Chirag Jain's Blog, page 2
April 9, 2019
One foe that both parents and children must contend with: exams
Anxiety is sprouting in many of our children at this time of year, when the weather is cooling down.Soon as summer approaches and the weather starts warming up again and the flowers are blooming their brightest hues. The "all or nothing" atmosphere of high stakes testing creates swarms of fear and anxiety in the minds of pupils during the summer months. 
When we're parents, we may experience how these feelings materialize personally. The question, "Mom, do you think I'll pass?" has been asked so many times. It's hard for my coworker's 10-year-old kid to sleep at night because he's worried about missing just one or two questions on his next high school exam. As a result, students in all grades appear to be under a great deal of stress as a result of the tremendous focus placed on test achievement.
Even though some uneasiness is normal, over-anxiousness and obsessing over the worst-case scenario might actually harm your performance.
Confidence can be disrupted by physical symptoms such as tense shaking, sobbing, and "butterflies" in the stomach. Fear and negative thinking can cause youngsters to "blank out" or second-guess themselves during an exam, even if they have studied and are confident in their answers. Test anxiety can be alleviated by encouraging youngsters and assisting them in focusing on good outcomes.
In the midst of supporting your child through exams, here are some pointers for parents:
How well your teachers are educating you is not what the test is measuring.."
If a child's performance is personalized (good or negative), they are more likely to associate that performance with feelings of self-worth or lack thereof, according to research. A alternative strategy is possible instead of allowing her youngster to personalize his performance. It was a father of a 10-year-old boy who was suffering nightmares and was on the verge of an emotional collapse, despite being a school topper in his grade.
That's why she explained to her son that examinations are meant to measure how successfully a school or school district educates its kids, and the only way to do that is by asking pupils questions to find out what they've learned. She was able to alleviate her son's anxiety by handing over some of the duty to the school. A lesson learned from this experience helped him to realize that standardized tests are not the only way to measure his intelligence.
As a result, "the test is not a reflection of the complete YOU."
Suppose a mom has an anxious 7th-grader and identical twin boys. It was common for people to note on how different each of the twins looked when they were pictured together. Isn't it obvious that they're different? A photograph is a moment in time that captures the twins performing various things at the same time. It is possible that one twin may be smiling while the other is not; one may be tilting his head to the right while the other is gazing at the camera, making them appear different in that particular moment. In other words, it doesn't indicate that they aren't identical.
She utilized the same example to assist ease her older children's exam-related stress. A single snapshot of time is captured by the test, she explains to him. The photo just shows one facet of his brothers, and a single test does not tell the complete story about him. When she spoke to him, she reminded him of his academic achievements. Highlight their non-academic triumphs, such being named Junior Coach and receiving the "Student Of The Week" award, in an effort to help him realize that a single test does not define him as either a student or as an individual.
"The most important thing is to try your best," as the saying goes.
Encourage children by praising their efforts as well as their results. There is a direct correlation between effort and success, according to studies. It is possible for children to recognize that their "smartness" or lack thereof is not a limiting factor in their achievement if they understand that hard work and dedication lead to success. The growth mentality is a term for this type of thinking. When children have a development mentality, they can see that their entire achievement is not limited by one test on one day, but rather by their performance throughout the school year, their hard work, their commitment, and their character.
"Put your ideas in a favorable direction."
Motivation can be increased by cultivating an attitude of gratitude.
When we experience negative emotions, our bodies are wired to shut down all other thoughts and focus only on what's causing the emotion. This makes it difficult for the mind to work optimally. The opposite is true: thinking positively helps people widen their perspectives and focus their attention, both of which lead to increased productivity.
It's important for parents to assist their children cultivate a positive mindset by encouraging them to focus on their accomplishments rather than their failures on tests.
When given an incentive, such as a trip to the mall with the family after the test, youngsters are more likely to focus on the end result than than the process of taking the test.
Having children write down their ideas can also be a terrific method to help them deal with their anxieties. It has been found that writing about test-related anxiety before the test improves performance.
It is understandable that teachers and schools place a great deal of importance on grades. Many more often than I realize, parents instill a sense of urgency by bringing up the upcoming test, saying things like, "We need to make sure that you [my son] are [ready for the boards]" or "You're in 4th grade; we have to take studies seriously. In addition to reflecting the adults in their lives, children often seek to adults for guidance on how to deal with stressful situations. Anxiety in adults can cause anxiosity in children, as well. Alternatively, they can try to remain calm, grounded, and positive.
Parental support can be crucial in helping youngsters cope with test anxiety. You need to be mindful, encouraging and make sure your youngster knows that you support him or her.
When we're parents, we may experience how these feelings materialize personally. The question, "Mom, do you think I'll pass?" has been asked so many times. It's hard for my coworker's 10-year-old kid to sleep at night because he's worried about missing just one or two questions on his next high school exam. As a result, students in all grades appear to be under a great deal of stress as a result of the tremendous focus placed on test achievement.
Even though some uneasiness is normal, over-anxiousness and obsessing over the worst-case scenario might actually harm your performance.
Confidence can be disrupted by physical symptoms such as tense shaking, sobbing, and "butterflies" in the stomach. Fear and negative thinking can cause youngsters to "blank out" or second-guess themselves during an exam, even if they have studied and are confident in their answers. Test anxiety can be alleviated by encouraging youngsters and assisting them in focusing on good outcomes.
In the midst of supporting your child through exams, here are some pointers for parents:
How well your teachers are educating you is not what the test is measuring.."
If a child's performance is personalized (good or negative), they are more likely to associate that performance with feelings of self-worth or lack thereof, according to research. A alternative strategy is possible instead of allowing her youngster to personalize his performance. It was a father of a 10-year-old boy who was suffering nightmares and was on the verge of an emotional collapse, despite being a school topper in his grade.
That's why she explained to her son that examinations are meant to measure how successfully a school or school district educates its kids, and the only way to do that is by asking pupils questions to find out what they've learned. She was able to alleviate her son's anxiety by handing over some of the duty to the school. A lesson learned from this experience helped him to realize that standardized tests are not the only way to measure his intelligence.
As a result, "the test is not a reflection of the complete YOU."
Suppose a mom has an anxious 7th-grader and identical twin boys. It was common for people to note on how different each of the twins looked when they were pictured together. Isn't it obvious that they're different? A photograph is a moment in time that captures the twins performing various things at the same time. It is possible that one twin may be smiling while the other is not; one may be tilting his head to the right while the other is gazing at the camera, making them appear different in that particular moment. In other words, it doesn't indicate that they aren't identical.
She utilized the same example to assist ease her older children's exam-related stress. A single snapshot of time is captured by the test, she explains to him. The photo just shows one facet of his brothers, and a single test does not tell the complete story about him. When she spoke to him, she reminded him of his academic achievements. Highlight their non-academic triumphs, such being named Junior Coach and receiving the "Student Of The Week" award, in an effort to help him realize that a single test does not define him as either a student or as an individual.
"The most important thing is to try your best," as the saying goes.
Encourage children by praising their efforts as well as their results. There is a direct correlation between effort and success, according to studies. It is possible for children to recognize that their "smartness" or lack thereof is not a limiting factor in their achievement if they understand that hard work and dedication lead to success. The growth mentality is a term for this type of thinking. When children have a development mentality, they can see that their entire achievement is not limited by one test on one day, but rather by their performance throughout the school year, their hard work, their commitment, and their character.
"Put your ideas in a favorable direction."
Motivation can be increased by cultivating an attitude of gratitude.
When we experience negative emotions, our bodies are wired to shut down all other thoughts and focus only on what's causing the emotion. This makes it difficult for the mind to work optimally. The opposite is true: thinking positively helps people widen their perspectives and focus their attention, both of which lead to increased productivity.
It's important for parents to assist their children cultivate a positive mindset by encouraging them to focus on their accomplishments rather than their failures on tests.
When given an incentive, such as a trip to the mall with the family after the test, youngsters are more likely to focus on the end result than than the process of taking the test.
Having children write down their ideas can also be a terrific method to help them deal with their anxieties. It has been found that writing about test-related anxiety before the test improves performance.
It is understandable that teachers and schools place a great deal of importance on grades. Many more often than I realize, parents instill a sense of urgency by bringing up the upcoming test, saying things like, "We need to make sure that you [my son] are [ready for the boards]" or "You're in 4th grade; we have to take studies seriously. In addition to reflecting the adults in their lives, children often seek to adults for guidance on how to deal with stressful situations. Anxiety in adults can cause anxiosity in children, as well. Alternatively, they can try to remain calm, grounded, and positive.
Parental support can be crucial in helping youngsters cope with test anxiety. You need to be mindful, encouraging and make sure your youngster knows that you support him or her.
A shared enemy for both parents and children: Exams
Anxiety is sprouting in many of our children at this time of year, when the weather is cooling down.Soon as summer approaches and the weather starts warming up again and the flowers are blooming their brightest hues. The "all or nothing" atmosphere of high stakes testing creates swarms of fear and anxiety in the minds of pupils during the summer months.
When we're parents, we may experience how these feelings materialize personally. The question, "Mom, do you think I'll pass?" has been asked so many times. It's hard for my coworker's 10-year-old kid to sleep at night because he's worried about missing just one or two questions on his next high school exam. As a result, students in all grades appear to be under a great deal of stress as a result of the tremendous focus placed on test achievement.
Even though some uneasiness is normal, over-anxiousness and obsessing over the worst-case scenario might actually harm your performance.
Confidence can be disrupted by physical symptoms such as tense shaking, sobbing, and "butterflies" in the stomach. Fear and negative thinking can cause youngsters to "blank out" or second-guess themselves during an exam, even if they have studied and are confident in their answers. Test anxiety can be alleviated by encouraging youngsters and assisting them in focusing on good outcomes.
In the midst of supporting your child through exams, here are some pointers for parents:
How well your teachers are educating you is not what the test is measuring.."
If a child's performance is personalized (good or negative), they are more likely to associate that performance with feelings of self-worth or lack thereof, according to research. A alternative strategy is possible instead of allowing her youngster to personalize his performance. It was a father of a 10-year-old boy who was suffering nightmares and was on the verge of an emotional collapse, despite being a school topper in his grade.
That's why she explained to her son that examinations are meant to measure how successfully a school or school district educates its kids, and the only way to do that is by asking pupils questions to find out what they've learned. She was able to alleviate her son's anxiety by handing over some of the duty to the school. A lesson learned from this experience helped him to realize that standardized tests are not the only way to measure his intelligence.
As a result, "the test is not a reflection of the complete YOU."
Suppose a mom has an anxious 7th-grader and identical twin boys. It was common for people to note on how different each of the twins looked when they were pictured together. Isn't it obvious that they're different? A photograph is a moment in time that captures the twins performing various things at the same time. It is possible that one twin may be smiling while the other is not; one may be tilting his head to the right while the other is gazing at the camera, making them appear different in that particular moment. In other words, it doesn't indicate that they aren't identical.
She utilized the same example to assist ease her older children's exam-related stress. A single snapshot of time is captured by the test, she explains to him. The photo just shows one facet of his brothers, and a single test does not tell the complete story about him. When she spoke to him, she reminded him of his academic achievements. Highlight their non-academic triumphs, such being named Junior Coach and receiving the "Student Of The Week" award, in an effort to help him realize that a single test does not define him as either a student or as an individual.
"The most important thing is to try your best," as the saying goes.
Encourage children by praising their efforts as well as their results. There is a direct correlation between effort and success, according to studies. It is possible for children to recognize that their "smartness" or lack thereof is not a limiting factor in their achievement if they understand that hard work and dedication lead to success. The growth mentality is a term for this type of thinking. When children have a development mentality, they can see that their entire achievement is not limited by one test on one day, but rather by their performance throughout the school year, their hard work, their commitment, and their character.
"Put your ideas in a favorable direction."
Motivation can be increased by cultivating an attitude of gratitude.
When we experience negative emotions, our bodies are wired to shut down all other thoughts and focus only on what's causing the emotion. This makes it difficult for the mind to work optimally. The opposite is true: thinking positively helps people widen their perspectives and focus their attention, both of which lead to increased productivity.
It's important for parents to assist their children cultivate a positive mindset by encouraging them to focus on their accomplishments rather than their failures on tests.
When given an incentive, such as a trip to the mall with the family after the test, youngsters are more likely to focus on the end result than than the process of taking the test.
Having children write down their ideas can also be a terrific method to help them deal with their anxieties. It has been found that writing about test-related anxiety before the test improves performance.
It is understandable that teachers and schools place a great deal of importance on grades. Many more often than I realize, parents instill a sense of urgency by bringing up the upcoming test, saying things like, "We need to make sure that you [my son] are [ready for the boards]" or "You're in 4th grade; we have to take studies seriously. In addition to reflecting the adults in their lives, children often seek to adults for guidance on how to deal with stressful situations. Anxiety in adults can cause anxiosity in children, as well. Alternatively, they can try to remain calm, grounded, and positive.
Parental support can be crucial in helping youngsters cope with test anxiety. You need to be mindful, encouraging and make sure your youngster knows that you support him or her.
When we're parents, we may experience how these feelings materialize personally. The question, "Mom, do you think I'll pass?" has been asked so many times. It's hard for my coworker's 10-year-old kid to sleep at night because he's worried about missing just one or two questions on his next high school exam. As a result, students in all grades appear to be under a great deal of stress as a result of the tremendous focus placed on test achievement.
Even though some uneasiness is normal, over-anxiousness and obsessing over the worst-case scenario might actually harm your performance.
Confidence can be disrupted by physical symptoms such as tense shaking, sobbing, and "butterflies" in the stomach. Fear and negative thinking can cause youngsters to "blank out" or second-guess themselves during an exam, even if they have studied and are confident in their answers. Test anxiety can be alleviated by encouraging youngsters and assisting them in focusing on good outcomes.
In the midst of supporting your child through exams, here are some pointers for parents:
How well your teachers are educating you is not what the test is measuring.."
If a child's performance is personalized (good or negative), they are more likely to associate that performance with feelings of self-worth or lack thereof, according to research. A alternative strategy is possible instead of allowing her youngster to personalize his performance. It was a father of a 10-year-old boy who was suffering nightmares and was on the verge of an emotional collapse, despite being a school topper in his grade.
That's why she explained to her son that examinations are meant to measure how successfully a school or school district educates its kids, and the only way to do that is by asking pupils questions to find out what they've learned. She was able to alleviate her son's anxiety by handing over some of the duty to the school. A lesson learned from this experience helped him to realize that standardized tests are not the only way to measure his intelligence.
As a result, "the test is not a reflection of the complete YOU."
Suppose a mom has an anxious 7th-grader and identical twin boys. It was common for people to note on how different each of the twins looked when they were pictured together. Isn't it obvious that they're different? A photograph is a moment in time that captures the twins performing various things at the same time. It is possible that one twin may be smiling while the other is not; one may be tilting his head to the right while the other is gazing at the camera, making them appear different in that particular moment. In other words, it doesn't indicate that they aren't identical.
She utilized the same example to assist ease her older children's exam-related stress. A single snapshot of time is captured by the test, she explains to him. The photo just shows one facet of his brothers, and a single test does not tell the complete story about him. When she spoke to him, she reminded him of his academic achievements. Highlight their non-academic triumphs, such being named Junior Coach and receiving the "Student Of The Week" award, in an effort to help him realize that a single test does not define him as either a student or as an individual.
"The most important thing is to try your best," as the saying goes.
Encourage children by praising their efforts as well as their results. There is a direct correlation between effort and success, according to studies. It is possible for children to recognize that their "smartness" or lack thereof is not a limiting factor in their achievement if they understand that hard work and dedication lead to success. The growth mentality is a term for this type of thinking. When children have a development mentality, they can see that their entire achievement is not limited by one test on one day, but rather by their performance throughout the school year, their hard work, their commitment, and their character.
"Put your ideas in a favorable direction."
Motivation can be increased by cultivating an attitude of gratitude.
When we experience negative emotions, our bodies are wired to shut down all other thoughts and focus only on what's causing the emotion. This makes it difficult for the mind to work optimally. The opposite is true: thinking positively helps people widen their perspectives and focus their attention, both of which lead to increased productivity.
It's important for parents to assist their children cultivate a positive mindset by encouraging them to focus on their accomplishments rather than their failures on tests.
When given an incentive, such as a trip to the mall with the family after the test, youngsters are more likely to focus on the end result than than the process of taking the test.
Having children write down their ideas can also be a terrific method to help them deal with their anxieties. It has been found that writing about test-related anxiety before the test improves performance.
It is understandable that teachers and schools place a great deal of importance on grades. Many more often than I realize, parents instill a sense of urgency by bringing up the upcoming test, saying things like, "We need to make sure that you [my son] are [ready for the boards]" or "You're in 4th grade; we have to take studies seriously. In addition to reflecting the adults in their lives, children often seek to adults for guidance on how to deal with stressful situations. Anxiety in adults can cause anxiosity in children, as well. Alternatively, they can try to remain calm, grounded, and positive.
Parental support can be crucial in helping youngsters cope with test anxiety. You need to be mindful, encouraging and make sure your youngster knows that you support him or her.
Exams -a common enemy for both parents and children
While this is the time of year we welcome warmer and brighter days, and look forward to the brilliant colors of flowers, anxiety is blooming in many of our kids. With the advent of summers the “all-or-nothing” climate of high stakes testing produces swarms of fear and anxiety hovering in the minds of students.As parents, we see firsthand how these feelings manifest. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been asked, “Mom, do you think I’m going to pass?” My coworker’s son who is appearing for the all mighty 10 th grade, is up late into the night and has trouble sleeping because he thinks missing just one or two questions on the test will result in failure. Although the exams were factored to learn and improve, the heavy emphasis on test performance seems to have kids in all grades feeling excessive – not to mention, unhealthy – stress.While a little nervousness is normal, being overly anxious and focusing only on negative outcomes can actually hinder performance. Physical symptoms, such as nervous shaking, crying, and “butterflies” in the stomach, may interfere with concentration. Emotions, such as fear and negative thinking, can result in kids “blanking out” or second-guessing themselves during the test, even though they studied and are sure they know the answers to the questions. Encouraging children and helping them to focus on positive outcomes can help alleviate test anxiety.Here are some tips for parents who are in the throes of supporting their kids through the common enemy called Exams:“The test does not measure how smart you are, but how well your teachers are teaching you.” Research has shown that when children’s performance is personalized – negatively or positively – they are more likely to relate that performance to their self-worth, or lack thereof. Rather than letting her son personalize his performance, we can take a different approach. One such parent who shared her experience for her 10th grader son who was having nightmares and was close to a nervous breakdown in spite of being a school topper in his prelims.She explained to her son that the exams are primarily used to determine how well a school or district is educating their students; the only way to do that is to ask questions to find out what the students know. By doing this, she eased her son’s mind by transferring responsibility from her son to the school. This helped him to understand that standardized tests do not determine whether or not he is smart. “The test is not a reflection of the total YOU.” Let me give you the example of a parent having an over anxious 7th grader and identical twin brothers. When people see the twins together in a picture, she often got comments about how different each twin looks. Well, of course they look different! A picture is a snapshot in time, capturing each twin doing something different at the exact same moment. One twin may be smiling while the other may not; one may be titling his head to the right while the other may be looking toward the camera, making them look different in that one moment. However, that doesn’t mean their identicalness isn’t real or doesn’t exist.She used this same analogy to help put her elder kids anxiety over the exam fear. She explain to him that the test is one snapshot in time. Just like the picture only captures one aspect of his brothers, one test does not capture who he is as a whole person. She reminded him about his overall performance in school, focusing on his accomplishments. Also try to highlight their non-academic accomplishments, such as serving as a Junior Coach, getting the Student of the Week award, and how he recently moved up to orange belt in karate – all in an effort to help him understand that one test does not define who he is as a student or as a person. “What matters most is doing your best.” Encourage kids by recognizing effort as well as performance. Research shows a clear connection between effort and achievement. When kids understand that increased effort leads to increased success, they may realize that they are not limited by their “smartness” or lack thereof; rather, success is more a result of dedication and hard work. This is known as the growth mindset. Having a growth mindset can help kids realize that their overall success is not limited by one test on one day, but by their performance throughout the school year, their hard work, their dedication, and their character.“Focus on positive thoughts.” Research has shown that focusing on positive thoughts can be a great motivator. Our bodies are programmed to respond to negative emotions by focusing on what’s causing the emotion and closing off all other thoughts; this makes it hard for the mind to function at its best. On the other hand, positive thoughts open the mind and broaden people’s outlooks, which increases attention and thinking. Parents can help foster positive thinking in kids by having them focus on the accomplishment rather than the test itself. A reward, such as a family outing for a mall when the test is over, can give children something to look forward to – thinking positively about the end result rather than thinking negatively about the test itself. Another great way to help kids reduce anxiety is by having them write their thoughts on paper. Expressive writing about test-related worries and anxieties before taking the test has been shown to improve performance. Teachers and schools, understandably, place high emphasis on grades. However, parents also build the narrative by referring to the test, saying things like “We need to make sure you’re [my son] prepared for the boards” or “You’re in 4th grade; we have to take studies seriously” – probably more frequently than I realize. Not only do kids tend to reflect the adults around them; they also look to adults to understand how to handle intense events. Sensing anxiety in adults can trigger anxiety in kids. Alternatively, staying calm, grounded, and positive can help alleviate their anxiety.Test anxiety is normal, but parents can play an essential role in helping children manage their feelings. It is important to be aware, encouraging, and that your child knows that you support him/her
December 1, 2018
An AI (Artificial Intelligent) Doctor's Appointment on January 5, 2050, with Mitron
Rex had just returned from a vacation to the moon a few days earlier. The doctor had already informed his personal assistant "Mitron v" (an AI assistant) that there had been a modest increase in the white blood cell count. Super robot grade 5 and attached to Rex's circulatory system, "Mitron v" was the belt Rex wore around his wrist. It would monitor his blood parameters and assist him in coordinating daily tasks with other AI gadgets, such as his automobile, mobile phone, and so on. Each person had a unique Mitron based on his or her status. This has been tested for the last five years on other humans, and the higher grade is currently being used for significant beings like Rex.As soon as the blood showed early myeloblast (cells creating White blood cells) with some malignant alterations, Rex was concerned about his future health concerns. Rex was experiencing a lot of stress due to the fact that they were in their infancy and would not have been spotted by any machine or human 30 years ago. After learning about these changes from the doctor last year, he had already quit smoking. It wasn't until his parents made him put on the diagnostic patch that he realised how much work went into making it as intricate and effective as it was. It was downloaded into Mitron (the super robot) and an AI doctor was using it to constantly monitor vital humans. Last year, Amazon Global made it mandatory for all employees to have Mitron and be constantly monitored. Complex data analysis was extremely difficult, therefore the corporation was extremely concerned about the health and well-being of its employees and the success of their progeny. To get a job at one of these firms, you had to be able to read, analyse, and comprehend vast amounts of data generated by billions of customers every second. A select few were chosen by the company, and Rex was one of them because of his expertise in data analysis and his strong CHRM2 gene. In contrast to his friend Sam, who had been a member of a universal income organisation, these were the few people who were still employed.It was recently determined by the CEOs of fifty large corporations (collectively referred to as the "Digital Rulers") to provide free health insurance to everyone in the world and to place everyone under the constant supervision of Mitron IV. It was up to Rex, though, to decide whether or not he wanted to follow the advise of the AI doctor. Since most human doctors were no longer allowed to deal directly with patients in hospitals around the world, he had little choice but to accept the position. To ensure that everyone receives the best possible care, this choice was made. As a part of a monitoring group, doctors would only be required to work if the AI was having trouble with its analysis of the disease or with its therapy. In contrast to the Human Doctors, who had no employment but could use the majority of the facilities, those who signed up for this programme were ecstatic.He was reminded of the doctor's appointment time by a beep on Mitron. Mitron had instructed the car to park itself, and it had done it. In order to be on time for his appointment, Rex was escorted to the hospital by an AI nurse in a special wheelchair cum stretcher automobile. "Mitron" informed Rex of the newest blood results as he approached the doctor's cabin. His white cells had returned to normal thanks to "Mitrontreatment. "'s Because of the unexpected weather change, the AI doctor had previously despatched 605.09 mg of Acetaminophen, which was termed CROCIN OR TYLENOL with AI Mailman when the white cell count had risen. The dosages were based on the patient's weight and the efficacy of the medication (dose calculated as per the weight and the chemical and hormonal balance per individual at that time). They were only available from AI Pharmacist and might be prescribed by an AI doctor. To put it another way, because there were no more medical schools online Humans enrolled in virtual classes taught by AI doctors with tests administered by AI doctors, and the majority of them passed. Most people had a hard time getting good marks. The Digital rulers selected the winners.
Rex was greeted by Ted 0.2211 (the Ai Doctor) in the room. When he went to Rex's Condo, he found the information. Rex's pupils dilated slightly and his face swelled by 3.5 percent, indicating that he was nervous. His cortisol levels had also increased by 10% throughout this time period (stress hormone). As evidence from the Condo, he was able to learn that Rex had similar episodes when on vacation when he was thinking about his identical sibling. Rex was told to relax by Ted. He imitated his mother's voice because he knew Rex would settle down when he heard his mother's voice. He listened to his favourite music, composed by him, to help him relax. Rex waited for Ted to arrive so he could discuss the possibility of removing a cancer gene from Ted's DNA. It was the one that the technogenecist wiped off before his brother was born.
An artificial womb was used to inseminate high-ranking individuals following a thorough genetic examination. Since Ted was already aware of Rex's thoughts, he told his AI team to get to work, gather additional data, and come up with a solution. Genes that cause stomach cancer had been passed down through Rex's parents. Even though science had made advances by the time Rex's sibling was born, researchers were able to remove the dormant gene, but they were unable to do so once Rex was born. A gene that had been latent for so long had the potential to cause malignant mutations by the age of 35, and Rex was only 18 years old. It was the CEO's intention for the AI team to make a breakthrough with Rex because he was one of the world's most important persons. A total of 1530 human trials had failed, resulting in the disease flaring up and early deaths. The global organisation allowed a trial on 1 million people, with a casualty rate of up to 10000 people who were on universal pay scale systems, to proceed. Enrolling in the programme meant that a person no longer had to worry about finding a job. The corporation would pay them a set quantity of bitcoins each month in exchange for their data. At a discounted charge, they could travel, eat, and enjoy the rest of the world's delights.
Rex's tiny shifts Blood had a 50% probability of developing cancer during the course of its 60-year existence. When it came to a very significant human being in 2050, this was simply not acceptable. The corporation hoped that he would live longer. There had been a delay in research, but they would still be able to delete the hazardous gene from Rex's DNA at some point. Ted made Rex comprehend this. To be on the safe side, Ted gave him an additional dose of mild chemotherapy based on his weight. Rex was baffled as to why Amazon Global's technogenecist was taking so long compared to those in Shenyang. Perhaps because of the mega-giants' internal competition, he couldn't solve the situation. Shenyang, a Chinese company, had already successfully tested the technology. Shenyang hoped that by joining the company, Rex would be able to avoid the risk.
Rex was afraid that Mitron would find out about the plan, which would be a problem for him. A year or two of deliberation finally convinced him to put the Mitron in because he had no choice but to. In light of Mitron's warning, Rex sighed inwardly and waited for the breakthrough from his AI team. He was discharged from the hospital. Rex's assistant, Mitron, connected him to Amazon's AI CEO, who assured him that he would recover soon.
This may sound like something out of a science fiction film, but it is a very real threat that will come to bear on the human species at some point. Whether or not it's exactly the same, AI is likely to have a significant impact on our lives. The rate at which technology advances is an indication of the human capacity to deal with complicated tasks via machinery. Until recently, the complicated and fascinating field of medicine was only in the hands of a few individuals like myself, but this will soon change.There is a lack of doctors and nurses in many countries, including industrialised ones like the United Kingdom. Some examples include eye problems, which might be difficult to detect because of a lack of educated doctors. In the future, AI may be able to assist human practitioners in enhancing their abilities. In addition, medical professionals can devote more time to treating patients now that the diagnosis has been made.Deep Mind, Google's artificial intelligence engine, was recently used to identify eye disorders. A fully-fledged artificially intelligent doctor may be just around the corner, given that AI is being used to diagnose cancer and that AI-driven smartphone apps are already available that can discuss symptoms and triage patients.Let's look at an example: In June, Babylon Health claimed that its AI chatbot could reliably detect medical issues just like a doctor. The chatbot developed by the company performed better than the industry average on a practise exam designed for doctors.
Babylon's chatbot scored 82% of the questions correctly, compared to the 72% average for human doctors.
There is a finite set of rules and possibilities that govern a game like Go, no matter how complicated it is. By examining these principles, a computer programme is able to analyse all possible conditions and results in an extremely efficient manner. As a result, it will be able to perform these tasks at an unprecedented level of speed and accuracy.
Another type of challenge that computers excel at is discovering patterns in data. These algorithms are able to detect and fit statistical models to big datasets (or evidence) and identify patterns in the data.
These algorithms are able to see patterns in these datasets that a human doctor would not be able to see. This is due to the fact that tiny, regionally distributed, and complex changes in data points frequently go undetected by visual inspection.
It's difficult for the human senses to do this task. It is possible to build algorithms that can outperform human doctors at specific tasks if the tasks are represented by massive data and rules. That's a good start, but...
However, a doctor's intelligence is significantly more complex than simply recognising patterns and rules. When making decisions and assessments, one must use an entirely new set of mental processes.
When making judgments, humans don't just rely on data, rules, and patterns to guide them; they also use pre-formed observations and knowledge gleaned through first principles, reasoning, planning, and creativity.
In spite of their speed and accuracy, these algorithms have no grasp of core medical ideas or the ability to analyse new scenarios. They may be able to develop hypotheses, but they may not have the ability to prioritise and test them in certain advanced AI implementations.
These AI limitations will necessitate the need for a doctor's intelligence and intuition in the years to come. Currently, AI in healthcare is only capable of accomplishing one thing: improving patient outcomes. Don't undermine the capacity for human reason. It's a joint venture.
To reach to this point, there are considerable obstacles to overcome. Data appears to be both a solution and a hindrance. The more data a machine learning system sees, the better it gets. However, concerns about the privacy and biases inherent in this data remain. Algorithms and partnerships perform better when there is a wider range of options available.
Because more trust is expected by customers and healthcare professionals, more data will be made available for research and development.
Clearly, machines will be able to execute monotonous tasks better than doctors. A more cooperative relationship with an AI doctor will be necessary in the future, rather than a defensive or confrontational one.
In the near future, doctors may be expected to define goals for these machine agents, create them by modelling the basic knowledge, formulate a hypothesis, conduct evaluations, and be the final authority in judgments and suggestions made by AI.
To produce the outcomes and suggestions for better diagnostic and treatment strategies, AI will conduct the computationally hard job that it is best at. In comparison to humans, machines are much more efficient at collecting data and making adjustments. Contrary to the unpredictable nature of humans, machines are programmed to adhere to certain norms and patterns.
Human emotions are one of the most important aspects of a doctor's consultation, yet current AI is unable to respond to them. There were some who doubted it and cast aspersions, but it has become an essential and irreplaceable member of our family.
Medicine and diagnosis aren't the only aspects of health care. For the doctor, it's important knowing that your patient will be able to handle chemotherapy and that their family will be able to provide them with the support they'll need during this difficult time. There is currently no software that can replace that.
We may not be able to do this in the near future, but I believe that if doctors and AI engineers work together we will be able to give better and more universal healthcare. It doesn't matter if it reaches that level, doctors will be able to adjust to the new position in the future.
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1.https://www.technologyreview.com/s/61...
2.http://dopasolution.com/obsessive-com...
5th January 2050: A Visit to An AI (Artificial Intelligent) Doctor With Mitron
Rex had just come back from a vacation to earth’s moon a couple of days back. He had already been intimated by his personal assistant “Mitron v” (an AI assistant) by the doctor that there had been a slight increase in the white blood cell.”Mitron v” was a belt which Rex wore around his wrist was a super robot grade 5 which was also connected to his circulatory system. It would monitor his blood parameters and help him to coordinate chores daily with other AI gadgets like the car, mobile etc. Each human had a specially designed Mitron as per his status. This was tested since last 5 years with other humans and now the higher grade was used for the important humans like Rex. Rex had been worried about his future health conditions since the blood started showing early myeloblast(cells forming White blood cell)with some malignant changes. Though they were at a very initial stage and would not be detected by any machine or human 30 years back it was creating a lot of anxiety in Rex’s life. He had quit smoking last year after he was informed by the doc about these changes. Although he was against it initially, he was thankful to his parents who had forced him to attach a diagnostic patch which was the part of the techno scientist team who made it as complex and effective as it was. The diagnostic patch was downloaded in Mitron(the super robot) and was being used to monitor important humans 24 by 7 by an AI doctor. Amazon Global had made it compulsory last year for all their employees to have Mitron and be under continuous surveillance. There were very few humans who were very skillful in analyzing the complex data and the company was very keen on maintaining their good health and have their offspring with perfect genetic combinations.it was very difficult for anyone to be employed by these companies unless you have the super ability to understand, read and analyze the massive data from billions of customers every second. There were only a handful of employees the company hired and Rex because of his expertise in data analysis and the strong CHRM2 gene was able to be in the elite group. These were the few individuals who were still working unlike his friend Sam who had been a part of a universal income group and had very few rights left. The Group of CEO of fifty mega-companies (known as the Digital Rulers) had recently decided to give a free health insurance to all the people across the globe and compulsory be under surveillance with Mitron IV. Rex however still had the choice to refuse the advice given by the AI doctor. He now also had little option as most human doctors were not allowed to work and interact directly with people in hospitals across the globe. This decision was taken in regards to better healthcare and precise treatment to all. The doctors, however, could be a part of the surveillance group and would have to work only when the AI had a problem in analyzing the disease or its treatment. The Human Doctors were, however, happy as they had no work to do but could enjoy most of the facilities by enrolling into this program.Rex heard a beep on Mitron reminding him to meet the doctor by 3 pm. The car was waiting and had parked itself as per Mitron’s instructions. Rex reached the hospital with the AI nurse waiting to escort him in a special wheelchair cum stretcher car to be on time for his appointment. As Rex reached the doctor's cabin, he was updated by “Mitron” with the latest blood reports. His white cells had come to normal because of the medicine administered by “Mitron”.The AI doctor had already sent 605.09 mg of Acetaminophen which was called CROCIN OR TYLENOL with AI Mailman when the white cell had risen because of the sudden weather change because he had come back after a vacation from the moon. The medicines were administered as per the weight and the dose efficacy (dose calculated as per the weight and the chemical and hormonal balance per individual at that time). These medicines were only available with AI Pharmacist and could be prescribed only per AI doctor. Since there were no medical colleges offline anymore. Most of the humans were attending Virtual classes conducted by AI doctors with exams held by AI doctors. It was very difficult to get good grades for most humans. The ones who did well were picked by the Digital rulers. Ted 0.2211(the Ai Doctor) welcome Rex in the room. He had received the information from Rex’s Condo. There was a mild constriction in his pupils with 3.5%increase blood flow in Rex’s face which showed he had anxiety. There was also a 10%surge in his cortisol levels (stress hormone). He had also got the data from the Condo that Rex had similar episodes in his vacation when he was remembering his twin brother. Ted told Rex to relax. He knew Rex would get calm by hearing his mother voice so he imitated her voice which made Rex feel calm. He put on his favorite music composed as per his choice which would calm down his thoughts. Rex was waiting for Ted so he could discuss the probability of eliminating the similar cancer gene which could be eliminated from his DNA. The one his brother was lucky enough to be eliminated by the technogenecist before his birth. Important people were not allowed to give birth through natural way but were inseminated in an artificial womb after a thorough genetic analysis. Ted already knew what was playing on Rex’s mind and he had already instructed his AI team to work and collect more data and find a solution to his problem. Rex’s parents had been carrying a dormant stomach cancer gene. When Rex’s brother was born the AI scientist were able to eliminate the dormant gene as science had a made a breakthrough then but in Rex’s case, they were unable to delete after his birth. This as worrying Rex as the dormant gene had a probability of causing the malignant changes by the age 35 years and Rex was already 18. Rex was one of the very few important humans in the world and hence the CEO had given special instructions to the AI team to make a breakthrough. They had already tried unsuccessfully with 1530 humans which resulted in flaring up of the disease and premature deaths. The global organization permitted a trial on 1 million humans with a casualty rate permitted up to 10000 humans who were on universal pay scale schemes. Human enrolled in the scheme got all the facilities from the group of 50 mega corporates and need not worry about working. They would get a fixed amount of bitcoins every month in return for letting the company use their data. They could travel, eat and have all the worldly pleasures at a subsidized rate. The subtle changes in Rex Blood had a 50%chance of cancer manifesting with a lifespan of not more than 60 years. This would have been ok in the year 2018 but in the year 2050 for a very important human, it was simply not acceptable. The company wanted him to live longer. Ted made Rex realize that research had not progressed at the speed with which the company had anticipated but still they would be able to remove the dangerous gene from his DNA sooner or later. He was given another dose of minimal chemotherapy as per his body weight as a precautionary measure by Ted. Rex was wondering why the technogenecist in Amazon Global was taking so much time as compared to the ones in Shenyang. It was probably the inter-company rivalry between the mega-giants why he was not able to get rid of the problem. The technology had already been tested successfully by Shenyang a Chinese company. Shenyang wanted Rex to join the company in return if he wanted to eliminate the risk.Rex dared not harbor the idea for too long as Mitron would soon find out which would create a problem for him. This was the precise reason why he resisted putting the Mitron for a year or two but finally gave in as he had no choice. Rex sighed at his mental state as Mitron informed him about the rising stress levels and was waiting for the breakthrough by his AI team. He left the hospital And Mitron his assistant connected him to the AI CEO of Amazon Global who reassured Rex he would be well soon.
This sounds like a Sci-fi movie but it is a very much reality which is going to hit the human race one day. Maybe not the exact same but definitely AI is going to play a major role in our lives. The speed with which Technology is progressing signifies the human abilities to deal with complex procedures through machines. The complex and mysterious world of medicine which rested in the hands of a few humans like myself will soon be made perfect by the use of Artificial intelligence. Many countries, including developed ones such as the UK, have a shortage of medical staff. For example, there are simply not enough well-trained doctors to be able to accurately diagnose the early signs of eye disease. AI could provide a solution to help human practitioners improve their capabilities. And with diagnosis taken care of, medical staff can spend more of their time actually caring for their patients.Google recently successfully put its Deep Mind artificial intelligence system to work recognizing eye diseases. With AI also being used to diagnose cancer, and the launch of AI-driven smartphone apps that can discuss symptoms and triage patients, it might sound like we’re not too far from the creation of a fully-fledged AI doctor.Take Babylon Health for instance, which in June said its AI chatbot was able to diagnose medical conditions as accurately as a doctor. The firm's chatbot scored a higher-than-average test score on a practice exam compiled for physicians.Babylon's chatbot passed 82 percent of the test's questions, versus the average mark for human doctors of 72 percent.A game like Go, no matter how complex, is still governed by a finite set of rules and possibilities. A computer program is very efficient to process conditions & outcomes of all possibilities by evaluating these rules. It will be able to do this in orders of magnitude faster and more accurately than any human being could.Identifying patterns from data is another class of problems that computers are extremely good at. This is where you present the algorithm with large datasets (or evidence) and it is able to identify patterns in the data & fit statistical models to it, models that define the data.
In the case of medicine, these algorithms are able to see patterns in these datasets that a human doctor cannot. This is because the changes in data points are often subtle, spatially distributed and complex, escaping detection by visual inspection.
An impossible task for human senses. When repetitive tasks are represented with big data and rules, algorithms can be built and optimized to outperform human doctors at specific tasks. But, is that enough?
A doctor’s intelligence, however, is far more complex than mere rules and pattern recognition. It is obvious that to arrive at decisions and judgments one requires a very different mental process.
Rather than only learning from data, rules, and patterns, humans also use pre-formed observations and knowledge from first principles, reasoning, planning, creativity and intuition to arrive at decisions.
These algorithms, however fast and accurate they are at what they do, lack conceptual understanding of fundamental medical concepts and even basic reasoning to evaluate new situations. In some advanced AI implementations, they may be able to form hypotheses, but may still lack the ability to prioritize and test them. A doctor’s intelligence and intuition will, therefore, be required to counterbalance these limitations of AI in the years to come. This is the only reasonable goal and possibility for AI in healthcare today. Be assistive to human intelligence. It is a partnership.
There are also significant hurdles to overcome to get to this state. Seemingly, data is both the solution and the problem. Machine learning algorithms get better with more data they see, but access to this data, its privacy, inherent biases that may exist in the available set of data, remain points of concern. The more the availability, the better the algorithms work, the better the partnership works and better is the clinical outcome.
This also means that more trust from consumers and healthcare professionals is required to make data more available for research and development. It is evident that machines will outperform doctors on specific repetitive tasks. In due course, rather being defensive or over aggressive with the thought of an AI doctor, they will need to morph into a more symbiotic one with the machine.
Doctor’s future tasks in the near future could include setting goals for these machine agents, designing them by modeling the foundational knowledge, formulate a hypothesis, perform evaluations and be the final authority in decisions and suggestions offered by AI.
AI will do what it is really good at, computationally intensive work that must be done to prepare the outcomes and suggestions for insights and better decision making in diagnosis and treatment plans. It is easy to put information and updates in a machine rather than human. Machines are designed to follow protocols and patterns, unlike humans which are unpredictable.The present-day AI is not able to reciprocate to human emotions which is one of the key factors in a doctor’s consultation. Like a dishwasher or washing machine, humans had a doubt and cast aspersions on it but it is an important and indispensable part of our family.Care is not just about diagnosing or prescribing medicine. It’s about knowing your patient is going to be able to cope with the chemotherapy you’re proposing for them, knowing that their family will be able to offer them the support that they’re going to need for the next few months. Currently, there is no software that’s going to be able to replace that. Although the above scenario doesn’t look possible in the near future but I strongly believe that if doctors work hand in hand with newer AI engineers we can provide a better and universal healthcare to all the patients globally. Even if it does reach to that level, Doctors would adapt to a bigger role in the days to come.
November 16, 2018
How does failure kick you in the butt in order to achieve your goals?
The need to associate only good feelings with our heroes is innate in us.As a result, our heroes have taken on a life of their own. We don't want our favourite athletes to engage in doping or other unethical behaviour. We don't want our humanitarian or political heroes to be embroiled in sleazy scandals or illegal behaviour.. Our heroes in science should avoid the greatest of all scientific sins: admitting that they were mistaken.When they fail to match our expectations, we feel justified in criticising them.We think they're entitled to this humiliation.
Because of their failures, those who backed them in the past have always been questioned by history.
When people establish unrealistically high expectations for themselves, they react by judging themselves harshly for even the slightest accomplishments, such as proving a point in politics or winning an argument. They wind themselves in bitter arguments and ruminating for days about it for no good reason.
Rather than being a solo undertaking, living is an experience shared with millions of other people throughout the world. When you get it wrong, it's not a death sentence, but rather a springboard for more achievement.
The adage "once a failure, always a failure" is simply not true. Some of history's biggest failures were followed by a success that no one could have imagined, even our greatest heroes.
Despite this, we persist in our pursuit of perfection and accuracy as our two closest allies on the road to greatness. Is it true that failure weakens our thinking? Is it possible that by embracing failure, we are making the other person less driven and callous? People who believe that being severe on failure is a good approach to spur growth will be relieved if that response is yes.
Failure is a scientific fact
An MRI study by the University of Southern California and a team of international researchers has found that failure may be turned into a good experience by the brain if it chose to learn from its mistakes. 2.
Researchers have known for years that our brains learn in two different ways.
Avoidance learning is the practise of teaching children to avoid making the same mistakes again by punishing or condemning them when they make mistakes.
The reward-based learning approach is less common, but it works by rewarding the neurons in the brain each time they arrive at the correct response and rewiring their connections in the process.
Redefining mechanisms are activated in instances where there is enough information to assess and analyse the options, rather than defaulting to avoidance.
The finding of a brain region that makes you ponder if you've made a mistake and whether you've been urged to learn, take things in stride, and work on your mistakes was made by Oxford University scientists.
There are a dozen smaller areas in this part of the brain based on scans from 25 men and women. Afterward, the brain scans were compared to those of monkeys.
Incredibly, the brains of the macaque monkey and humans were found to be very different, even though they are our closest cousins. Why we are so good at working with our species and growing to a stage that no other species has even come close to reaching is most likely explained by this fact.
Among the 12 sections of the network, 11 were present in both humans and monkeys, and they were related to other parts of the brain in similar ways.
However, the macaques lacked the lateral frontal pole prefrontal cortex, which is one of our closest relatives.
It's not the first time the brains of humans and monkeys have diverged, but this is the first time a shift this pronounced has been discovered in the region responsible for the ability to change one's mind.
Rather than dwelling on what we could have done differently in other portions of the brain, this new region muses on what we may have done in the first place.
Basically, the lateral frontal pole is like a spouse who is always ready to tell you how easy it would have been to get it right if you'd just listened. To ensure that you don't do it again, the voice of authority advises you to retire to your room and ponder the consequences of your actions...
As a result, failing serves as a catalyst for growth in these areas. There would be no stress if the brain were not distracted by the negative feedback loops, which in turn stimulate our emotional brain (the amygdala). The rumination and disappointment that follow failure are caused by this self-judgement or criticism from others.
There are two equally sized areas in the prefrontal cortex, one of which Antoine Bechara, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, believes is the source of our fear of failure and our desire for achievement. The argument between risk and reward arises in this context, he explains. These areas interact during the decision-making process in a way that is reminiscent of the devil and the angel sitting on our shoulders. This is a winner-takes-all situation. The conclusion of the debate, therefore, has a significant impact on our reactions. In the event that our previous failures have permanently etched their unfavourable impressions on our brains, there isn't much we can do to reverse the process.
4. Endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin are released in our brains when we achieve accomplishment, which encourages us to continue the activity.Failure causes our bodies to release cortisol, which causes us to feel rejected and unsafe.
Repetitive patterns of neural activity and brain regions connected with stress have been found in neuroimaging investigations. Scan results show a decrease in activity in the higher, reflecting brains at times of acute stress. Emotional and behavioural reactions are influenced by increased activity in the lower, reactive brain. Reactive networks in the lower brain get more dense and faster, while prefrontal cortex conscious control centres become less connected to each other.
It's better to rewire your brain to grow acclimated to the sense of success than to expect failure, because concentrating on outcomes can strengthen and autonomous neural networks. It is because of this that we react to failure before we are even aware of it. It's easy to remember how many times you've had that sinking feeling before the results are announced.
It is possible to use failure as a springboard to reevaluate our approach and turn adversity into opportunity.
Basically, there are two types of mindsets: one that pushes for perfection and the other that expects it. In order to achieve perfection, one must be willing to recognise that mistakes are a part of the process.
In contrast, we know that perfection is nearly impossible, thus demanding it might lead to a lot of terrible experiences.
Emotional exhaustion and burnout can occur in those who believe that failure is not an option, or who place an unrealistic standard of perfection on themselves and are emotionally exhausted all the time because nothing they do is good enough.
Checking in on the facts
It's an ancient saying that "failure is a good teacher," yet most of us, deep down, believe that 'errorless learning' is better. Failure is no longer an option in today's fast-paced environment. It is widely accepted that if educators, managers, and parents encourage failure, it will lead to a negative future for the person who fails. Some people end up producing a horrible experience because they think they won't do it again.
Suicides and mental health issues in schools and universities are on the rise. This isn't only a problem in the United States; it's a worldwide phenomena. Burnout at work and the desire to change jobs every day is nothing more than an attempt to live up to one's own unrealistic ideals. Boredom is the most frequent disease of the previous decade, and it is simply the human brain's way of expressing "enough" to itself.
Do you have any ideas?
If you're passionate about what you do, failure will sound like a beautiful melody. It will inspire you to keep going.
Set goals that give you "regular acknowledgment feedback of incremental success." Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that promotes motivation, curiosity, perseverance, and memory when it is released by achieving these goals."
If you genuinely want to succeed, you may re-wire your brain's expectations so that your efforts will generate improvement even as the issue grows more difficult. Now is not the time to put yourself through something you don't want to do, like dieting, climbing stadium stairs, or flossing after every meal because you feel like you should. Select a goal that you will like both on the way and at the end of the journey."
Remember that there is a silver lining to stress. It's a good idea to write down all of the things that are stressing you out when you're feeling overwhelmed. Make a list of the things you can control and the things you can't manage, and then choose one of the things you can control and come up with a tiny, tangible measure you can take to lessen that one thing. Your brain can be nudged in the right direction by doing this.
It'Is a good idea to learn how to give constructive feedback to those around you. Your husband or child will be surprised when you compliment them on their blunders. A cascade effect on your approach to failure will be the result of this change.
CCreating a Growth Machine from Failure
After putting in so much effort, it is difficult to have an optimistic outlook, especially if we fail. Changing one's view of failure is a long-term process. We need to rewire our brains in order to break the automation that has been built up in our minds. It's better to look at a broken relationship or a lacklustre performance as a chance to learn rather than dwell on the repercussions.
Learning and dealing with failure should be integrated into the education system, so that we are prepared and learn how to trigger the gamma waves in our brains from an early age. We can become more resilient and successful if we learn to respond rather than react to failure.
Next time we encounter failure, let's remember that "Leaders who have developed a development storey have befriended their worst fear, "Failure," and made them their escorts to drive their success waggon. "
How Failure kicks your butt to become successful?
It is in human nature to want to only think positive thoughts about our heroes.The image created of our heroes is of larger than life. We do not want our sports heroes to cheat or use performance-enhancing drugs. We don't want our humanitarian or political heroes to be involved with sordid scandals or criminal activity. And we don't want our scientific heroes to commit the greatest of all scientific sins: the sin of having been wrong.And above all, we feel justified to criticize them when they fail to meet our expectation….We feel they deserve this humiliation.
History has always looked down at people who have failed and questioned the ones who supported the people who have failed.
People react to the high unattainable standards they set, and are ever ready to judge themselves for the smallest of act like proving a political point or winning an argument. For many failure is not an option and they end up in bitter arguments and ruminate about it for days for no reasons. But Life is not an endeavor, one undertakes all by themselves, but rather as a part of a worldwide community. And being wrong is not a death sentence, but rather is often a stepping-stone to an even greater success.
"Once a failure, always a failure" couldn't be further from the truth. While it's true that even our greatest heroes have had their flaws, some of history's greatest failures were followed by a success that no one could have predicted. But still, in spite of so many instances, we pursue and believe that perfection and precision are the two comrades in our journey to glory. But does failure actually weaken our thought processes? By embracing failure are we making the opposite person less determined and callous? If the answer is yes then it will relieve the majority of the people that being tough on failures is the right way to stimulate growth?
Science behind Failure1. A MRI study by USC and a group of international researchers have discovered that an opportunity to learn from failure can actually turn it into a positive experience – only if the brain decides to learn from its mistakes.Scientists have since years have understood that learning happens in our brain in two distinct ways.Avoidance learning, which is by punishing or criticizing mistakes thereby creating a negative experience that trains the brain to avoid repeating mistakes.However, there is another way which is not so popular i.e reward-based learning, a positive, creating an experience again and again, in which the neurons in the brain are redefined and feel rewarded for reaching the right answer.In situations where we get enough information to evaluate and analyze the choices, then our brain essentially moves towards the redefining mechanism, instead of turning toward avoidance,2. Scientists at Oxford University have made a startling discovery: they’ve discovered a region of the brain that makes you wonder if you’ve erred and whether you have been advised to learn, take in your stride and work on the errors.Scans from 25 men and women showed that this part of the brain is made up of a dozen smaller sections. These scans were then compared with monkey brains.Surprisingly the scans showed that there were regions significantly different from the brain of the macaque monkey, despite it being one of our closest relatives. This probably explains to us why we are so good at working with our species and growing to the point which none of the other species have reached distantly close.Eleven of the 12 sections in the network were similar – they were found in both humans and monkeys and connected up to other, more distant, brain areas in similar ways.But one, the lateral frontal pole prefrontal cortex, was missing in the macaques, despite it being one of our closest relatives.Differences in the human and monkey brain have been found before, but this is interesting because it is the first time such a clear change has been spotted in the region behind having a flexible thought process.Other parts of the brain keep tabs on how well decisions are working, but this new region thinks over what we might have done instead.To put it simply, the lateral frontal pole is like a spouse who is ever ready to inform you that you've blundered and bungled it when it would have been so easy to get it right. It's the kindly-but-firm voice of authority that tells you to go to your room and mull over what you've done, so you'll be sure not to do it again in future...
So failing actually stimulates this parts. Of course without the negative feedbacks which distract the brain which in turn stimulates our emotional brain (amygdala) and create stress. This self-judgment or criticism from sources is responsible for ruminating and disappointment after failure.
3. Antoine Bechara , a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California had recently isolated two equally sized centers in the prefrontal cortex, one that he claims is responsible for the fear of failure and the other for the lure of success. It is between these, he says, that the debate between risk and reward occurs. These are similar to the devil and angel on our shoulders, these areas interact during the decision-making process. The one wins takes the cake. So our reactions are very much dependent on the outcome of the debate. If our previous experiences have already hardwired our neuron about the negative impact on failure, there lies very little scope for us to rewire and improve the outcome.
4. When we experience success, our brains release endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin, which encourage us to engage in a task again. When we experience a failure, our brains release cortisol and do not leave us with feelings of acceptance and safety.
Neuroimaging studies reveal….there are specific and reproducible patterns of changing neural activity and brain structures associated with stress. In the high-stress state, scans reveal less activity in the higher, reflective brain. The more activity in the lower, reactive brain that directs involuntary behaviors and emotional responses. As the density and speed of the neuron-to-neuron connections in the emotion-driven reactive networks of the lower brain increase and corresponding connections in prefrontal cortex conscious control centers decrease.
Basically, dwelling on outcomes can make the neuronal pathways stronger and autonomous, so a more helpful activity is to rewire your brain to get used to the feeling of succeeding, rather than the expectation of failure. Hence we react to failure immediately before our conscious mind can actually realize what has happened. You can recollect the end number of times when you get a sinking feeling just before the results are announced.Failure can be a stimulant for us to analyze, rethink our strategy and convert the negative situation into an opportunity.
To make it more lucid there are essentially two types of mindsets— one which pushes for perfection and the other demands it. When one strives for perfection and can accept that mistakes are part of the process, failure can be quite motivating.
On the other hand, we know that perfection is almost unattainable; therefore, a lot of negative experiences can come from demanding it.People who think failure is not an option will eventually experience some form of emotional burnout, or put incredible levels of pressure on themselves by creating an unattainable standard of perfection and are emotionally exhausted all the time because nothing they do is ever good enough.
Reality Check
“Failure is the best teacher” is an old saying, but most of us deep down our heart have championed 'errorless learning'. In today’s fast-paced world, failure is no longer seen as an option. Educators, Managers, and Parents strongly believe that if they encourage failure it will end up creating a bad tomorrow for the person who has failed. Some end up creating a bad experience, only with the thought that they will never repeat the mistake again.The rise in number of suicides, mental health cases in schools and colleges. This is not limited to one country but it is a universal phenomenon. The burn out in workplace and the drive to get a change every next day is nothing but pursuing to live up to the unattainable standards one keeps. The most common disease of the last decade is boredom and it is nothing but the human brain’s way of saying “it is enough”.
What can be done
· Love what you do and failure will sound like music to ears. It will become your source of motivation.Set goals that allow you to experience “frequent recognition feedback of incremental progress. Reaching these goals will release dopamine, which creates feelings of satisfaction, increases motivation, curiosity, perseverance, and memory.”
· Rewire your brain’s expectations so that your efforts will yield progress, even though increasing challenge, you need to really want the goal. This is not the time to challenge yourself with something you feel you should do but won’t really look forward to doing, such as dieting, climbing stadium stairs, or flossing after every meal. Select a goal that you would enjoy en route and at the finish.
· Remember that stress has an upside. When you’re overwhelmed (or focusing on failures) is to make a list of the stresses you’re under. Separate them into two groups – the ones you can control and those you can’t – and then choose one item that you can control and come up with a small, concrete step you can take to reduce it. In this way, you can nudge your brain back to a positive—and productive—mindset.Learning the art of giving positive criticism to the people around you. Surprise your husband or your child with giving positive feedbacks to their mistakes. This will have a cascading effect on your approach to failure.
Making Failure a growth MachineIt is not easy to think and be positive especially when we fail after putting in all the hard work. It is not a one-day affair to change of perception of failure. We need to break the automation created in our mind and rewire our brains. So the next time when we come across a failed relationship or poor performance we see the opportunity it presents us rather than ruminate about the consequences.One of the ways is to make learning and dealing with failure a part of the education system, so from early days we get prepared and learn how to stimulate the gamma waves in our mind. Learning to respond rather than react to failure will make us more resilient and reach great heights.So next time when we come across failure in our life, we need to remember, ”Leaders who have created a growth story have befriended their greatest fear “Failure” and made them their escorts to drive their success wagon”.
How Failure kicks your butt to success?
It is in human nature to want to only think positive thoughts about our heroes.The image created of our heroes is of larger than life. We do not want our sports heroes to cheat or use performance-enhancing drugs. We don't want our humanitarian or political heroes to be involved with sordid scandals or criminal activity. And we don't want our scientific heroes to commit the greatest of all scientific sins: the sin of having been wrong.And above all, we feel justified to criticize them when they fail to meet our expectation….We feel they deserve this humiliation.
History has always looked down at people who have failed and questioned the ones who supported the people who have failed.
People react to the high unattainable standards they set, and are ever ready to judge themselves for the smallest of act like proving a political point or winning an argument. For many failure is not an option and they end up in bitter arguments and ruminate about it for days for no reasons. But Life is not an endeavor, one undertakes all by themselves, but rather as a part of a worldwide community. And being wrong is not a death sentence, but rather is often a stepping-stone to an even greater success.
"Once a failure, always a failure" couldn't be further from the truth. While it's true that even our greatest heroes have had their flaws, some of history's greatest failures were followed by a success that no one could have predicted. But still, in spite of so many instances, we pursue and believe that perfection and precision are the two comrades in our journey to glory. But does failure actually weaken our thought processes? By embracing failure are we making the opposite person less determined and callous? If the answer is yes then it will relieve the majority of the people that being tough on failures is the right way to stimulate growth?
Science behind Failure1. A MRI study by USC and a group of international researchers have discovered that an opportunity to learn from failure can actually turn it into a positive experience – only if the brain decides to learn from its mistakes.Scientists have since years have understood that learning happens in our brain in two distinct ways.Avoidance learning, which is by punishing or criticizing mistakes thereby creating a negative experience that trains the brain to avoid repeating mistakes.However, there is another way which is not so popular i.e reward-based learning, a positive, creating an experience again and again, in which the neurons in the brain are redefined and feel rewarded for reaching the right answer.In situations where we get enough information to evaluate and analyze the choices, then our brain essentially moves towards the redefining mechanism, instead of turning toward avoidance,2. Scientists at Oxford University have made a startling discovery: they’ve discovered a region of the brain that makes you wonder if you’ve erred and whether you have been advised to learn, take in your stride and work on the errors.Scans from 25 men and women showed that this part of the brain is made up of a dozen smaller sections. These scans were then compared with monkey brains.Surprisingly the scans showed that there were regions significantly different from the brain of the macaque monkey, despite it being one of our closest relatives. This probably explains to us why we are so good at working with our species and growing to the point which none of the other species have reached distantly close.Eleven of the 12 sections in the network were similar – they were found in both humans and monkeys and connected up to other, more distant, brain areas in similar ways.But one, the lateral frontal pole prefrontal cortex, was missing in the macaques, despite it being one of our closest relatives.Differences in the human and monkey brain have been found before, but this is interesting because it is the first time such a clear change has been spotted in the region behind having a flexible thought process.Other parts of the brain keep tabs on how well decisions are working, but this new region thinks over what we might have done instead.To put it simply, the lateral frontal pole is like a spouse who is ever ready to inform you that you've blundered and bungled it when it would have been so easy to get it right. It's the kindly-but-firm voice of authority that tells you to go to your room and mull over what you've done, so you'll be sure not to do it again in future...
So failing actually stimulates this parts. Of course without the negative feedbacks which distract the brain which in turn stimulates our emotional brain (amygdala) and create stress. This self-judgment or criticism from sources is responsible for ruminating and disappointment after failure.
3. Antoine Bechara , a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California had recently isolated two equally sized centers in the prefrontal cortex, one that he claims is responsible for the fear of failure and the other for the lure of success. It is between these, he says, that the debate between risk and reward occurs. These are similar to the devil and angel on our shoulders, these areas interact during the decision-making process. The one wins takes the cake. So our reactions are very much dependent on the outcome of the debate. If our previous experiences have already hardwired our neuron about the negative impact on failure, there lies very little scope for us to rewire and improve the outcome.
4. When we experience success, our brains release endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin, which encourage us to engage in a task again. When we experience a failure, our brains release cortisol and do not leave us with feelings of acceptance and safety.
Neuroimaging studies reveal….there are specific and reproducible patterns of changing neural activity and brain structures associated with stress. In the high-stress state, scans reveal less activity in the higher, reflective brain. The more activity in the lower, reactive brain that directs involuntary behaviors and emotional responses. As the density and speed of the neuron-to-neuron connections in the emotion-driven reactive networks of the lower brain increase and corresponding connections in prefrontal cortex conscious control centers decrease.
Basically, dwelling on outcomes can make the neuronal pathways stronger and autonomous, so a more helpful activity is to rewire your brain to get used to the feeling of succeeding, rather than the expectation of failure. Hence we react to failure immediately before our conscious mind can actually realize what has happened. You can recollect the end number of times when you get a sinking feeling just before the results are announced.Failure can be a stimulant for us to analyze, rethink our strategy and convert the negative situation into an opportunity.
To make it more lucid there are essentially two types of mindsets— one which pushes for perfection and the other demands it. When one strives for perfection and can accept that mistakes are part of the process, failure can be quite motivating.
On the other hand, we know that perfection is almost unattainable; therefore, a lot of negative experiences can come from demanding it.People who think failure is not an option will eventually experience some form of emotional burnout, or put incredible levels of pressure on themselves by creating an unattainable standard of perfection and are emotionally exhausted all the time because nothing they do is ever good enough.
Reality Check
“Failure is the best teacher” is an old saying, but most of us deep down our heart have championed 'errorless learning'. In today’s fast-paced world, failure is no longer seen as an option. Educators, Managers, and Parents strongly believe that if they encourage failure it will end up creating a bad tomorrow for the person who has failed. Some end up creating a bad experience, only with the thought that they will never repeat the mistake again.The rise in number of suicides, mental health cases in schools and colleges. This is not limited to one country but it is a universal phenomenon. The burn out in workplace and the drive to get a change every next day is nothing but pursuing to live up to the unattainable standards one keeps. The most common disease of the last decade is boredom and it is nothing but the human brain’s way of saying “it is enough”.
What can be done
· Love what you do and failure will sound like music to ears. It will become your source of motivation.Set goals that allow you to experience “frequent recognition feedback of incremental progress. Reaching these goals will release dopamine, which creates feelings of satisfaction, increases motivation, curiosity, perseverance, and memory.”
· Rewire your brain’s expectations so that your efforts will yield progress, even though increasing challenge, you need to really want the goal. This is not the time to challenge yourself with something you feel you should do but won’t really look forward to doing, such as dieting, climbing stadium stairs, or flossing after every meal. Select a goal that you would enjoy en route and at the finish.
· Remember that stress has an upside. When you’re overwhelmed (or focusing on failures) is to make a list of the stresses you’re under. Separate them into two groups – the ones you can control and those you can’t – and then choose one item that you can control and come up with a small, concrete step you can take to reduce it. In this way, you can nudge your brain back to a positive—and productive—mindset.Learning the art of giving positive criticism to the people around you. Surprise your husband or your child with giving positive feedbacks to their mistakes. This will have a cascading effect on your approach to failure.
Making Failure a growth MachineIt is not easy to think and be positive especially when we fail after putting in all the hard work. It is not a one-day affair to change of perception of failure. We need to break the automation created in our mind and rewire our brains. So the next time when we come across a failed relationship or poor performance we see the opportunity it presents us rather than ruminate about the consequences.One of the ways is to make learning and dealing with failure a part of the education system, so from early days we get prepared and learn how to stimulate the gamma waves in our mind. Learning to respond rather than react to failure will make us more resilient and reach great heights.So next time when we come across failure in our life, we need to remember, ”Leaders who have created a growth story have befriended their greatest fear “Failure” and made them their escorts to drive their success wagon”.
October 19, 2018
Addiction Science
Alcohol, cigarettes, and illegal narcotics are usually related with addiction. A variety of factors contribute to drug usage, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (see list below).
Having a good time: a feeling of euphoria
To feel better: to reduce tension
To be more effective, up one's game.
Curiosity
Pressure from other students
Addiction isn't limited to drugs; it also encompasses a wide range of behaviours. An example of an addicted activity is playing video games all day. With more and more studies proving that video game addiction alters brain neurochemistry in the same way as drug usage, it is no longer assumed that a person addicted to games lacks willpower.
There is an area of the limbic system in the brain that is responsible for addictive behaviours. This "feel good" neurotransmitter is released into the brain when it is active.
When compared to healthy activities like eating, drinking, reading, and listening to music, addictive substances or behaviours can release up to ten times as much dopamine, resulting in the "high" that is associated with their usage.
Repetition of the use of addictive medications activates the brain's "reward system," resulting in dependency.
Dopamine surges in the reward circuit promote pleasurable but unhealthy behaviours, encouraging people to repeat the activity again and time again. When a person becomes tolerant to a substance, their brain becomes less responsive to the dopamine rush they had when they first started using it. This is what is known as tolerance. In order to get the same "dopamine high," they may take more of the substance (National Institute on Drug Abuse).
In addition to dopamine, new research suggests that serotonin may play a role in the emergence of addiction. The neurotransmitter serotonin is responsible for making us feel happy and pleased. Addiction to drugs can be exacerbated by low serotonin levels.
Victoria University of Wellington researchers found that serotonin levels during the first time a person takes drugs can influence their likelihood of becoming addicted. The less likely someone is to become addicted, the higher their serotonin levels are. According to the findings, "the anti-addiction impact of serotonin is lowered when drug use climbs and becomes common." Dopamine appears to be a significant predictor of drug addiction throughout this phase of the brain's development.
Dopamine-altering medications have an impact on a person's motivation, motor skills, pleasure perception, and memory of significant life events. A person's ability to learn, remember, sleep, and feel emotions are all affected by medicines that influence serotonin.
An average day for a game addict can range from 10 to 14 hours of gameplay. It's safe to say that many of these individuals suffer from underlying social and psychological issues. If they're feeling down or inhibited, they're looking for a boost of confidence.
In some people, addiction worsens or triggers a mental illness such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessional compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and depression. Addiction is more likely to strike such people.
A new "Internet Gaming Disorder" has been added to the International Classification of Diseases by the World Health Organization (WHO) (ICD-11). A "habit of persistent or recurrent gaming behaviour" that "takes precedence over other life activities" was described as the root of the problem.
The Science Of Addiction
Addiction is commonly associated with substance abuse such as alcohol, tobacco and drugs. National Institute on Drug Abuse has listed different reasons (as below) for why people take drugs.
To feel good: Feeling of pleasure, “high”
To feel better: To relieve stress
To do better: Improve performance
Curiosity
Peer pressure
Not just drugs, some behaviors too can be categorized as addictive. Addiction to video games is one such addictive behavior. Mounting evidence shows that the effects of video games simulate those of drugs of substance abuse and that video game addictions also alter the brain neurochemistry unlike the previously held belief that a person addicted to games lacked willpower.
The limbic system of the brain also known as the “brain reward system” is the part involved in addiction. When activated it releases neurochemicals such as dopamine, “the feel good” neurotransmitter.
Unlike activities like food, drinking, reading, music, which produce the optimum levels of dopamine, addictive substances or behaviors can release up to 10 times more dopamine leading to the “high” associated with use of drugs.Recurring activation of the “reward system” due to repeated use of addictive drugs leads to addiction.
“Dopamine surges in the reward circuit cause the reinforcement of pleasurable but unhealthy activities, leading people to repeat the behavior again and again. Over time, the brain adjusts to the excess dopamine, which reduces the high that theperson feels compared to the high they felt when first taking the drug—an effect known as tolerance. Theymight take more of the drug, trying to achieve the same dopamine high” (National Institute on Drug Abuse).
Recent studies also implicate serotonin, besides dopamine, in the development of addiction. Serotonin is responsible for feelings of well-being and contentment. Low serotonin levels can also increase the risk of drug addiction.
A study from the Victoria University of Wellington showed that serotonin levels during initial drug use affect the chances of a person becoming drug dependent. Higher the serotonin levels, lesser are the chances of somebody becoming addicted. The study suggests that “once drug use escalates and becomes frequent, the anti-addiction effect of serotonin is decreased. Another brain chemical, dopamine, seems to be the critical determinant of drug addiction during this phase”.
Drugs that modify dopamine affect motivation, motor functioning, sense of pleasure and important events a person experiences. While, drugs that affect serotonin affect the ways how a person learns, remembers, sleeps and feels emotions.
A person addicted to gaming can spend anywhere between 10 and 14 hours a day playing. Most of these people have some underlying social and psychological conditions as well. They are either suppressed, depressed, need appreciation or need compliments.
Addiction may worsen an underlying mental disorder or trigger a mental disorder such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, depression etc. Such persons are more at risk of addictions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has now included video game addictions as “Internet Gaming Disorder” in its latest revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). It described the addiction as a ‘pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior’ that becomes so extensive it ‘takes precedence over other life interests’.
