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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 17h

Moving final words from Dr. Jane Goodall. 🕊

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Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Message To The World | Famous Last Words | Netflix

YouTube video by Still Watching Netflix

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 8d

"Given the current geopolitical instability and combustible social divisions in North America, it’s clearer now that any political system (left or right) taken to the extreme without guardrails is harmful to society."

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What an immunologist taught me about politics and life -

If Mother Nature lives by this principle, so should we.

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 8d

🔥 "The extremes on either side have negative consequences—in biology, with respect to human health, but also in life more generally as we’ve seen in politics. It’s as if this were a universal principle nudging us towards balance, or a middle ground, to achieve an optimal state."

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 10d

🧠 How does generative AI usage affect the brain?

[Read Study] 📷 brainonllm.com

#GenerativeAI #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 25d

South Korea put on a master class on how to help expats when they are in trouble.

Newsweek @newsweek.com · 25d

The South Koreans detained in an immigration raid in Georgia are due to be released on Thursday and flown home on Friday.

South Korea issues business warning about Trump's US

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 25d

One undeniable fact that #DTES activists can't refute is that #Vancouver is becoming safer and more prosperous. Still a long way to go, but this is a good trajectory #Vanpoli #TaskforceBarrage

Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 29d

Police crackdown in DTES is reducing crime and will continue: Ken Sim, VPD
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Police crackdown in DTES is reducing crime and will continue: Ken Sim, VPD

The success of Task Force Barrage has led the VPD to make the Downtown Eastside its own policing district with its own management structure and beat officers

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 25d

Great work by the city and VPD.

Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 26d

A smart grade 10 maybe. If they are in Grade 11 or 12 yes. He is very intellectual but not esoteric.

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 26d

"Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing had become ‘more political,’ authorities say | The Seattle Times"

"Tyler Robinson, 22, had become 'more political' in the run-up to the shooting."

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#CharlieKirk

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say

Utah's governor says the Charlie Kirk assassination suspect is believed to have acted alone and the investigation is ongoing despite his arrest.

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 26d

Saw last night; highly recommend: www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ9... #SamHarris

Sam Harris: Truth & Consequences tour

He critiques extreme left and extreme right in equal measure; underscores logic, reason, and science; and a universal morality underpinned by western democratic values

Sam Harris - 2025 Tour Dates & Concert Schedule - Live Nation

Find concert tickets for Sam Harris upcoming 2025 shows. Explore Sam Harris tour schedules, latest setlist, videos, and more on livenation.com

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 26d

"Charlie Kirk shooting: New video shows alleged gunman fleeing scene"

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Charlie Kirk shooting: New video shows alleged gunman fleeing scene

In addition to the video, investigators shared more images of a person of interest on Thursday.

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · 28d

🧠 Fascinating conversation on a core aspect of our humanity: consciousness

[VIDEO]
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One neuroscientist’s deep dive into perception and reality | Christof Koch

YouTube video by Big Think

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WIRED @wired.com · Sep 4

Carpet and indoor dust can harbor much worse than just pet hair and dirt. Luckily, there’s a simple solution. www.wired.com/story/how-of...

Microplastics and Particulate Matter Have Invaded Your Home. The Solution? Your Vacuum

Carpet and indoor dust can harbor much worse than just pet hair and dirt. Luckily, there’s a simple solution.

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · Sep 3

One of the most inspiring organizations around:
⭐ Giving hope to those without
⭐ Cleaning up the city
⭐ Building civic pride

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We Heart Seattle: Carrying a Purpose Behind Clearing Trash and Restoring the City Through Action

We Heart Seattle is not a traditional nonprofit. It doesn't follow the typical scripts of large-scale social services, nor does it rely on top-down institutional interventions. Instead, it follows a s...

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · Aug 30

"Vandalism, theft pushing many B.C. small businesses to the brink"

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Vandalism, theft pushing many B.C. small businesses to the brink

One in five business owners says they may not survive the coming year if conditions don't improve

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Peter Kim @peterkimdata.bsky.social · Aug 26

🧬 Cells in space!

🚀 Research by Cedars-Sinai may help us create organoids that could allow scientists to develop better drugs and treatments for disease alleninstitute.org/news/allen-i...