At the end of every year Bill Gates, makes his summary of the year and his projection for the following year. I wrote here my personal summary and impressions of Gates 2024 letter . Bill Gates’ notes for 2024 dwell on personal achievements and the significant progress in technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), and their capacity to shape the coming years. He shares personal events like the joy of becoming a grandparent, urging him to think deeply about the legacy that will be left for the new generation. Gates underscores the transformative impact of AI across various sectors, including education, mental health, and public health, and its utility in streamlining drug development processes to tackle global disparities / social injustices. Gates remains steadfast in his belief that innovation drives progress, sharing stories of success such as the reduction of child mortality rates through advancements in medical science. He conveys enthusiasm for the work being done to...
A few days ago, I encountered a profound video that left a lasting impression on me. It featured a conversation between two friends, centered around a simple yet deeply insightful experiment. The exchange went as follows: the first friend asked, "What do you see when you pour water into several bottles of different colors - a green bottle, a blue bottle, a white bottle, and a brown bottle?" To which the second friend replied, "I see the liquid taking the color of the bottle." Then came the second question: "And how does the water taste from all of these bottles?" After tasting the water from each, the friend noted, "They taste the same." The first friend then shared a powerful observation: "This is how it is for us as humans. Our core is the same, and we get to live different experiences based on our physical bodies. Humanity is one." This simple dialogue encapsulates a profound truth about the essence of human existence and the onenes...
The WHO European Region announced on 14 December 2023 that the EU region is witnessing an unprecedented surge in measles cases. In just the first ten months of 2023, over 30,000 cases were reported - a shocking increase from the 941 cases in all of 2022. This alarming rise is not showing signs of slowing down, and experts are calling for immediate action to curb further spread. Hospitalizations and deaths on the rise: Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge of WHO Europe pointed out the severity of the situation, noting nearly 21,000 hospitalizations and 5 deaths due to measles. This disease, once under control, is now posing a significant threat, especially to children. With 2 in 5 cases affecting children aged 1 to 4, and a notable number in adults over 20, the need for widespread vaccination is more urgent than ever. The role of COVID-19 and vaccination gaps: The resurgence of measles is largely linked to declining vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions to immunization p...
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