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Extreme positions—in politics, religion, and social issues—may play well with a political base, but do little to further substantive conversation and real change. 
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It's no secret that the world's population is on the move, but it's rare to get a glimpse of where that flow is happening. In a study released in today's Science, a team of geographers used data snapshots to create a broad analysis of global migrations over 20 years. The study was conducted by three...
Joel Barker's insight:
This is a powerful way of showing what's been happening. Everyone needs to pay attention to these kinds of trends because of their long term impact on population dynamics in different countries. Most often those who migrate are the biggest risk takers or with nothing to lose. Think of the loss of your risk takers who often become entrepreneurs. The other aspect of migration which is not shown on this graph is the willingness of the migrants to adapt to and accept the culture of their new country. That would be an interesting chart. JB
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In a newly published study, scientists reveal that reducing Myc gene activity extended the lifespan of mice. The mice lived 15 percent longer on average — 20 percent longer for females and 10 percent longer among males.
Joel Barker's insight:
Longevity research is starting to pour in. It is actually passed time to talk policy. The results of substantial extension of life will cause civilizational impacts and we need to explore those implications before the technology is manifest. JB
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A new idea about dealing with differences in USA society. JB