This article critically examines the popular idea, particularly highlighted in Jonathan Haidt's book, that social media is the primary driver of a teenage mental health crisis. The author, Candice L. Odgers, argues that scientific evidence does not strongly support the claim that digital technology directly causes widespread mental illness in adolescents. Instead, she suggests that focusing solely on screen time might distract from addressing more complex and fundamental factors contributing to youth anxiety and depression, such as economic hardship, social issues, and insufficient mental...

This Wikipedia page provides a comprehensive overview of Alexandra van Huffelen, a prominent Dutch politician and administrator. It outlines her biographical details, including her birthdate and education, followed by a detailed account of her professional career, which spans roles in the private sector, local government as a Rotterdam alderman, and national politics as a member of the Senate and State Secretary in various ministries. The page further highlights her political trajectory within the D66 party, culminating in her current role as party chair, and her recent appointment as chair...

The article "Republican Efforts to Dismantle the Education Department" highlights a long-standing objective within the Republican Party to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, stemming from core beliefs in limited federal government, fiscal prudence, and the principle of local autonomy in educational matters. This movement has gained renewed momentum under President Trump, who is reportedly preparing an executive order aimed at achieving this dismantling, aligning this goal with a broader effort to eradicate what he perceives as "woke" ideologies, specifically targeting diversity,...

This source presents a radio interview from BNR Nieuwsradio's "The Big Five" with Alexandra van Huffelen, the newly appointed president of Radboud University. The discussion centers on significant challenges facing Dutch higher education, including proposed budget cuts, the decline in student numbers, and increasing polarization. Van Huffelen expresses concerns about the impact of these issues on the quality of education, scientific research, and the Netherlands' competitive edge. She also touches upon the importance of international students and researchers and the worrying trend...

video https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2024/hinton/interview/

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2024/hinton/interview/

https://research.google/blog/accelerating-scientific-breakthroughs-with-an-ai-co-scientist/

Opinie | AI: smakeloze stamppot of existentieel gevaar / Van geraaskal tot plagiaat Author: Vincent Icke NRC https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/12/27/ai-smakeloze-stamppot-of-existentieel-gevaar-a4877715

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKV_S5NpDdc

https://pz.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/See%20Think%20Wonder.pdf