Sunday, June 18, 2023

Artificial Learning

 

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Ugsa baja mihamok an taglaong na brayt.

When the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT was introduced in November 2022, the new technology has displayed the power and potential that AI (artificial intelligence) can have on our lives.

A lot of students are downloading the application for the AI to write essays, review literature and even perform analytical juxtaposition of ideas. All you have to do is type the thing assigned to you (like, make a social stand on single-use plastic) and an outstanding output will be given automatically.

Nelson of FOXBusiness reported: Open AI CEO Sam Altman, the company behind ChatGPT, admitted earlier this month that he was even "a little bit scared" of the powerful technology his company is developing. While Altman predicted that artificial intelligence "will eliminate a lot of current jobs," he has said the technology will be a net positive for humans because of the potential to transform industries like education.

The rise of ChatGPT has caused worries among education experts and academic faculty due to posing risks of ethical issues in schools like cheating and incentivizing minimal effort from students.

The academic community must be aware of this technological advancement. There are college instructors who are still unaware of the presence of this AI. Senior high school teachers must also look into consideration on how to check whether their learners are really thinking or just allowing the application to do it.

Joe Toscano, a former Google consultant, told Fox News Digital that he believes that ChatGPT is going to have a "dramatic impact" on education.

If the present learners rely on this technology and forget the main reason why they are studying, their minds and learning will also become artificial.

Friday, June 9, 2023

Manipulative, Toxic and Sick

 


Tabangon dajon.

There are people who use their weaknesses as an advantage. They even magnify their so-called illness so to free them from responsibilities and there are instances that they even make others feel guilty about the “harm” brought by the situation to them.

Manipulation has a powerful effect on us, as we are social and emotional creatures. In fact, we are sometimes convinced by the most trivial attitudes and actions.

A high degree of manipulation towards others may even be a sign of psychopathy. In short, the manipulator uses their weaknesses for their benefit. The manipulator uses weaknesses against you and compels you to act the way they want.

This can be common to relationships when a partner will then get sick or becomes upset to physically function over petty things. The culprit then manipulates the other and most of the time, succeeds.

Emotional manipulation uses those same tactics to trigger intense emotional reactions deliberately meant to drain another person’s energy or to destabilize their emotional well-being (Allen, 2021).

Psychologists say the root cause of manipulative behavior can often be toxic cycles of violence, narcissism, or unhealthy relationships in the manipulator’s own childhood.

Despite their outward appearance and behavior, they often have no self-confidence. It’s why many manipulators rely on external validation to bolster their egos and give them a sense of security (Gilbert, 2022).

If the relationship is toxic enough and the manipulator continues to manipulate despite discussions and confrontations, self-love must prevail. Pity shall also be felt by the person to the self not just to the other.

Leaving is sometimes a wise option.

Friday, June 2, 2023

Going Out

 

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Waya muduyog..

Our daily struggles to make a life entails a lot of risks. There are times that we do not have to play safe to explore new horizons and continue to grow. Indeed, when we go out of our comfort zones, we proceed to the learning and growth zones.

But, what if we commit mistakes along the way? This question is often asked by people who tend to stay in their comfort zones and do not dwell on the FEAR ZONE,

It takes courage to step from the comfort zone into the fear zone. Without a clear roadmap, there’s no way to build on previous experiences. This can be anxiety provoking. Yet persevere long enough, and you enter the learning zone, where you gain new skills and deal with challenges resourcefully (Page, 2020).

Yet, there are those who linger in their comfort zones and resist on the possibility of growing and learning because of FEAR – fear of committing mistakes, fear of not being accepted, and many things more.

Life isn’t exactly a predictable affair; perhaps then, people shouldn’t be either. Sooner or later, everyone faces adversity. A habit of expanding our comfort zone equips people to handle change and ambiguity with more poise, leading to resilience.

In researched-based theories, a lot of challenges lead to coping strategies. Look at what happened during the pandemic, the education sector now realized the functionality of hybrid lessons that even universities are resorting to online platforms of learning. This is just an example of a coping strategy developed during a difficult situation.

Still, there are those who justify their actions. They insist that they are NOT interested to learn. Where in fact, they are simply afraid to commit mistakes.

 

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Unload

 

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Way lain kadumdoman, an kalabad da!

Lingering on a certain negative emotion is a choice. It is the person’s option to implant it in the system that the emotion tends to recur. This one will then bother the person since the choice to wallow on it was made.

“When a person has a reaction to something in their environment, there’s a 90 second chemical process that happens in the body; after that, any remaining emotional response is just the person choosing to stay in that emotional loop,” says Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a Harvard-trained neuroscientist who specialized in the anatomy of the brain.

Recurrent, persistent feelings that are causing distress and impairing relationships, impacting work, school, or other important areas are an indication that something is going.

Our emotions encompass experiences that combine physiological arousal; however, feelings are also influenced by our interpretation of how we perceive a situation. Especially when childhood experiences are rooted in early trauma, these narratives can be very painful and take time to heal (Johnson, 2022)

It is not good to feel negative emotions all the time. Stress is a normal reaction to the pressures of everyday life. However, if the stress that underlies these emotions interferes with your ability to do the things you want or need to do, this stress has become unhealthy.

Be mindful. Mindfulness is learning how to focus your attention and become more aware. You can learn to feel the physical changes in your body that happen in response to your changing emotions. Understanding this mind-body connection is the first step in learning how to manage your stress and how emotions affect your body.

Focus your mind on something other than what’s causing your stress. Do something fun. Stay away from toxic people and live your life free from stressful encounters.

Friday, May 19, 2023

Attractive

 


Kun unoy imo isuyod pirme sa imo pangisip…

Garbage in, garbage out. This is a concept common to computer science and Mathematics: the quality of output is determined by the quality of the input. In simple terms, what you place inside your mind determines your actions and words.

Your thoughts, intentions, and your mindset about the people and the world manifest through the way you talk, your manners and the way you treat others.

The law of attraction is a philosophy suggesting that positive thoughts bring positive results into a person's life, while negative thoughts bring negative outcomes. It is based on the belief that thoughts are a form of energy and that positive energy attracts success in all areas of life, including health, finances, and relationships (Scott, 2022).

Negative thinking is believed to attract negative experiences, while positive thinking is believed to produce desirable experiences. Removing negative things from one’s life can make space for more positive things to take their place. It is based on the notion that it is impossible to have a completely empty space in the mind and in your life. Since something will always fill this space, it is important to fill that space with positivity.

There are people who seem to bring gloom with them. The environment seems to be covered with a dark cloud once they are around. The energy they bring are oftentimes considered as stressful and dark.

These individuals often drain the energy from others. That’s why they must be avoided. Their hang-ups and unmet needs often infect the sphere of one’s space that such spaces can be easily muddled with murk.

We create our own reality. What we focus on is what we draw into our lives. It suggests that what you believe will happen in your life is what does happen.

Think well. Get away from negative people. Be at peace. Be happy.

Friday, May 12, 2023

The Opposite of Being Grateful

 

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Uman sige man kaw reklamo?

Sure thing, you know someone who complains a lot. They complain about the weather, the people around them and even their work. Most of these people tend to forget being grateful. They always dwell on the side where there is something to complain about.

There are those who never seem to be satisfied. These are known as chronic complainers. They have a tendency to ruminate on problems and to focus on setbacks over progress.

The second type of complaint is the familiar “venting.” Venting is expressing emotional dissatisfaction. It turns out that people who vent have an agenda. They tend to be focused on themselves and their own—presumably negative—experience. By showing their anger, frustration, or disappointment, they are soliciting attention from their confidantes. They can feel validated by receiving attention and sympathy. Venters are particularly likely to discount advice and proposed solutions to their problems. They aren’t looking to solve anything; they simply want validation (Biswas-Diener, 2017).

The last type of complaint is known as the “instrumental complaint.” Unlike its wrinkle-nosed conceptual cousins, the instrumental complaint is all about solving problems.

These days we wonder about people who have been blessed with jobs. Some constantly complain about almost everything. Some researchers found out that it was due to the small amount of take-home pay that they have. But they used the money they loaned ahead, right?

It is OK to complain if we are experiencing beyond what is right, and find solutions on the pressing problem. But it is another story if complaining is our behavior towards anything and everything.

If we look into the good things in our lives, the blessings that we receive and live a simple life, better days are ahead of us.

Friday, May 5, 2023

Unsatisfied

 


Manhilabot dakan nan kwarta na di kun ila…

We heard stories about how people extort money from subordinates, applicants and companions. There are instances that the deed is seen by our own eyes. The actions of such people will then lead us to ask: What are their unaddressed needs? You see, most of these persons have money, yet they continue thirsting for it even at the expense of others.

Greed is a universal human experience that has been present throughout history. It can be traced back to ancient philosophical and religious texts, where it was often regarded as a vice or a sin. In many cultures, greed is associated with excess, and it is considered to be a destructive force that can lead to personal and social harm.

According to cowrywise.com: People who are not contented are always dissatisfied with their lives irrespective of the level they are at or what they have. They are in a perpetual state of want and this influences how they pursue money and the need to make money.

Greed can stem from emotional trauma and unmet needs. In a bid to replace the emptiness of emotional distress, a person can attempt to use objects or possessions. What happens if this becomes an addiction or there isn’t enough money to fund this habit? A constant need to get money (Onojadofia, 2023).

There are movements on self-awareness and of being contented with what we have. There are also self-help books and articles encouraging people to be grateful with what they have. Indeed, those who have unsatisfied cravings are those with emotional and psychological hang-ups.

Would it be enough to mind our own business? Or allow these people to confront their minor and major insanities. Again, depression is not just the one and only issue about mental health. There are things worse than that.

There are traits, behaviors and characteristics that, if untreated, can corrupt the society.