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5min clip - 1966: WOMEN Who Return to WORK

15min clip - 1968: Should Women Get EQUAL PAY?

a sci-fi short story - intelligence

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In the year 2157, on the bustling metropolis of Neo-Terra, where neon lights painted the night sky and artificial intelligence was an everyday marvel, lived a remarkable duo: Luna and her genetically enhanced dog, Kepler. Luna was a brilliant scientist, an expert in AI development, and an advocate for ethical advancement. Kepler, on the other hand, was the living embodiment of her dreams - a canine companion with enhanced intelligence.

Kepler's intelligence was no accident. Luna had dedicated years to pioneering genetic engineering, pushing the boundaries of what was possible. She had isolated the genes responsible for heightened cognition, memory, and empathy, fusing them seamlessly with Kepler's DNA. The result was a dog that possessed human-like intelligence, capable of understanding complex concepts, emotions, and even communication through a modified neural interface.

As Luna and Kepler strolled through the city's bustling streets, they encountered the marvels of the AI-driven world. Hovering cars zipped by while holographic billboards displayed an array of information and entertainment. Luna marveled at the progress humanity had made, but her thoughts were focused on Kepler. She wondered if her creation could truly understand the intricacies of this advanced society.

One evening, as they sat on a rooftop garden overlooking the city, Luna posed a question to Kepler, "Do you ever wonder what it's like to be truly intelligent, Kepler?"

Kepler cocked his head, a gesture that conveyed curiosity. "I'm intelligent, aren't I?"

Luna smiled. "Of course, you are, but what does it mean to be intelligent in a world like this? To comprehend art, philosophy, and the essence of human existence?"

Kepler pondered the question. "I understand the world, Luna. I can learn, adapt, and communicate with you. But there's something more, isn't there?"

Luna nodded. "Exactly, Kepler. True intelligence isn't just about processing information; it's about experiencing life, exploring emotions, and finding meaning. It's about empathy, creativity, and the ability to ponder the mysteries of the universe."

Over the weeks that followed, Luna and Kepler delved into the depths of human culture. They visited art galleries, listened to symphonies, and read classic literature. Luna observed Kepler's reactions, his growing appreciation for the intricacies of the human experience.

One night, while gazing at the stars from their rooftop sanctuary, Luna said, "Kepler, do you ever wonder about the cosmos, the vastness of the universe?"

Kepler's eyes sparkled with an understanding beyond mere intellect. "I do, Luna. I wonder about the stars, the galaxies, and the possibilities they hold. I wonder about our place in all of this."

Luna smiled. Kepler had come a long way, transcending his original purpose as a genetically enhanced dog. He had become her companion in the truest sense, sharing in the wonder of the universe and the depths of human emotion.

In their quest to understand what it meant to be truly intelligent, Luna and Kepler had uncovered a profound truth. Intelligence was not merely a measure of knowledge or cognitive ability; it was a journey of discovery, empathy, and the pursuit of purpose. As Luna and Kepler gazed at the infinite expanse of the cosmos, they knew they were just beginning to scratch the surface of what it meant to be truly intelligent, and their journey was far from over.

Source: I asked Chat GPT3.5 to  "write a short sci-fi story about a genetically enhanced dog and its human female companion learning about  what it is to be intelligent" and then made some minor formatting changes and added the picture

an #ons graph - Women were most likely to tell someone they knew personally about experiencing partner abuse

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an #ons graph - Women who experienced harassment in the last year were more likely to feel unsafe after dark

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an #ons graph - The most common effect of rape or assault by penetration was mental or emotional problems

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an #ons graph - Levels of abuse towards women have remained similar in recent years

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an @ONS graphic - Women were more likely than men to be worried about the impact of climate change

Proportion of adults (aged 16 years and over) and level of worry about the impact of climate change, by demographic, Great Britain, 6 to 17 October 2021 source

3min 21sec clip - This woman lives every day like it’s #1958

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5min 27sec @bbc_reel clip - The secret lives of #Yakuza women

text from site "Photographer Chloé Jafé spent six years documenting the life and intimacy of the women married to Yakuza members in the Japanese organised crime community.

Video by Andrea Savorani Neri and Eleonore Voisard"

6min 48sec @theeconomist clip - How making #babies is being transformed by #science

text from youtube "Science is enabling women to have children later in life as new technologies transform IVF success rates. But an increasingly globalised IVF trade also poses dangers.

Science is changing how and when families are made. Women are going to be able to have both career and family in a way that we’ve never seen before. New technologies are transforming IVF success rates. AI allows us to look at features of the embryo invisible to the human eye.

Dawn and her husband, Mike, who is 66 are proud first-time parents in Nova Scotia, Canada. They married in 1977 and tried for a baby for decades. Attempts to conceive naturally and to adopt failed. So five years ago Dawn turned to IVF and donor eggs for help.

In Canada, as in America, industry guidelines discourage embryo transfers to women over 55 who face a higher risk of prenatal health conditions including pre-eclampsia, hypertension and diabetes. Dawn considered surrogacy. She looked abroad to developing countries with less restrictive guidelines and legislation.

International fertility consultant, Crystal Travis directed the couple towards Georgia, one of the world’s least regulated fertility markets and one of the few countries that allows surrogates and donors of eggs and embryos to be paid. After medical tests, Dawn had an embryo made with a donor egg and donor sperm implanted.

The total number of fertility clinics around the world is estimated to have increased by almost 70% in the last ten years. The value of the global fertility industry is predicted to rise from $25bn today, to $41bn by 2026. Many believe there needs to be more regulation of an increasingly globalised IVF trade including Dr Danielle Lane, a fertility specialist based in San Francisco.

However, Dr Lane is using new technology that will allow more women to have children later in life. In 2017 the number of women freezing their own eggs in America jumped by nearly a quarter in one year alone. Dr Lane believes this will help some women balance their careers and families more effectively in the future.

There is another technological development that might accelerate this trend towards older parents. Today Dr Michelle Perugini is unveiling a new artificial-intelligence application at the Lane Fertility Institute. The application is designed to improve the chances of selecting embryos that will lead to successful pregnancies. This application is awaiting regulatory approval in America. If it delivers on its promise, it could help make IVF more accessible.

As the science grows, so will the opportunities for more would-be parents to start families later than ever before. There will always be decisions to be made about career and family. But the ability to plan them out is so much better now than it was even a decade ago."

2min @AP_Archive clip - Speedy Women - 1931 #movietone

Text from youtube "I love these feisty women speeding around Brooklands!

Miss Barbara Cartland organizes Brooklands races to prove feminine skill on the track. The winners - Princess George Imeretinsky and Lady de Clifford.

Close shot of women drivers with Miss Cartland speaking. Close shot of start with the women driving. Elevated shot of cars on track. CU of hands of women at wheel. Elevated shot of race. Close shot of woman re-fuelling at track station. Ground shot of cars. Sub.1. Close shot of women seated on car. Close shot of winners. Speaking to camera and being clapped. Close shot of women powdering her nose in car."

1min How can privileged women support progress on gender equality?

10min 41sec @LSENews clip - otes for Women: a history of the women’s #suffrage campaign and its legacy at LSE

text from youtube "The Women’s Library and archives at LSE hold the story of the campaign for women’s suffrage, which resulted in the first votes for women. Find out what happened, how we are commemorating their work on campus today and why we believe it is important to do so. This International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, find out about how social sciences research at LSE engages with progressing gender equality."

2min 18sec @Theeconomist clip - Why are #women #paid less than men?

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"The gender pay gap is not caused by women earning less than men for the same job. It is largely because women choose different careers and suffer a “motherhood penalty”’. 

Women who work full-time, still earn 15% less than men. But that's not because they are paid less for the same jobs. It's because they're in different jobs. Women are in less senior jobs. 

In Britain, France and Germany, 80-90% of executive jobs are held by men. Women also tend to choose different occupations. 

In America over 80% of teachers, nurses, secretaries, and health workers are female and these jobs tend to be lower paid. Primary school teachers in the West earn nearly 20% less than the average graduate job. Nurses earn less than police officers. Cleaners less than caretakers. 

Women are as ambitious as men. They earn the majority of university degrees. In America, they now ask for promotions as often as men. 

But it's the price women pay for motherhood that holds them back. 

In Britain, 70% of mothers reduced their working hours or switched to a less demanding job compared with 11% of fathers. In Australia it's 56% of mothers and 19% of fathers, while in France 55% of mothers scaled back compared to 13% of fathers. When an American women goes back to work her salary is on average lower than it would have been if she hadn't had a child. 

The race for gender equality is far from over. As more children choose non-traditional careers and men do more childcare, fewer working women will be held back.

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6min 51sec @TheRSA Clip - The #Butterfly #Effect with Catharine MacKinnon

Under the right conditions, small simple actions can produce large complex effects. Pioneering lawyer and activist for women’s rights Catharine A. MacKinnon argues that seemingly minor interventions in the legal realm can have a butterfly effect that generates major social and cultural transformation

1min 22sec British #Moviietone clip - First #Woman in #Space - #1963

On June 16, 1963, the world’s first female space traveler, Valentina Tereshkova, 26, was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union aboard Vostok 6; she spent 71 hours in flight, circling the Earth 48 times before returning safely. 

Clip includea Kruschev listening to Valentina Tereshkova. Valentina in space capsule. People in red Square carrying banners. Cameramen. Photographs.

54sec #wef clip - #IKEA is going to sell rugs made by #syrian refugees