they are)
Using GAI to design a next generation chip
Building a robot (definitely doing that, see above)
Decentralising their Neuron Quantum computer
etc etc
...anyways this is what Deepseek AI (from China) 'says' about DeepMind:
DeepMind, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent company), is a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research organization. As of my last update in October 2023, DeepMind continues to focus on advancing AI technologies and applying them to solve complex problems across various domains. Here are some key areas of their work:
AI Research: DeepMind is at the forefront of AI research, particularly in areas like reinforcement learning, deep learning, and neural networks. They have published numerous influential papers and developed groundbreaking AI models.
AlphaFold: One of DeepMind's most notable achievements is AlphaFold, an AI system that predicts protein structures with remarkable accuracy. This has significant implications for biology, medicine, and drug discovery. DeepMind has made AlphaFold's predictions freely available to the scientific community.
Healthcare: DeepMind is applying AI to healthcare, including projects aimed at improving medical diagnostics, patient care, and treatment planning. They have collaborated with healthcare institutions to develop AI tools that can assist in detecting diseases like eye conditions and cancer.
Climate and Sustainability: DeepMind is also exploring how AI can contribute to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability. This includes optimizing energy usage in data centers and developing AI models to predict environmental changes.
Ethics and Safety: DeepMind is actively involved in research and discussions around the ethical implications of AI, including issues related to fairness, transparency, and safety. They aim to ensure that AI technologies are developed and deployed responsibly.
Collaborations and Partnerships: DeepMind collaborates with academic institutions, industry partners, and other organizations to advance AI research and its applications. They also participate in various AI competitions and challenges to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve.
Commercial Applications: Beyond research, DeepMind is exploring commercial applications of their AI technologies, including partnerships with companies to integrate AI into various products and services.
For the most current information, it's a good idea to check DeepMind's official website or recent news articles, as their projects and initiatives are continually evolving.
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GAZA: HOW TO SURVIVE A WARZONE
Reveals in gripping detail the lives of four young people trying to survive the Israel-Hamas war as they hope for a ceasefire - a vivid and unflinching documentary about life in a warzone coming to the @bbc & @bbciplayer 9pm 17th Feb 2025. Filmed by two cameramen on the ground in Gaza over 9 months, remotely directed by two producers in London.
...but BBC have taken it off air...
However...
Oscar award winning documentary "No Other Land" is screening at our local cinema on Thursday, so I'll be there...
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Watching this, since this year’s baseball World Series is over.
I'll be watching this next Sunday at our local cinema.
After giving it some thought I have remove the Al Jazeera video "Investigating War Crimes" ...If anybody wants to watch it they can find it on YouTube. It's quite graphic, showing important documented evidence of war crimes.
All about UAP
I found this a really good talk by Tiokasin Ghosthorse, a lot of very interesting stuff about ‘wisdom from intuition of the Earth’ and how the indigenous cultural language influences the way they think.
I was just watching this on Netflix, and found it quite tough to get through. Mainly because it implies that we are being lied to on a grand scale. The docu sets out how modern brands use planned obsolescence and wasting to pump more product into the system without looking at the end-of-life of what they make. They spoil and throw any goods they can’t sell. Everything from shoes to clothes to electronics to food packaging to cars are not recyclable, and there is a kind of waste chain, where waste gets sent to places where people pay with their health to take them apart (because it is cheap). But the brands also hide their behaviour. Then there are large scale uses of greenwashing, the process of making token attempts at being “green” while in fact not caring and putting profits first.
Profoundly shocking.
We had a bit of a discussion not long ago in the movies you're watching thread. I think the flaw at the heart of it is a companies ability to internalize profits and externalize costs. Business works when they absorb the costs and sell the product at a price that earns their money back plus a profit. If the costs get too high the consumer will buy it less and the business won't be able to survive. If a business is able to outsource a portion of their costs onto society at large, they can charge the consumer a lower price and the consumer will buy more. The equation becomes unbalanced and the commons, thus all of us, pays the remainder.
Basically they're using unfair, deceptive and uncompetitive practices that benefit them at the expense of the commons.
I thought this was really interesting, a short docu about “When was the last time you talked to strangers?” By the Dutch television producers VPRO Tegenlicht, who make kind of ‘unusual, against the grain docus’.
It’s mostly in English.
Interesting video @Jeroen ... Salesperson training comes to mind...Especially cold calling...
Found this short video interesting
What happened in the art industry is SHOCKING & no one’s allowed to talk about it
Peter Kennard
Numerous art exhibitions worldwide are being either shut down or heavily censored if they include any displays related to Gaza.
Yes what the lady researcher was doing at the end was kind of related to that. But for me the real point of it came earlier, where the American author was talking about how speaking to strangers influences your perception of the friendliness of society and changes the loneliness epidemic.
For the anxious, it’s all about fake it till you make it, or better yet, feel the fear and do it anyway. You might be surprised at what happens.
Every morning on my jolk (a mix of jogging and walking), I pass people I know, and we always share a greeting, sometimes also having a bit of a laugh and joke. Then there are the strangers—those I hit with a surprise 'Good morning!' Some are off in their own world, and my greeting gives them a bit of a jolt. But they usually bounce back and manage a return 'Hello,' often with a smile thrown in for good measure.
Most people, I’ve found, love to be acknowledged with a simple hello or good morning. It’s a small thing, but it can lift their spirits, distract them from their worries, and brighten both our days.
I enjoyed watching this docu, about how India’s sadhus (holy men) come together at the Khumbh festival on various river banks every few years.
Hairy Bikers; You'll never ride alone. BBC iPlayer.
Foundation for Middle Eastern Peace
Occupied Thoughts
Very insightful interview ...
The Biggest Little Farm
Beautiful and inspiring
I really enjoyed that, thank you. It's free on youtube for anyone interested.
Nor really a doco but I did find it amusing interesting I mean Interesting.
Thank the Star people I am not mad, possessed or senile.
https://theconversation.com/starseeds-psychologists-on-why-some-people-think-theyre-aliens-living-on-earth-197291
I gets it... I am... eh...
lobster
Hmmm yes… starseeds… hohum.
Who knew? Here I thought I was just a misfit, turns out I'm probably from the Pleiades. That's why that alien in disguise was covertly watching me on the bus.
How does your brain function under walk-in, illness and recovery, aging, hallucinogens, enlightenment, intense trauma etc?
I had a walk-in in from the future. Basically we (humanity) in the future, we do exactly the same as the star-seeds. In the film 12 monkeys, this is explored from a dystopian (early) future
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_Monkeys.
Of course I may just have been on LSD at the time...
Twelve Monkeys was a classic Terry Gilliam film, and still one of Bruce Willis’ better performances. I found it rather raw, with it’s showcasing of mental hospitals and homelessness while Bruce searches for the army of the twelve monkeys.
Interesting YouTube video about Dutch street design and construction.
One of my favourite documentaries on YouTube, about the Indian guru Papaji (H. W. L. Poonja) and his method of teaching. He said of himself, “no teaching, no teacher, no student”, and would let people stay for only two weeks at satsang visits, saying you would be able to learn everything in that time. Wonderful video.
Just started watching this ...
American Heretics : The Untold Truth About Faith in America's Most Conservative State
My God that was horrendous...
Harrowing.
Interesting take on Trump and what is happening in the US and elsewhere.
Two members of the debater's teams
Professor Roger Griffin Cambridge Union debate (opposition) "Illiberal democracy"
Zack Polanski Deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales ( proponent )
Results on the debate whether Trump is a 21st century fascist .
Ayes - 219
Abstain - 118
Noes - 160
A final note from Stephen Fry
Thanks @Shoshin1, I enjoyed listening to the two talks.
I used AI to give me some definitions of fascism a while back and got inconclusive results on whether Trump can be seen as a fascist. He definitely checks some boxes, but to my mind not all. This does not mean that I dislike him any less. And then of course there is the problem that there is not a single definition of fascism.
Personally, today, I think that by calling him a fascist we lose much clarity and precision. It's intellectually lazy. Nearly a hundred years have passed - things have changed. Political scientists should define (and probably have) what precisely "Trumpism" is in its main elements in detail. The details matter because we can then better see, keep noticing, and follow the development of the phenomena. Also, then we can better counter it.
Just my 2cc this tired evening.
Demis Hassabis is an interesting guy, with some major achievements in AI, but the Large Language Model revolution caught him by surprise. He is not the only big name in the field.
Demis is using LLM in GAI. He has an ethics robot that is training to be a Zen master (I attended the ordination). If he and his team have any sense (and they do) they will:
etc etc
...anyways this is what Deepseek AI (from China) 'says' about DeepMind:
I would have liked to watch the BBC documentary
...but BBC have taken it off air...
However...
Oscar award winning documentary "No Other Land" is screening at our local cinema on Thursday, so I'll be there...