The document is a report called the "Make Seattle Happy Report" that provides a blueprint for raising awareness in communities about the importance of happiness and well-being. It includes quotes from political and historical figures about how happiness should be a goal of government and society. The report encourages measuring happiness and well-being in addition to economic metrics like GDP. It aims to spark discussion about new economic models focused on improving lives rather than just economic growth.
Working with social brands over the years I've heard some pretty inspirational quotes and received some outstanding advice, from great people working for some impressive brands. So just for fun, here's a bunch of my favourite quotes...
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Working with social brands over the years I've heard some pretty inspirational quotes and received some outstanding advice, from great people working for some impressive brands. So just for fun, here's a bunch of my favourite quotes...
• I've made the PDF downloadable so feel free to print them out and wallpaper your office or stick above your desk •
Cymkommunity: Metanarratives of Belonging in a Time of AusteritySimon Parker
A talk given by Simon Parker to the Post-Crash City conference series on 'Community' organised by CURB (Centre for Urban Research) at the University of York 14 December 2012.
Science tells us good relationships are key to happiness and so is a strong sense of community. Start right next to home by making friends with your neighbors to increase your happiness and the happiness of those around you.
First published in 2014 as part of a peer reviewed essay Happiness in Public Policy (http://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/jsc/vol6/iss1/5/) The policy-screening tool provides 26 factors in the domains of happiness. Policies or projects are rated by the factors that are relevant. Not all factors in the tool will necessarily be relevant. Decision-makers choose which factors to use. Decision-makers may develop other factors not included in the tool. Origins
Kunzang Lhamu, Chief Research Officer of the GNH Commission in Bhutan, worked with the Happiness Alliance, a small nonprofit based in the US to create a hybrid happiness policy screening tool for adaptation and adaption by local governments and agencies in the United States.
We challenge you to practice gratitude every day for the next year. The research connecting gratitude practices with happiness have been established. Practicing gratitude makes you happier.
Keep a gratitude journal, post everyday on your favorite feed, or spend a little time each day in contemplation. For the next year, we challenge you to focus on one topic each month.
Bjørn Grinde, author and researcher, speaks about the links between quality of life, the human brain and intentional communities. During this webinar, he explains what intentional communities are, how he came to research them, and why they are of interest to him for research purposes. He will discuss the trial and joys of conducting research projects with intentional communities, and his findings about quality of life and the human brain, as well as directions for future research.
Slides for the ISQOLS webinar featuring John C. Havens, author of Heartificial Intelligence, and presenter at the ISQOLS 2017 conference, and Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems.
The algorithms powering autonomous systems and Artificial Intelligence are driving the future of society. Imbued within our cars, companion robots and smart cities, we are becoming a culture of code. The risks and benefits regarding these technologies are largely evaluated through the lens of GDP-focused, exponential growth.
But when robots and algorithms diminish individual agency by making decisions on our behalf, when the liability of their actions becomes too complex to assess or when Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are transforming our jobs, we must question if this will increase or decrease our well-being. Humans can’t thrive unless metrics prioritizing positive mental and emotional health are elevated as key indicators of a flourishing society.
Heartificial Intelligence - the Intersection of Emerging Technology Beyond GDP features John C. Havens, Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems who will describe initial efforts to introduce Beyond GDP metrics into the AI community in an effort to prioritize human wellbeing for the creation and proliferation of these technologies. The goal of The IEEE Global Initiative's work is to invite cross-disciplinary research between technologists, engineers, and the Wellbeing / Happiness community to advance AI and robotics in a way that redefines innovation with a focus on flourishing versus exponential growth.
Cymkommunity: Metanarratives of Belonging in a Time of AusteritySimon Parker
A talk given by Simon Parker to the Post-Crash City conference series on 'Community' organised by CURB (Centre for Urban Research) at the University of York 14 December 2012.
Science tells us good relationships are key to happiness and so is a strong sense of community. Start right next to home by making friends with your neighbors to increase your happiness and the happiness of those around you.
First published in 2014 as part of a peer reviewed essay Happiness in Public Policy (http://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/jsc/vol6/iss1/5/) The policy-screening tool provides 26 factors in the domains of happiness. Policies or projects are rated by the factors that are relevant. Not all factors in the tool will necessarily be relevant. Decision-makers choose which factors to use. Decision-makers may develop other factors not included in the tool. Origins
Kunzang Lhamu, Chief Research Officer of the GNH Commission in Bhutan, worked with the Happiness Alliance, a small nonprofit based in the US to create a hybrid happiness policy screening tool for adaptation and adaption by local governments and agencies in the United States.
We challenge you to practice gratitude every day for the next year. The research connecting gratitude practices with happiness have been established. Practicing gratitude makes you happier.
Keep a gratitude journal, post everyday on your favorite feed, or spend a little time each day in contemplation. For the next year, we challenge you to focus on one topic each month.
Bjørn Grinde, author and researcher, speaks about the links between quality of life, the human brain and intentional communities. During this webinar, he explains what intentional communities are, how he came to research them, and why they are of interest to him for research purposes. He will discuss the trial and joys of conducting research projects with intentional communities, and his findings about quality of life and the human brain, as well as directions for future research.
Slides for the ISQOLS webinar featuring John C. Havens, author of Heartificial Intelligence, and presenter at the ISQOLS 2017 conference, and Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems.
The algorithms powering autonomous systems and Artificial Intelligence are driving the future of society. Imbued within our cars, companion robots and smart cities, we are becoming a culture of code. The risks and benefits regarding these technologies are largely evaluated through the lens of GDP-focused, exponential growth.
But when robots and algorithms diminish individual agency by making decisions on our behalf, when the liability of their actions becomes too complex to assess or when Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are transforming our jobs, we must question if this will increase or decrease our well-being. Humans can’t thrive unless metrics prioritizing positive mental and emotional health are elevated as key indicators of a flourishing society.
Heartificial Intelligence - the Intersection of Emerging Technology Beyond GDP features John C. Havens, Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems who will describe initial efforts to introduce Beyond GDP metrics into the AI community in an effort to prioritize human wellbeing for the creation and proliferation of these technologies. The goal of The IEEE Global Initiative's work is to invite cross-disciplinary research between technologists, engineers, and the Wellbeing / Happiness community to advance AI and robotics in a way that redefines innovation with a focus on flourishing versus exponential growth.
Pathways to happiness are tools for policy makers seeking the secure the right to the pursuit of happiness. This tool addresses the aspect of satisfaction with work that is due to a sense of being paid appropriately. Other policies to address other areas can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html
Pathways to happiness are tools for policy makers seeking the secure the right to the pursuit of happiness. This tool addresses the aspect of satisfaction with work that is due to a sense of productivity. Other policies to address other areas can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html
Pathways to happiness are tools for policy makers seeking the secure the right to the pursuit of happiness. This tool addresses the aspect of satisfaction with work that is due to a sense of autonomy. Other policies to address other areas can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html
Pathways to happiness are tools for policy makers seeking the secure the right to the pursuit of happiness. This tool addresses the aspect of health that due to energy level. Other policies to address other areas can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html
Path to Happiness for are tools for Policy Makers seeking to increase satisfaction life. This tool focuses on sense of satisfaction with quality of exercise. More tools can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html
Pathways to Happiness are tools for city and town governments seeking to secure people's right to the pursuit of happiness. The complete set of tools can be found at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html Happiness Policies are policies, programs and projects to increase happiness and well-being in the domains of happiness. Each area has its own unique circumstances. The policies in Pathways To Happiness are suggestions and starting points for policy makers seeking to secure people's inalienable right to the pursuit of happiness.
Pathways to Happiness are policies governments can undertake to increase wellbeing by reduce a sense of stress about personal finances. This is part of a series that together include many ways to secure the right to pursue happiness, available at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html
More from The Happiness Alliance - home of the Happiness Index (20)
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
New Drug Discovery and Development .....NEHA GUPTA
The "New Drug Discovery and Development" process involves the identification, design, testing, and manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical compounds with the aim of introducing new and improved treatments for various medical conditions. This comprehensive endeavor encompasses various stages, including target identification, preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and post-market surveillance. It involves multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative therapies to market and address unmet medical needs.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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1. Make Seattle Happy Report:
A Blueprint for Raising
Awareness in Your Community
about the importance of happiness as a guide
for the future of our nation, neighborhoods
and personal life
QUOTES
2. Is happiness the business of
government?
Is happiness important?
A few quotes...
3. To those who say this sounds like a
distraction from the serious business
of government, I say finding out what
will improve lives and acting on it is the
serious business of government.
We'll continue to measure gross
domestic product. But it is high time
we admitted that, taken on its own,
GDP is an incomplete way of
measuring a country's progress.
David Cameron
Prime Minister of Great Britain
How happy are you? How happy is your city?
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4. Too much and too long, we seem to have surrendered community excellence
and community values in the mere accumulation of material things. Our gross
national product ... if we should judge America by that - counts air pollution and
cigarette advertising, and ambulances to clear our highways of carnage. It counts
special locks for our doors and the jails for those who break them. It counts the
destruction of our redwoods and the loss of our natural wonder in chaotic
sprawl. It counts napalm and the cost of a nuclear warhead, and armored cars for
police who fight riots in our streets. It counts Whitman's rifle and Speck's knife,
and the television programs which glorify violence in order to sell toys to our
children.
Yet the gross national product does not allow for the health of our children, the
quality of their education, or the joy of their play. It does not include the beauty
of our poetry or the strength of our marriages; the intelligence of our public
debate or the integrity of our public officials. It measures neither our wit nor our
courage; neither our wisdom nor our learning; neither our compassion nor our
devotion to our country; it measures everything, in short, except that which
makes life worthwhile. And it tells us everything about America except why we
are proud that we are Americans.
- Robert Kennedy
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5. When I was 5 years old, my
mother always told me that
happiness was the key to
life. When I went to school,
they asked me what I
wanted to be when I grew
up. I wrote down ‘happy’.
They told me I didn’t
understand the assignment,
and I told them they didn’t
understand life.
– John Lennon
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6. “The care of human life
and happiness, and not
their destruction, is the
only legitimate object of
good government.”
Thomas Jefferson
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7. “The only orthodox object
of the institution of
government is to secure
the greatest degree of
happiness possible to the
general mass of those
associated under it.”
Thomas Jefferson
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8. “We hold these truths to be self-
evident, that all men are created
equal, that they are endowed by
their Creator with certain
unalienable rights, that among
them are Life, Liberty and Pursuit
of Happiness. ”
Thomas Jefferson
The Declaration of Independence
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9. How happy are you? How happy is your city? HappyCounts.org
“Happiness of
society is the end
of government.”
John Adams
10. How happy are you? How happy is your city?
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“The aggregate
happiness of the society,
which is best promoted
by the practice of a
virtuous policy, is, or
ought to be, the end of
all government…”
George Washington
11. How happy are you? How happy is your city?
HappyCounts.org
“Happiness is the
meaning and the
purpose of life, the
whole aim and end of
human existence.”
Aristotle
This is a long quote, but if you have time, worth it. You can have someone from the audience read it. You can see the speech here http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=z7-G3PC_868#t=967s
This is a long quote, but if you have time, worth it. You can have someone from the audience read it.