Edward Bernays and the birth of public relations (2015)
Its underlying purpose, in large part, is to make money. By convincing people that they want something they do not need, Bernays sought to turn citizens and neighbors into consumers who use their purchasing power to propel themselves down the road to happiness.
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Its underlying purpose, in large part, is to make money. By convincing people that they want something they do not need, Bernays sought to turn citizens and neighbors into consumers who use their purchasing power to propel themselves down the road to happiness.
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The Conversation
The manipulation of the American mind: Edward Bernays and the birth of public relations
“The most interesting man in the world.” “Reach out and touch someone.” “Finger-lickin’ good.” Such advertising slogans have become fixtures of American culture, and each year millions now tune into the…
Some shirts hide you from cameras, but will anyone wear them?
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Ars Technica
Some shirts hide you from cameras—but will anyone wear them?
It's theoretically possible to become invisible to cameras. But can it catch on?
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Italy's daily coronavirus death toll and new cases decline slightly
Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy rose by 570 on Friday, down from 610 the day before, and the number of new cases also slowed modestly to 3,951 from a previous 4,204.
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Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy rose by 570 on Friday, down from 610 the day before, and the number of new cases also slowed modestly to 3,951 from a previous 4,204.
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Some historic information inspired by the lack of physical contact these days:
The handshake is believed by some to have originated as a gesture of peace by demonstrating that the hand holds no weapon, back in the cavemen days.
In Greek art dexiosis 'to give (someone) the right (hand)' was depicted as shaking hands with gods or as a farewell in gravestones. @COVID19Up
The handshake is believed by some to have originated as a gesture of peace by demonstrating that the hand holds no weapon, back in the cavemen days.
In Greek art dexiosis 'to give (someone) the right (hand)' was depicted as shaking hands with gods or as a farewell in gravestones. @COVID19Up
Nitric oxide inhibits the replication cycle of SARS coronavirus
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Journal of Virology
Nitric Oxide Inhibits the Replication Cycle of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus | Journal of Virology
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Nitric oxide (NO) is an important signaling molecule between cells which has been
shown to have an inhibitory effect on some virus infections. The purpose of this study
was to examine whether NO inhibits the replication cycle of the severe acute…
Nitric oxide (NO) is an important signaling molecule between cells which has been
shown to have an inhibitory effect on some virus infections. The purpose of this study
was to examine whether NO inhibits the replication cycle of the severe acute…
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🇮🇱 Israel: Protest currently at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv against 5G
It should be noted that Israel does not have 5G, but does have over 10,000 coronavirus cases. @COVID19Up
It should be noted that Israel does not have 5G, but does have over 10,000 coronavirus cases. @COVID19Up
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The path of inner transformation taught by Jesus was one of kenosis, from a Greek verb meaning “to let go” or “to empty oneself’:
“Underlying all his teaching is a clarion call to a radical shift in consciousness:
away from the alienation and polarization of the egoic operating system and into the unified field of divine abundance that can be perceived only through the heart.”
The path of inner transformation taught by Jesus was one of kenosis, from a Greek verb meaning “to let go” or “to empty oneself’:
“Underlying all his teaching is a clarion call to a radical shift in consciousness:
away from the alienation and polarization of the egoic operating system and into the unified field of divine abundance that can be perceived only through the heart.”