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Our Contributions Touch the Lives of Others as We #AdventureTogether Our #uniquejourney of aging is an adventure together. It is by sharing our gifts we realize the true essence of beginning-belonging-being-becoming-befriending. Our contributions touch the lives of others, encouraging them in ways we may not witness. https://lnkd.in/dbGxP2Rt 

Peace is possible... indeed, peace is crucial.

As we dive into February, we are set to celebrate National Senior Independence Month! We wanted to provide a few tips on how everyone can celebrate their age and independence to improve health and live a more fulfilled life! #SeniorIndependenceMonth

😎 That is it. The competition has started. On our way to eternal life on Earth. As a first step, we will all have to standardize our lives and obey AI systems that will educate us and lead us for our own good. Indeed, the basis to access a longer life on earth is to eat properly, exercise properly, and sleep enough while avoiding risky activities. The human-driven behavioral treatment we have received until now (Libertarian paternalism, Thaler) will be further optimized and detached from any human control. The health insurance will nudge us in the right direction. Not sure I will enjoy this new paradigm. I propose some ways to resist in: https://amzn.eu/d/foDTTQz I do not like religion in general and do not want to be controlled by a new technological religion in particular. By the way, the beginning of the 21st century has a lot in common with the beginning of the 20th century. 100 years ago, we also dreamed of a world that would be open and free and a life that would increase in duration. Several solutions were proposed to enhance life duration. The result of this phase of liberalization was the second world war. According to F. Fukuyama, “The foundations of identity were laid with the perception of a disjunction between one’s inside and one’s outside. Individuals come to believe that they have a true or authentic identity hiding within themselves that is somehow at odds with the role they are assigned by their surrounding society. The modern concept of identity places a supreme value on authenticity, on the validation of that inner being that is not being allowed to express itself.[1]” In this new era of modernity, however, “It is not the inner self that has to be made to conform to society’s rules, but society itself that needs to change.”[…]“Because human beings naturally crave recognition, the modern sense of identity evolves quickly into identity politics, in which individuals demand public recognition of their worth.” [1] Fukuyama, F. (2021). Identity: Contemporary Identity Politics and the Struggle for Recognition (Main éd.). PROFILE BOOKS, p. 25 This focus on each and everyone's ego is making life in society difficult, democracy dysfunctional, and destroying the points of reference of a large majority of the population. Similarly to what happened at the beginning of the 20th century, the current phase of liberalization could well end up with political parties on the far-right being brought to power by this lost majority. Have a look at what is happening in Europe and the US. Unless AI takes over.

Here's one of my more controversial convictions. I will live to be 500 years old... at least, and so will you. Scientific and Technological Progress is accelerating. #Ai has already helped us uncover 200 million new protein structures this year alone. That represents multiple exponential progress in medicine and biological science. We are not only headed for Technological Singularity, but for Immortality. Aragorn was the Last of the Numenoreans. As such he was allowed to choose his own time of death. -Stay tuned 🌊 Your Daily Dose of Contrarian Food-for-thought! 🤖 DM for Keynotes or Masterclasses. & Like we say in the Netherlands, Zie je later! #technology #future #society #philosophy #generativeai #ai #ar #vr #metaverse #spatialcomputing #Singularity

Thanks to Andrew Middleton FRSA for the following post on INDY (I'm Not Done Yet): The last century saw a revolution in life expectancy. And this revolution will require us to shift what we do at every age and will demand a transformation of every aspect of our society. Most of us are now expected to live much longer than previous generations. But instead of seeing this as a precious gift of extra life, we see it as a burden, with ageing populations dogged by infirmity, dependent on an ever-decreasing number of young people to support them. Andrew J. Scott – the world’s leading expert on the economics of longevity - argues it doesn't have to be like that. In his new book The Longevity Imperative, he shows how our longer lives can be a source of hope and fulfilment if we seize the opportunity to invest in our health, skills, personal relationships and community connections to support a flourishing longer life for ourselves, and for the planet. Watch Andrew at the RSA in conversation with Noreena Hertz, economist, broadcaster and bestselling author of The Lonely Century: A Call to Reconnect. https://lnkd.in/eZrYUiWe Link to INDY is in the comments

What will your legacy be? By embracing the legacy of Danny Thomas as your own, just as his family has, you can help ensure the pioneering research and unsurpassed patient care today and for future generations continues. A gift in your will or estate plan can make an impact far beyond your lifetime and help St. Jude plan for the future. https://bit.ly/3uAQKe7

Do you have a transplant recipient in your life? Here are 5 thoughtful gifts that will brighten their holiday season.

NEW BLOG POST: Navigating the Journey Together: Family Involvement in Senior Care at Lagos Elder Care In the tapestry of life, the threads of family are woven with love, care, and shared experiences. At Lagos Elder Care, we believe in the power of togetherness, recognizing that family involvement is not just integral but transformative in the care of our beloved seniors. In this blog post, we set sail on a voyage to explore the profound impact of family engagement in senior care, unveiling how Lagos Elder Care nurtures a collaborative environment where families and our dedicated team navigate the journey of aging together. READ NOW:

Great article by Michael Dowling.