Podobno życie jest jak pudełko czekoladek. Według mnie raczej jak pudełko puzzli. I nie dość, że ktoś nam pogubił te elementy, to jeszcze nie mamy rysunku pomocniczego i w sumie nie wiemy jak to ma wyglądać na końcu.Układamy zatem to nasze życie trochę na wyczucie. Naturalne jest zatem, że raz na jakiś czas utkniemy, nie wiemy co dalej, coś nie gra. Ewidentnie brakuje nam elementu układanki.Najczęściej brakującym puzzlem jest wiedza jak coś działa. Jeżeli zrozumiesz mechanizm, co od czego zależy i na co wpł ...

[Music] Four 3 2 one. One of you just died. 4 3 2 one.Another one dead. Don't worry, we're not going to be playing some sort of dystopian game I just invented. This is actually a game bleer than that because this is a rate at which people across the globe are dying due to tobacco use.Every 4 seconds, one person dies. Each life and each death entirely preventable. Each life cut short by what many still consider a personal choice.But here's what most of us still don't realize. Smoking is not a free choice at ...

[Applause] I've been a criminal defense lawyer for 13 years. I've worked on all types of cases from a speeding ticket to manslaughter and everything in between. I've learned a lot in my career and I wanted to share some of those things with you today.There are three basic roles of a criminal defense lawyer. First is a guide through the complex and idiosyncratic legal system. Second is as a storyteller outlining the client's unique circumstances and situations. And third is as a combatant using cross-examina ...

Core Argument - The speaker identifies as having been addicted to video games, spending a significant portion of their life (estimated at 50%) playing or watching them [3] - The speaker discovered a "reward system" in video games that provides instant feedback, contrasting with the delayed feedback in real life [6][7][8] - The speaker developed a strategy to combat addiction by using the video game reward system to build discipline, rewarding themselves with gaming sessions after completing tasks [11][12][13][14] Behavioral Analysis - Video games offer instant gratification through immediate rewards, making them highly addictive [8] - Real life lacks the instant feedback found in video games, making it difficult to maintain motivation for long-term goals like exercise and healthy eating [8][9] - The speaker's method involves using video games as a reward to reinforce positive behaviors and build discipline [11][12][13][14] Neuroscientific Aspect - The speaker suggests that their method trains the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for emotion regulation, impulse control, and decision-making [15] - Strengthening these functions through the reward system helps in building discipline and overcoming addiction [15] Personal Transformation - The speaker successfully used this method to overcome their addiction, improve their health, and find a sense of purpose while still enjoying video games [16][17] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of balancing effort with reward to maintain motivation and achieve goals [18]

Utah has a plan to deal with homelessness, lining up behind President Trump's belief that people should not be allowed to sleep on the streets. State officials say they're preparing to pull more than a thousand homeless people out of Salt Lake City and into a sprawling campus on the outskirts of town. Supporters call it a place where people can get the services they need.Critics call it a detention camp. Joining us now, New York Times reporter Ellen Barry, who filed that piece from Salt Lake City. So what e ...

We are back now with the announcement of multiple arrests in New York City. The suspects part of an alleged drug trafficking ring that targeted teens on social media. Among the victims, Robert Dairo's grandson, Leandro Dairo, who died of an overdose in 2023, and Akira Stein, the daughter of Blondie co-founder Chris Stein.Ellison Barbara joins us now to break down what we know. Ellison, this is all so, so sad. What more did prosecutors reveal about this case.Yeah. So, look, they say that they charged these p ...

Substance Abuse Crisis in Appalachia - Overdose deaths in Appalachia are more than 50% higher than the national average [1] - A character in the book "Demon Copperhead" navigates poverty, foster care, and addiction, highlighting the issues in the region [2] Recovery Initiatives - Royalties from the book "Demon Copperhead" were used to purchase a temporary residence, "Higher Ground", for recovering addicts [3] - "Higher Ground" provides a safe space for women in recovery, offering an alternative to drug use [3] Challenges and Hope - Fentanyl is easily accessible, even more so than food, contributing to the addiction crisis [4] - Individuals are choosing healing over habit, indicating a potential shift towards recovery [4] - The establishment of "Higher Ground" offers hope for a better future and the possibility of rewriting lives affected by addiction [4][5]

I am nothing. And as I share my idea, I want you to come into nothingness with me. Cuz only there can we discover everything.Eight years ago, I drank vodka for breakfast. I couldn't go a day without drugs or alcohol in my system. As you can imagine, I was quite a handful.At that point, I'd been diagnosed with everything. PTSD from violence, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, you name it, I had the t-shirt. And I really did try everything.medication, therapists, church, quite a lot. But still, I woke up ...

People say, "Oh, Alzheimer's is genetic garbage." That genetic component is only 5%. So that means 95% of Alzheimer's risk is environmental air pollution, microlastics, ultrarocessed food. And a paper just came out showing that sweetener consumption correlates with dementia.And we think we know why. And you've not talked about this publicly yet. No.Let's talk. 73% of the items in the American grocery store are poisoned because sugar is hidden in all the foods. For instance, there's 262 names for sugar and t ...

Core Argument - The presentation posits that society is becoming addicted to punishment as a means of emotional regulation and control, often prioritizing suffering over rehabilitation [2][3][5][6] - It argues that this reliance on punishment stems from learned behaviors and institutional practices, particularly evident in the justice system's approach to issues like addiction [7][8][9][10][11] - The presentation advocates for a shift towards restorative justice, emphasizing reintegration, understanding, and healing rather than retribution, citing Norway's justice system as a successful example [13][14][15][16][17] Psychological and Neurological Aspects - Self-punishment activates brain regions associated with learning and social survival, indicating its evolutionary importance in maintaining social bonds and regulating guilt [4] - Neuroscience suggests that punishing others can activate reward regions in the brain, highlighting the potential for punishment to be used for self-regulation and control [6] - The presentation suggests that individuals, especially those with mental health challenges, may overuse punishment as a coping mechanism for feelings of guilt and shame [5] Societal and Institutional Critique - The presentation criticizes the justice system for often prioritizing punishment over addressing the root causes of issues like addiction, leading to ineffective outcomes [9][10][11] - It argues that cultural and institutional teachings equate suffering with accountability, leading to a focus on making individuals feel worse rather than helping them [11] - The presentation contrasts this approach with Norway's restorative justice system, which focuses on preventing future harm, understanding the causes of harm, and supporting individual change [14][15] Proposed Solutions and Recommendations - The presentation urges individuals to find a balance between justice, accountability, and understanding, practicing self-compassion and treating others with empathy [18] - It suggests implementing a restorative justice approach that prioritizes restoring dignity and understanding pain over simply removing it [17] - The presentation implies that a societal shift towards empathy and understanding can lead to a change in the way society functions, starting with individual actions [18] Comparative Analysis - The presentation highlights Norway's justice system, which has a recidivism rate of around 20%, as a model for restorative justice [15] - It contrasts this with countries like the US, which have a recidivism rate of around 70%, suggesting the effectiveness of Norway's approach [15] - Norway's system focuses on reintegration, providing inmates with education, work training, therapy, and respect, treating them as citizens in crisis rather than offenders [13][14][16]