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X @Elon Musk
Elon Musk· 2025-10-31 16:22
Suicide risk increases massively for people who undergo sex change operations.“Would you rather have a live daughter or a dead son due to suicide?” to convince parents to approve child mutilation is the most evil lie ever told.Also many deaths due to failed surgeries.I,Hypocrite (@lporiginalg):Gangs of troons are now having mass suicide competitions. https://t.co/UAyyDUmDs3 ...
Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media | Trailer
Bloomberg Television· 2025-10-30 16:07
Social Media Accountability & Legal Challenges - Social media companies are being held accountable for harms caused to children, with law firms specifically founded for this purpose [2][3] - Legal actions are focusing on the design of social media platforms and their algorithms, rather than just the content they host [5] - Section 230 has historically shielded social media companies, but efforts are underway to challenge this protection [3] - Plaintiffs face powerful and wealthy social media companies in court, likened to fighting a "Leviathan" [4] Platform Design & Harmful Effects - Social media platforms are seen as facilitating illegal activities, such as drug dealing, by easily connecting individuals [2][3] - Platforms are designed to be addictive to adolescent brains, with companies aware of the potential for addiction, sexual abuse, and suicide [3][6] - Algorithms prioritize engagement by showing users content they "can't look away from," potentially harmful content [7] - The pursuit of profit by social media companies is seen as contributing to the harm of children [1][6] Parental Grief & Advocacy - Parents are experiencing the tragedy of losing children due to issues linked to social media, such as fentanyl poisoning and suicide [3][5] - Parents are actively advocating for change and seeking justice, despite the emotional toll of "retraumatizing themselves" [7]
How to better support those impacted by suicide | Will Castle | TEDxSt Albans
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-30 15:22
Suicide Statistics and Impact - Suicide is identified as the largest killer of men under 50, with rates in England and Wales at their highest since 1999 [1] - Over 6,000 people died by suicide last year in England and Wales, directly impacting over 36,000 first-degree relatives [2] - Individuals bereaved by suicide are 65% more likely to attempt suicide themselves, and two to five times more likely to succeed if they've lost a direct relative [7] Stigma and Silence - Suicide remains a deeply entrenched stigma, silencing both those who suffer and those who grieve [4] - Talking about loss by suicide can make people uncomfortable and is often associated with shame, stigma, and embarrassment [6] - The continued use of phrases like "committed suicide" perpetuates stigma, as it implies a crime, despite decriminalization in 1961 [7] Call to Action and Support - Society needs to move beyond awareness and leaders/decision-makers must take action to address trauma, especially that compounded by the shame and stigma of loss by suicide [17] - Specialist support is crucial for the bereaved, as suicide grief is different, complex, and can be lonely and isolating [21] - Normalizing conversations about suicide is the first step in destroying shame and decreasing suicide rates; individuals should talk to and listen to bereaved individuals without judgment [22]
When The Tide Turns | Anna Wardley | TEDxGosport
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-23 16:33
Personal Achievement & Endurance - The speaker swam 55 nautical miles (approximately 102 kilometers) around the Isle of Wight in 26 hours and 33 minutes [1][22] - The speaker completed approximately 87,000 strokes during the swim [1] - The speaker was one of only four people to have swam solo and non-stop around the Isle of Wight [23] Overcoming Adversity & Mental Health - The speaker battled severe bouts of depression and anxiety [27] - The speaker used substances, all-consuming work, and endurance sport to numb the pain and shame [28] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of resilience and empowerment in overcoming life's toughest experiences [28][29] Personal History & Motivation - The speaker's father died by suicide when she was 9 years old [11][12] - The speaker's father's unrealized ambition was to sail around the world [21] - The speaker fulfilled her father's ambition by sailing around the world in the Clipper race in her mid-20s [21]
X @The Wall Street Journal
Amendments to a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the parents of a 16-year-old who died by suicide after discussing it with ChatGPT say OpenAI loosened its rules twice in the year before his death https://t.co/RvcRlm5Rb3 ...
The price of silence costs more then you think | Elizabeth Bennett | TEDxFiesole
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-21 15:08
I absolutely love teenagers. I love their piss and vinegar attitude. I love their belligerent behavior. I love their defiance. I love their raging hormones. I love everything about them. All the things that parents don't and can't do that make them pull out their hair. But here's what I know. They're struggling. And even if you don't have children, even if you you know children, you know their attitude and behavior, parenting is like riding a roller coaster blindfolded. Ups and downs, twists and turns, mome ...
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's Cell | 60 Minutes Archive
60 Minutes· 2025-10-10 18:19
60 Minutes Rewind. Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been accused of sexually assaulting countless teenage girls. Last July, the wealthy finance here was arrested and many of his victims were looking forward to finally facing him in court.But weeks after his arrest, Epstein was found dead in his jail cell. The medical examiner concluded that Jeffrey Epstein killed himself. Since then, conspiracy theories have flourished.Epstein was connected to a long list of rich and powerful people. Some suspect ...
Prince William brought to tears during visit to woman who lost husband to suicide
NBC News· 2025-10-10 13:16
Emotional Impact & Communication Breakdown - The individual expresses deep regret that Paul did not confide in them, highlighting a breakdown in communication [1] - The speaker believes that sharing burdens and maintaining hope are crucial for overcoming life's challenges [2] - The individual emphasizes the potential for resilience and recovery even after experiencing significant hardship [2] Personal Reflection & Loss - The speaker acknowledges personal experience with loss, making it difficult to ask questions [1] - The individual expresses a sense of devastation and self-blame experienced by Paul [2] - The speaker believes that despite awful curve balls, they "would have been okay" if Paul had communicated [2]
Grief | Kaya Desai | TEDxTheArdeeSchoolNFC
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-06 16:56
Man dies by suicide inside HCFC Bank. September 9th, 2025. Young couple dies by suicide in separate incidents over family opposition.September 9th, 2025. Bits fani student dies by suicide marks fifth case since December 2024. How hopeless should a person feel to consider suicide.What might bring them to take that step. Is it loss, fear, grief, hurt. Emotions that we have all felt at one point.What then causes some to take their lives and others to continue persevering. Hi, my name is Kaya and I fall in that ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-04 09:00
Legal & Social Context - Since 2019, 11 individuals in Italy have been assisted in legally ending their lives [1] - Public opinion polls indicate general support for reform in Italy regarding assisted suicide [1] Political Landscape - The current hard-right government in Italy is seeking to regain control over the assisted suicide issue [1]