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With the global population aging, and rising concerns about mental health, loneliness, and social isolation, understanding and enhancing later-life satisfaction has become increasingly crucial for both individual and global health and productivity. The World Health Organization¹ reports that by 2030, one out of six people will be 60 years or older, comprising 1.4 billion people, with those over 80 approaching half a billion.
Given the vast scope of this issue, it’s surprising that we have a limited understanding of what preserves and enhances generativity in our later years, as research to date is still early-on. Along similar lines, increased generativity would be expected to enhance well-being, and protect against many of the negative outcomes currently associated with aging. With the global population getting older and the average human lifespan increasing, it is imperative to work out how to extend healthspan and productivity, meaning, purpose and community.
A recent study by Mohsen Joshanloo, Ph.D., published in the Journals of Gerontology (2024), took a novel approach using machine learning to extract key variables from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) dataset. This study included a wide range of psychological and demographic variables and measured generativity using the Loyola Generativity Scale. Participants ranged from 39 to 93 years old, with an average age of 63.64. Using maching learning allows us to make sense out of complicated data sets where standard statistical approaches may falter.
From a broad perspective, a few key concepts help us understand aging across the lifespan. These include Erik Erikson’s developmental model, especially Middle and Older Adulthood (below); the balance of stability and plasticity (contributing to consistency and change); and the two major forms of well-being—eudaimonic (meaning) and hedonic (pleasure), which need to be in harmony. Personality traits, measured by the Big Five (Five Factor Model, or FFM), play a role in this process, with some contributing to stability or plasticity. For example, openness to experience is linked with plasticity, while neuroticism, because of an anxious reluctance to take risks, is often associated with stability.
The study used a “Random Forest Analysis” machine learning technique. This method builds multiple decision trees to sift through large datasets, identifying non-linear relationships and dynamic interactions. The model was trained on a subset of data and then tested against the rest to minimize prediction error and enhance accuracy. It analyzed 34 variables for 2,830 participants, after removing those with missing data and reducing the original 70 variables to a set of non-redundant measures.
The final model predicted 40% of the variance in generativity, revealing five key factors as the strongest predictors, ranked by significance:
Additional important factors include a sense of purpose in life and self-acceptance, which highlight the importance of living a meaningful life (eudaimonia) and having a coherent life narrative. Generativity is influenced by how we view ourselves against the backdrop of our life story. Spiritual experiences also emerged as a relevant factor, pointing to the role of transcending quotidian concerns to see ourselves within a broader context.
Factors that were not significant in this model included demographic and health factors such as gender, health status, and socioeconomic variables. While these factors have been important predictors of well-being and life satisfaction in other studies, the machine learning analysis suggests they may not be the most crucial drivers of generativity, though they likely influence the key factors mentioned above. They may be necessary but not sufficient for generativity, perhaps accomplishments from earlier stages of life and provision of basic needs, providing stability and an all-important springboard for generativity into later life.
Because the dataset is cross-sectional, the results are correlational rather than causal. Future research using machine learning approaches such as Random Forest Analysis, and others, could look at longitudinal data sets to determine causality and further explore additional variables that may influence generativity. Hybrid intelligence, synergizing human and artificial minds to go beyond the capacity of either alone, holds promise for addressing knotty problems.
While the jury is still out, this study identifies important factors which, beyond their statistical significance, make a certain intuitive sense when contemplating how to flourish and increase generativity as we grow older. Rather than fading away, focusing on social factors including both leadership and belonging emerges as important. Cultivating mental flexibility and openness to experience are core. Stability is important, but in excess may lead to stagnation, and failure to take necessary risks.
Plasticity factors dovetail with personal growth orientation, flowing together into Erikson’s last two developmental tasks: Middle Adulthood Generativity vs. Stagnation, and Late Adulthood Integrity vs. Despair. It’s important to maintain ambition as part of the story, but not to an extreme, understand who we are and where we fit into a broader sense of purpose and meaning, and at the same time enjoy ourselves along the way.
References
1. World Health Organization (WHO) Ageing and Health
2. One Personality Trait Distinguishes Gifted People
Mohsen Joshanloo, Key Predictors of Generativity in Adulthood: A Machine Learning Analysis, The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 2024;, gbae204, https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbae204
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The Dayton-area educational service center is assisting state and national groups by hosting national artificial intelligence (AI) summits across the state and plan to continue this into the future. The groups are collaborating to prepare students for an evolving society in which AI is prevalent.
The Ohio Lieutenant Governor’s Office and a national nonprofit are collaborating to prepare students for an evolving society in which artificial intelligence (AI) is prevalent.
The Lieutenant Governor’s Office and aiEDU, a 501(c3) that supports advanced AI literacy in education, together are rolling out a state-wide AI framework for educators. The endeavor was initiated as part of Lt. Gov. Jon Husted’s InnovateOhio project, which includes an objective to enhance AI readiness in schools through a toolkit offering resources and guidance for teachers, students, and parents.
The toolkit is a comprehensive, 140-page document providing guidance and best practices, while offering consistency in utilizing AI in the school system.
“AI-powered tools have been in place for years. The artificial intelligence was working in the background but has now become more visible,” says Candice Sears, director of instructional services for the Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC). “This effort is focused on generating consistencies in the education systems across the state.”
Sears says an ongoing partnership with Alex Kotran, CEO for aiEDU, and its AI Education Project, was beneficial in formulating a proposal through the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA). The document details a plan to establish AI readiness across the state.
While the Lieutenant Governor’s Office and aiEDU coordinated initial efforts, OESCA and the MCESC worked in parallel to support AI in education. The latter served as a liaison between aiEDU, OESCA and other work organized statewide.
“We want to make sure that our work is complementary to the toolkit. We know the complexities of integrating AI into the education space and want to support schools in maximizing the use of the content within the AI toolkit,” Sears says. “So, this project aimed to collaborate with aiEDU to develop model policy protocols that serve as a more condensed version of what was already out there.”
OESCA and MCESC also hosted four national AI summits across the state and plan to continue this into the future. The summits occur in various geographic areas, fostering accessibility for all those interested.
OESCA and MCESC are proposing to host several more state-wide summits next spring with a goal to continue building AI literacy in the education space.
“We invited national experts in to share the knowledge of AI readiness,” Sears says. “Many educational leaders across the state have seen the impact and have started hosting professional development events such as conferences and summits.”
Sears says it’s essential to continue the momentum generated around AI.
As part of the launch, every ESC was asked to identify one or two AI champions within their organization. Currently, there are over 1,200 AI champions in Ohio that include ESC leaders, district leaders, and educators. The ESCs, in cooperation with aiEDU, offer professional development opportunities for champions on a quarterly basis. Monthly newsletters are sent throughout the year, too.
As technology advances, leaders continue to navigate the landscape of integrating AI into the classroom. While AI offers so many opportunities in the education space, challenges remain; in particular, data privacy and security and potential bias.
“AI systems and education require extensive data including student performance, behavior, and personal details. AI systems can inadvertently reinforce bias in their training data which could lead to unfair treatment,” Sears says. “It is important for us to be aware of how the data is fed into the infrastructure, and test and pilot the technology so it represents various perspectives.”
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Amid what is set to be the busiest holiday season ever for US air travel, American Airlines passengers have suffered Christmas Eve disruption today, after the company briefly sought a ground stop from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
At 6:50 a.m. ET, the FAA revealed that it had ordered a ground stop for all American Airlines flights in the US, having issued the order at the company’s own request. An hour later, the FAA announced the cancellation of the stop.
American Airlines is yet to fully explain why it asked FAA for the ground stop, but said in a social-media post that it had been hit by a “technical issue.”
“We’re currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights,” the carrier said on its X account. “Your safety is our utmost priority, once this is rectified, we’ll have you safely on your way to your destination.”
We're currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights. Your safety is our utmost priority, once this is rectified, we'll have you safely on your way to your destination.
Per ABC, American Airlines has said some flights are now beginning to board. At the time of writing, however, it appeared that normal service was yet to resume across all the carrier’s US flights.
At shortly before 9:00 a.m. ET, American Airlines said to an X user who reported that he had been forced to de-board his flight: “At present, we don’t have an exact timeframe [on the technical issue being fully resolved]. Rest assured, our team is working on getting you back on track as soon as possible. We appreciate you hanging in there with us!”
If you are travelling with American Airlines today, you can check the status of your flight on the company’s live tracker.
According to a press release issued by the US Department of Transportation last week, the Transport Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen around 40 million people between December 19 and January 6, up 6.2% on the numbers experience in the 2023 holiday season.
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PayPal Honey , a popular browser extension for online shopping, has been found to be stealing affiliate revenue that should have been paid to influencers who promoted its products, and offering users unfavorable deals.

Popular Honey extension caught scamming users and YouTubers – Android Authority
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‘PayPal Honey’ is a browser extension that presents users with the best deals when shopping online. PayPal Honey has over 17 million members, and claims that users save an average of $126 (about 20,000 yen) per year. Distributed on the Chrome Web Store, PayPal Honey has a very high rating of 4.8 out of 5. It is developed by a subsidiary of the payment service PayPal.

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Before any online purchase, PayPal Honey scans the internet for applicable coupon codes and applies all possible coupon codes. However, research has revealed that PayPal Honey is designed to deceive its creators and users.

The whistleblower YouTube channel MegaLag investigated how PayPal Honey works in the background. According to MegaLag, PayPal Honey has been promoted by many famous YouTubers, bloggers, and other creators for years. However, it has also been revealed that PayPal Honey has been stealing creators' affiliate revenue.

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When a user searches for a coupon when purchasing a product using PayPal Honey, PayPal Honey deletes existing affiliate-related cookies without permission and inserts its own cookie, which allows PayPal to steal affiliate revenue without paying creators, even though the creators directed users to the products.

In addition, it was revealed that PayPal Honey also had a negative effect on users. PayPal Honey promises to show you the best deals online, but in some cases it hides real deals. When online shoppers sign up for the PayPal Honey cashback program, they have full control over the coupons presented by the extension, allowing the seller to hide better discount coupons published on the Internet from users.

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Some investors are buying the dip in the current bearish market, while others are looking for altcoins to buy before 2025. December is a crucial time to buy coins with massive growth potential. Among these are Ripple (XRP) and Cardano (ADA) which are eyeing new ATHs.
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XRP is currently trading at $2.24, showing a marginal decline of 4.79% over the last 24 hours while maintaining critical support at $2.20. Technical analysis suggests significant upside potential, with key resistance levels identified at $3.62 and $4.30, and an ambitious target of $5.73 following a symmetrical triangle pattern breakout. The cryptocurrency’s technical indicators present mixed signals, with the RSI currently at 46, indicating temporary bearish control, while the Stochastic RSI shows a bullish crossover above the signal line. Recent whale activity has drawn market attention, with a notable transaction of $11 million worth of XRP being moved to the Bitstamp exchange. Despite these major movements and current market conditions, institutional interest remains robust, suggesting potential for upward momentum once buying pressure increases beyond current levels.
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Contrary to Cope's Rule, today's animals, including polar bears, are shrinking due to climate change and human impacts.
In the Mesozoic Era, dinosaurs were the undisputed rulers of the land. The Argentinosaurus, possibly the largest dinosaur ever, stretched up to 100 feet long and weighed around 100 tons. These creatures evolved into such massive sizes for various reasons, including defense against predators, efficient feeding strategies, and thermoregulation.
Following the dinosaurs‘ extinction, mammals took center stage. With so many ecological niches suddenly vacant, our mammalian ancestors quickly swelled in size from mouse-sized to legendary megafauna dimensions, exemplified by the wooly mammoth and the towering Megatherium, a giant ground sloth.
In the 19th century, American paleontologist Edward Drinker Cope noticed these patterns and gathered data that eventually led him to conclude that population lineages are likely to be larger than their ancestors. This idea has remained etched in evolutionary biology as Cope’s Rule.
Cope’s Rule is rooted in the observation that larger animals often possess certain evolutionary advantages, such as improved survival rates, enhanced predatory or defensive capabilities, and greater efficiency in energy utilization. However, it’s by no means perfect. Reptiles, for instance, have drastically reduced in size from the era of dinosaurs to present-day geckos and sparrows. Similarly, Alaskan horses experienced a 12% size reduction before their extinction 14,500 years ago. Exceptions have been found throughout geological time, which is why a better name would be Cope’s Rule (of Thumb).
In fact, in our era, we seem to be witnessing a reverse trend to the one observed by Cope. There are no longer huge animals like sauropods or giant sloths, and this has been the case for thousands of years. This stark contrast in size raises a fascinating question: what drives these dramatic changes in animal size over millions of years? Recent findings may finally shed light on this mystery.
Lead researcher Shovonlal Roy, an ecosystem modeler from the University of Reading, explains that animal sizes can fluctuate significantly over long periods, depending on their habitat or environment. The study used computer models to simulate evolutionary scenarios. Researchers found two main ecological drivers are pivotal in shaping animal size: the intensity of competition and the risk of extinction.
Large animals that keep on increasing in size to mitigate the risk of extinction act as a mechanism that neatly explains Cope’s Rule. But large size works in a species’ favor only up to a point — when resources suddenly dwindle, large size becomes an extinction risk, as was the case for the dinosaurs. When the resource pool in a habitat shrinks, so does animal size due to heightened competition.
The study highlights three distinct patterns of body-size change emerging under different conditions:
Because resource availability and environmental conditions are always changing on a geological timeline, we see trends of gigantism and shrinkage across populations. And, currently, in the words of the wise George Constanza, we’re in for a massive shrinkage.
A 2019 study reviewed more than six decades worth of data from across the world and found that most species — from fish to plants to mammals — are shrinking over time. Polar bears are only two-thirds of the size they used to be only 30 years ago. This trend can be explained by increasingly inhospitable conditions, such as climate change and other factors related to human activity that lead to warmer temperatures and decreased food availability. To adapt, animals have had to cut down in size to do more with less.
This trend is particularly worrisome because ecosystems are structured in terms of species size — large animals tend to eat smaller animals, which in turn prey on smaller animals. But now, the food chain is at risk of major disruption. Over the next turn of the evolutionary clock, Earth’s ecology will see some huge changes far removed from Cope’s Rule.
The new findings appeared in the journal Communications Biology.
This article originally appeared in January 2024 and was updated with new information.

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Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has expressed optimism about the strength of Bangladesh-India relations, emphasising that the two neighbors offer unique opportunities to each other that are hard to find elsewhere.
“We need to look at our relationship with mutual sensitivity to each other’s interests, concerns, and aspirations,” he said while interacting with diplomatic correspondents at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Monday evening, December 23.
The envoy noted that the two countries have a significant stake in each other’s progress and prosperity.
“We have so many things to offer each other with our growing capabilities and rising ambitions to grow and develop … this is how we look at the relationship,” he said.  
Highlighting the importance of a long-term perspective, Verma iterated India’s strong support for a “democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive” Bangladesh.
The high commissioner underscored India’s commitment to fostering a “positive, stable, and constructive” partnership with Bangladesh, emphasizing a forward-looking, mutually beneficial approach.
“It has to be a mutually beneficial relationship. We also believe that people are the key stakeholders in this relationship. Our cooperation strongly benefits the common people on both sides,” he stated.
The Indian envoy stressed the importance of transforming geographical proximity into new economic opportunities and reiterated his belief in the strong fundamentals of the relationship. 
“We are doing everything we need to do to take forward the mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries,” he acclaimed. 
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The COVID-19 pandemic changed human behaviors — at least for a while.
It also affected animal behavior. Using data from more than 5,000 camera traps during the pandemic, researchers found that in urban landscapes where animals are habituated to humans, all species seemed to get out into nature more often. For example, sightings of raccoons and deer increased, even with more people about.
In more rural areas, however, animals more wary of humans became more skittish and reduced their activity significantly — a sort of asocial distancing.
 
The causes of dementia are many, and most are not well-understood.
One that is getting more attention these days is viral infections, the idea that pathogens can trigger a cascade of events that results in progressive neurodegeneration. Indeed, some recent evidence found that the vaccine for shingles, caused by varicella-zoster virus, helps protect people’s brains from dementia.
Part of this shift is due to COVID-19 and concerns about long-term cognitive decline. “I’ve always been a vaccine believer, but the COVID vaccine reinforced to me that there may be long-term benefits to vaccination beyond simply stopping short-term effects,” Paul Harrison, a psychiatry professor at Oxford University, told STAT.
Drifting smoke from wildfires in 2019 through 2021 reached almost every lake in North America for at least one day per year, according to UC Davis report. More significantly, 89 percent of the lakes experienced smoke exposure for more than 30 days.
The research is part of an effort to examine how smoke affects lake environments, such has how much solar radiation penetrates the water or alters its composition.
“We just don’t know yet how smoke affects food webs, lake ecology, or what the future of these systems will be if there’s an increase in lake-smoke days,” said study author Mary Jade Farruggia.
“I think quantifying the scope of the problem is really the first step. We’re pointing out that this is something we need to manage for across the globe, and not just areas affected by wildfire.”
 
Singultus — a hiccup or an attack of hiccups. Multiple attacks are singultases.
Macromania — a delusion that things are actually larger than their natural size
Botanically speaking, bananas are a berry. Blackberries and strawberries are members of the rose family, as are cherries, apricots, plums, pears, apples, quinces and peaches. Blueberries and cranberries are part of the heath family.
 
“Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.”
— French author Jules Renard (1864-1910)
This week in 1750, Benjamin Franklin was severely shocked while electrocuting a turkey. Two days later, he wrote to his brother that an experiment in electricity had gone wrong when, distracted by talk from observers around him, he inadvertently contacted the “electrical fire,” leaving a small swelling where he was shocked.
“I am ashamed to have been guilty of so notorious a blunder,” he wrote his brother.
The electrocuted turkey wasn’t too happy either.
Many, if not most, published research papers have titles that defy comprehension. They use specialized jargon, complex words and opaque phrases like “nonlinear dynamics.” Sometimes they don’t, and yet they’re still hard to figure out. Here’s an actual title of actual published research study: “On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets: An Empirical Study.”
Published in 2008, the study investigators sought to determine which styles of helmet made with aluminum (or aluminium, both are correct) foil are most effective at fending off invasive radio signals. They found that some radio frequences were attenuated, but others were amplified, most notably frequencies reserved for government use. Very suspicious.
 
Q: What is the serpent called entwining the staff that symbolizes medicine?
a) Asclepius
b) Serpentis
c) Snaky McSnakeface
d) it has no name
A: The snake is associated with Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, who purportedly learned some of his craft from snakes. According to mythology, the human Asclepius watched a snake use herbs to revive another snake that he had killed. In another tale, a snake whispered healing secrets into Asclepius’s ear after he saved the snake’s life.
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