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18Jul/26

How Empathy Breaks Cognitive Confinement

July 18, 2026HealthcareAgeing, Barry Richards, Developmental disability, Diana, Diana Principle, Disability, Disneyland Paris, Empathy, Julie Bass, Kaz, London, Mental disorder, Mental health, naloxone, Paris, Psychology, Rachel, Recovery model, Richard, Samara, United Kingdom, Walesadmin

The Battle Against ‘Stigma’: Empathy as Activism

Sat, July 18 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This theme of compassion is echoed in an overview of Princess Diana’s legacy, specifically her belief that personal happiness is invalid if it stems from the suffering of others. Her influence as a patron is further illustrated by Turning Point, a social care organization celebrating sixty years of service through an exhibition of symbolic objects that represent recovery and inclusion. Collectively, the texts document a shift toward person-centered care and the ongoing struggle to eliminate the social stigma surrounding addiction, disability, and mental illness. Together, they provide a multi-layered perspective on the progress of social welfare and the enduring power of empathy in public life. Continue reading →

05Apr/26

From “Artful Dodger” to Algorithm: The Hidden Power of AI Nicknames in Corporate Governance

April 5, 2026UncategorizedAcademic disciplines, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Clara, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, David Matza, Devin, Harvey, Jack Dawkins, Michael, Oliver Twist, Richard, Siri, Technologyadmin

April 5, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The practice of naming AI agents in corporate governance—such as appointing an AI observer named “Aiden Insight” or “NOVA”—is a sophisticated sociological tactic designed to accelerate trust, lower intimidation, and make algorithms feel more like collaborative teammates than static tools. However, the nicknames and personas assigned to AI carry significant psychological, ethical, and governance implications for the boardroom.

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11Feb/23

Burt Bacharach created music for all the ways men fall in love

February 11, 2023Music(They Long to Be) Close to You, A House Is Not a Home, Alfie, Aretha Franklin, Brook Benton, Burt Bacharach, Caroline Aherne, Creative Commons, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Costello, Hal David, I Say a Little Prayer, Isaac Hayes, James Bond, Karen Carpenter, Luther Vandross, Musicians, New York, Painted from Memory, Reach Out, Richard, Shelley Winters, Songs, Stephen Downes, The Look of Love, Tom Jonesadmin

Stephen Downes, Royal Holloway University of London

American composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94, is arguably one the greatest songwriters of all time. With hits going back to the 1950s, Bacharach continued working until the age of 92.

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