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Dr J (from Naarm/Melbourne)

@expansivethinking

Forging a new path educating, advocating and creating. Fond of slugs and the word miscellaneous. https://www.qeducationaldevelopment.com.au/

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Live updates: Bill Clinton testifies about relationship with Jeffrey Epstein The former US president says if he knew of Epstein's crimes he would have

The inability to feel remorse is a sign of uncultivated compassion. This reaction seems to be more about Clinton’s personal discomfort at being accused rather than taking responsibility & the opportunity to articulate public distain.
Leaders please do better.

#Epstein

www.bbc.com/news/live/c4...

27.02.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Heart & mind felt thanks! Thought provoking and a page turner. After chapter 1 I felt compelled to as AI β€˜If we presume present actions, words, stated visions and promises can shed light on what an imagined future would look like. What would the utopian dream for a few powerful men and a union.

27.02.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Utopia Abstract. Ideal societies, better worlds, more just and peaceful ways of living: these have long been the stuff of human beings’ social dreaming. In this c

NEW BOOK!

I'm very happy to say that my new book, Utopia, co-written with Douglas Mao, has been published on-line

academic.oup.com/book/62279

03.02.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 223 πŸ” 72 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 1

Excellent news! Hopefully this is a start of a multi tiered approach that is required included changing the perception that houses are investments rather than homes.

27.02.2026 01:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How many men lead curriculum change in regard to gender or diversity related studies? Are equity concerns integrated seamlessly across the curriculum? How these and related concerns valued across faculties? Women doing the heavy lifting? See QED in bio for interventions and multi pronged approaches.

27.02.2026 00:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How an 'entitled' Perth obstetrician's drunken behaviour ruined lives Sought-after obstetrician Rhys Bellinge appeared to have it all β€” but that changed in an instant when his drunken, high-speed driving killed a young university graduate and left a rideshare driver wit...

We all have a capacity to feel & cultivate compassion.The inability to feel remorse is an sign of uncultivated compassion. Will we see a remorseful person after their incarceration? Without active intervention no. See QED in bio information on interventions.

#auspol

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

26.02.2026 22:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A silver-leaved mountain gum at home in the suburbs.
#trees
#photography

26.02.2026 02:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What if we posed a different question. What would it take for all boys and men to want and advocate for gender equality?

25.02.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I hope this rally call to do better or at least do your job moves those who might previously been still or silent, those who within their zone of control, power and influence have the potential to make a difference.

25.02.2026 17:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You could take it as a compliment your as an ass only offers up one flavour but cooking can offer a multitude … others also might be heartened to read your comment as it could shed light on the focus of people on this platform?

25.02.2026 15:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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YaΓ«l Eisenstat: Democracy’s Cyber Defendant Podcast Episode Β· Bright Minds: from the John Adams Institute Β· 14 May 2025 Β· 43m

Regulations in the EU are leading the way. AI is both a product & service - there are regulations that products & services sold to consumers must be safe. As consumers, how do we know that we are safe? Eisenstat’s insights sheds light on questions we need to ask.

podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/b...

21.02.2026 23:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Without stronger privacy laws, Australians are guinea pigs in a real-time dystopian AI experiment | Peter Lewis Citizen surveillance is becoming increasingly normalised, even while similar technology is being deployed by ICE agents in the US and the IDF in Gaza

Without stronger privacy laws, Australians are guinea pigs in a real-time dystopian AI experiment #AusPol www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

21.02.2026 21:55 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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'They saw them on their dishes when eating': The mushroom making people hallucinate dozens of tiny humans Only recently described by science, the mysterious mushrooms are found in different parts of the world, but they give people the same exact visions.

Could it be that anyone can see them if they eat the right mushrooms?

bbc.com/future/artic...

19.02.2026 21:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

She is funny!

19.02.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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River inspired oil pastel abstract on linen A3. I have been working on this one for a while - it took its time to reveal itself. I think it was worth the wait.
#art
#painting
#BlueSkyArt

19.02.2026 06:43 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A settlement? What was exchange for humans seeing and treating other humans as humans?

18.02.2026 20:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Different record, same tune: Taylor signals nuclear support New Opposition leader Angus Taylor has signalled the Coalition will continue to push for nuclear energy in Australia. Read more.

Apart from providing work for fact checker and giving the public his nostalgic view in the way of policy proposals… nothing of substance to be seen in the new leader of the opposition.. maybe his wife?

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

#auspol

esdnews.com.au/different-re...

17.02.2026 07:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Scott Galloway's Brutal Take on the "Epstein Class" – They've Damaged America
Scott Galloway's Brutal Take on the "Epstein Class" – They've Damaged America YouTube video by Jim Acosta

πŸš¨πŸ”…Scott Galloway's Brutal Take on the "Epstein Class" – They've Damaged America

Why Should You Care About Epstein? Because You're Not in the "Epstein Class"

Jim Acosta 2/15/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7GI...

#Epstein
#EpsteinFiles
#EpsteinGate
#EpsteinAndTrump
#EpsteinClass

15.02.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 2378 πŸ” 1082 πŸ’¬ 110 πŸ“Œ 43

Public officials should work for the people not themselves? Quick test Do they act compassionately, discourage unfair treatment of others, act with humility & appoint others not based on personal connections? If the answer is no to one or all - they are in it only for themselves =Unworthy of office.

17.02.2026 05:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Red gum flowers

14.02.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Considering the difference in reactions through a moral lens. The reactions from most males express how they feel personally (discomfort) in contrast to the public distain articulated by prominent women. It is not only about justice but our understanding of righteousness. This needs to be resolved.

10.02.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LA Olympics boss Casey Wasserman β€˜deeply regrets’ emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, denies relationship with Jeffrey Epstein The saucy messages emerged Friday as part of three million Epstein-related documents released by the DOJ.

Why the silence? Any prominent men condemning doings of Epstein et al? Only one? Are there more? There seems to be a lot of β€œregret” or β€œdistancing β€œ ie nypost.com/2026/01/31/u...

Notably different to ie Bloom www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

or Goldberg ew.com/the-view-who...

#epsteinfiles

06.02.2026 23:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Senior Royal Finally Breaks Family’s Silence on Epstein The royal family’s first public comment on the Epstein files came from an unlikely source.

Why the silence? Any prominent men condemning doings of Epstein et al? Only one? Are there more? There seems to be a lot of β€œregret” or β€œdistancing β€œ ie nypost.com/2026/01/31/u...

Notably different to ie Bloom www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

or Goldberg ew.com/the-view-who...

#epsteinfiles

06.02.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Semi-abstract tree reflection in acrylic
#wallart
#painting

02.02.2026 23:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A discreet intellectual network has been reshaping the world for 70 years. Here's how A constant battle of ideas reshapes the world we live in, and few groups have been more successful in winning the war than the little-known Atlas Network.

This history of think tanks’ pervasive influence on political thought is recommended for all with influence in the education of this & the next generation. What foundational story of a life well lived are we investing in? Who controls the narrative?

#academicsky

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

26.01.2026 20:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pelican Airlines in flight. Taking advantage of open and free airspace.
#photography
#birds

17.01.2026 22:35 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reflections on KI
Ink, acrylic and oil stick on canvas.
#art
#acrylic

15.01.2026 07:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pelican Airlines is cleared for landing on Kangaroo Island runway, American River SA.
#photo
#art

11.01.2026 15:19 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One of the reasons Rome fell was when their army was populated with mercenaries. Mercenaries don’t have a unifying ideology. ICE employees similar to mercenaries? There are approx 20k employees average wage $30k how much would you need to raise? How many to re-employ to disrupt & distract?

10.01.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In medical education for >10 yrs, I found a reluctancy to recognise other forms of research, other than biomedical as important. I support computational approaches to help map this very important information but how it will be received and taught is worth considering.

09.01.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0