Friday, October 17, 2025

Red hibiscus: Restorative Yoga class on Saturdays (and as we may live to 150 and well beyond:)? * * * How will a #Realistic Virtual Earth For Viruses in 1 iterating #Realistic Virtual Earth help with approaches to curing the common cold?

 

Restorative Yoga class on Saturdays (and as we may live to 150 and well beyond:)?


Dear Ann, Ma/Janie, Alden, Donna, all,


Greetings! No online Yoga class at 10 am PT tomorrow ... as I move forward into a newly safe vacant 670 Canyon 94516 today or this weekend potentially, but haven't yet ... and as US federal law and state of California law work effectively together in new ways, I posit ... so please stay tuned, and I'll also plan to record some of these planned Yoga classes and upload them so you could explore them on your own ... and re the Yoga poses' series below - 1) in the PS - Yoga asana series for knee injuries, 2)  in the PPS = Yoga poses after hip replacement surgery, and 3)  in the PPPS = yoga poses for 90 year old woman.

Alden, might you want to see if you can attend this Stanford Pediatric knee injuries webinar tomorrow at 9am PT  - https://mailchi.mp/stanford/4uowq7psk6-4884917?e=2f0a90453f? How is your knee doing? (Have you been in pain due to your knee injury for 50 or 60 years now or longer?) With the Yoga bridge pose picture in the Stanford Medicine announcement, I explored further Yoga poses for knee injuries re bridge pose, and found the poses in the PS 

Annie, you mentioned when we talked that your MD surgeon I think suggested doing and giving you exercises on paper including doing squats and lifting your toes too -  a modified Utkatasana or chair pose is an interesting way to explore squats, and lifting your toes in gentle standing poses like Tadasana (Mountain Pose) or Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Hands Pose from mountain pose) have ancillary benefits too. 

Donna, how might you explore Yoga and re gastroenterology if at all (and even regarding possibly eating a ovo-lacto vegetarian diet of 10 -15 servings of fruits, vegetable, grains and legumes per day, for example? ) How to explore Yoga genetics for gastroenterological conditions in the future I wonder, and in a #RealisticVirtualEarthForGenetics too? 

Exploring Yoga asana is a way in to further exploring 8 limb Yoga and its benefits for health, well being and family health even (eg cause and effect-wise), with which this is a riff in some ways - http://www.scottmacleod.com/yoganotations.html.

Thoughts, questions, ideas? 

Best wishes, 
Scott



PS

Yoga asana series for knee injuries

A safe yoga sequence for knee injuries includes gentle poses like Mountain Pose (
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), Child's Pose (
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), and Cat-Cow, which build alignment and release tension. It is crucial to focus on strengthening and stabilizing the knee with exercises like leg lifts and ankle circles, and to use props like blankets for cushioning in poses such as Low Lunge. Avoid painful or intense kneeling poses and always move slowly, stopping or modifying any pose that causes pain. 
Gentle poses for relaxation and alignment 
  • Mountain Pose (
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    ):     This standing pose builds a connection between breath and movement and helps with overall body alignment.
  • Child's Pose (
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    ):     A resting pose that helps release tension in the knees and back. Kneel on your mat and lower your torso toward the ground, resting your arms by your sides or in front of you.
  • Cat-Cow Pose (
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    ):     This is a gentle way to mobilize the spine and can be done on your hands and knees. A prop can be placed under the knees for cushioning.
  • Bridge Pose (
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    ):     Lie on your back, bend your knees, and press your feet into the floor. Squeeze your thighs together as you lift your hips to build strength and stability. 
Strengthening and stabilizing exercises 
  • Ankle Circles: While seated with one leg extended, sit up and place your hands back for support. Circle your ankles to contract the calf muscles, then press your foot into the ground and pull your toes back, holding each for 10 seconds before switching.
  • Leg Lifts: Lie on your back with legs extended and core engaged. Lift one straight leg off the floor and then lower it back down, repeating on both sides.
  • Kneecap Tensing: Lie on your stomach and place a towel or blanket under your knee. Tense your thigh to press the towel into the floor, and repeat on both sides.
  • Warrior III Variation: A modified version of Warrior III with a bent supporting leg, which you can then bend and straighten to build stability. 
Stretches and modifications 
  • Low Lunge: Place a blanket under the knee that is supporting weight to provide cushioning.
  • Half Happy Baby Pose: Lie on your back and pull one knee toward your belly. Hold the back of your thigh, shin, or ankle to bring the knee to a 
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    -degree angle with a flexed foot.
  • Seated Forward Bend (
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    ):     Sit with legs extended and reach for your feet to stretch the hamstrings.
  • Downward-Facing Dog (
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    ):     This pose can help strengthen quadriceps, but be mindful of any pressure on the knees. Ensure your knees are slightly bent to protect them. 
Important considerations 
  • Listen to your body: If a pose causes pain, skip it or find a modification.
  • Use props: Always have a blanket, towel, or block handy to cushion your knees in poses where they bear weight.
  • Move slowly: Focus on slow and controlled movements with longer holds to ensure proper form and avoid injury





PPS


Yoga poses after hip replacement surgery 

After a hip replacement, you should avoid poses involving deep hip flexion, extreme rotation (turning the hip inward or outward), and unilateral weight-bearing, such as Pigeon Pose, Lotus Pose, deep Forward Folds, and Warrior III. Instead, focus on gentle, stable poses that promote alignment and balance, including Mountain Pose, modified Tree Pose using a prop, and Bridge Pose, always consulting your surgeon and a qualified instructor before starting.  
Poses to Avoid 
  • Deep Hip Flexion/Extension: 
    Poses like deep forward folds, low lunges, and intense forward bends should be avoided as they can compress the hip joint.
    • Extreme Rotation: 
      Avoid poses that force deep internal (turning the leg inward) or external (turning the leg outward) rotation, as this can stress the hip, such as Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) and Lotus Pose (Padmasana).
    • Unilateral Weight-Bearing: 
      Poses like Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III), which place significant weight on one leg, can strain compensatory muscles and should be approached with extreme caution or avoided entirely.
    • Twisting Poses Under Load: 
      Revolved Triangle (Parivrtta Trikonasana) and similar twisting poses can put shearing forces on the hip joint.
Safe Poses to Try (with Modification) 
    • Mountain Pose (Tadasana): 
      This foundational pose promotes good alignment and balance. 
    • Modified Tree Pose (Vrksasana): 
      Use a chair or wall for support to help with balance and gently open the hip joint. 
    • Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana): 
      This pose is excellent for core and hip stabilization and can be introduced as a strengthening exercise. 
    • Half Forward Fold (Ardha Uttanasana): 
      Using a prop for support, this can provide a gentle hamstring stretch and spinal lengthening without extreme hip movement. 
    • Extended Mountain Pose (Urdhva Hastasana): 
      A simple extension of Mountain Pose, this can provide a full-body stretch and promote spinal lengthening. 
Important Precautions
    • Consult Your Doctor: Always get clearance from your surgeon before starting any new exercise program, including yoga. 
    • Use Props: Support your balance with chairs, walls, or blocks. 
    • Listen to Your Body: Avoid any movements or poses that cause discomfort, pain, or instability. 
    • Focus on Gentle Movement: Gradually introduce poses and avoid holding them for prolonged periods, especially if they are modified. 
    • Seek Qualified Instruction: Work with an instructor who is knowledgeable about hip replacement recovery to ensure proper form and modifications




PPPS


Yoga poses for 90 year old woman 

Gentle yoga poses for a 90-year-old woman include seated poses like the Seated Spinal Twist and Cat-Cow, standing poses that use a chair for support such as Mountain Pose with hand on chair, and floor poses like Child's Pose and Savasana. These are all modified to be safer and more accessible by using props and focusing on gentle, supportive movements. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Seated poses
  • Seated Spinal Twist: Sit tall in a chair with feet flat on the floor. Place one hand on the opposite knee and the other on the back of the chair. Gently twist your torso to look over your shoulder, keeping your hips stable.
  • Cat-Cow (on a chair): Sit tall with hands on knees. Inhale while arching your back and lifting your chest, then exhale as you round your spine and tuck your chin.
  • Chair Forward Bend: Sit in a chair, place your hands on your knees, and lean forward from the hips, letting your back and neck relax. This is a good alternative for those with knee or ankle sensitivity.
  • Neck and Shoulder Rolls: Sit tall and gently roll your neck from side to side and your shoulders forward and back to release tension. [2, 3, 5, 6, 7]

Standing poses (with chair support)
  • Mountain Pose: Stand tall, holding the back of a chair for balance. Distribute weight evenly through your feet, engage your leg muscles, and lengthen your spine.
  • Upward Salute Side Bend: Stand in Mountain Pose and inhale while reaching one arm overhead. Exhale to gently bend to the opposite side, holding onto the chair for support. [2, 3, 8, 9, 10]

Floor poses (with props)
  • Child's Pose: Kneel on the floor with a bolster or folded blankets between your hips and heels. Rest your torso on your thighs and extend your arms forward or back.
  • Savasana (Corpse Pose): Lie on your back, ideally with your legs supported by a bolster. Close your eyes and allow your body to completely relax.
  • Supine Spinal Twist: Lie on your back, bend your knees, and let them fall to one side while keeping your shoulders on the floor. You can place a blanket or block under your knees for support. [1, 2, 4, 11, 12]

Important considerations
  • Use props: Always use props like a chair, blankets, or blocks for stability and comfort.
  • Listen to your body: Avoid any movements that cause pain. Modify poses as needed.
  • Focus on breath: Encourage slow, deep breathing throughout the practice.
  • Consult a doctor: It is always a good idea to check with a healthcare provider before starting a new exercise program. [3, 4]


PPPPS
Here's an AI 'riff' on 

"8 limb Yoga and its benefits for health, well being and family health even (eg cause and effect-wise)" ... and am not sure what I think of this yet, but for the possibly 150 years ahead of us with extreme longevity genetic drug therapies emerging, seems like it might have some merit - 


AI Overview 

The Eight Limbs of Yoga (Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi) provide a holistic path to health, well-being, and family health by integrating physical postures with ethical conduct, self-discipline, and mental concentration. Individually, they promote physical strength and balance, while collectively they build mental clarity, emotional resilience, and inner peace by fostering self-awareness and a deeper connection to oneself and others. For families, this translates to a shared practice that can cultivate compassion, ethical behavior, and a more harmonious home environment. 
The Eight Limbs and their benefits
Limb DescriptionBenefits
Yama (Ethical Restraints)Moral guidelines and how we treat others (e.g., non-violence, truthfulness).Promotes a more compassionate and peaceful approach to relationships, leading to a more harmonious family environment and improved social well-being.
Niyama (Personal Observances)Self-discipline and personal observances (e.g., purity, contentment).Fosters a sense of personal responsibility and self-care, which can lead to better stress management and emotional stability for individuals and as a family unit.
Asana (Physical Postures)The physical poses practiced on the yoga mat.Improves physical strength, flexibility, and balance, laying a foundation for deeper practices and overall physical health.
Pranayama (Breath Control)The control of breath and life force energy.Enhances physiological functions, reduces stress, and calms the nervous system, directly improving physical and mental health.
Pratyahara (Sense Withdrawal)Drawing the senses inward, away from external distractions.Helps reduce overstimulation and mental clutter, increasing focus and allowing for a deeper sense of inner peace.
Dharana (Concentration)Focused concentration on a single point.Develops the ability to sustain attention, which is crucial for productivity and for managing the demands of daily life, both personally and within the family.
Dhyana (Meditation)A state of meditative absorption or contemplation.Cultivates inner stillness, reduces anxiety, and promotes emotional resilience by quieting the mind's fluctuations.
Samadhi (Enlightenment)Bliss, union, or self-transcendence.The ultimate goal of achieving a profound sense of connection and inner peace, which can be experienced through the journey of the other limbs.
Cause and effect in family health
  • Cause: A family member practices Yamas by consistently showing non-violence and Satya (truthfulness) towards other family members.
  • Effect: This creates an atmosphere of trust and safety within the home, reducing conflict and fostering a more loving and emotionally secure environment for everyone, especially children.
  • Cause: A family practices Asana and Pranayama together through family yoga sessions.
  • Effect: They build physical strength and calmness, which can help them better cope with the stress of daily life and support each other through challenging times.
  • Cause: An individual uses Dharana and Dhyana to manage their own stress and emotional reactions.
  • Effect: They are less likely to react impulsively and more likely to respond with mindful communication. This positive change in one family member can have a ripple effect, improving interactions and the overall emotional well-being of the entire family

Cause: 

Do Yoga asana series


Effect: 

heal from physical injuries 




PPPPPS

I hope some of the asana series, modified for the injuries you may be recovering from, may be of some help ... 

Scott




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Yoga: (searched on-) "best free #RestorativeYoga on smartphone '#AngelaAndVictorsYoga too,'" & PM Modi avatar too teaching Tree pose 

Yoga: 'best free #RestorativeYoga on smartphone ~ #AngelaAndVictorsYoga too,' #AngelaAndVictorInspired #AngelaAndVictorYoga #ViaWeb? http://www.scottmacleod.com/yoganotations.html Angela Farmer:
https://youtu.be/wCJfXwm97rw
#PMModi: Tree https://youtu.be/w586sqYQTnY
#WUaSYoga #YogaWUaS https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Yoga ~

WUaS Yoga wiki page image - 


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Angela Farmer : Living Fully In Our Bodies (Full Class)

https://youtu.be/wCJfXwm97rw



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Narendra Modi teaching Yoga as avatar

PM Modi's animated avatar teaches Vrikshasana ahead of Yoga Day 2019

PM Modi shares animated video of Vakrasana, promotes yoga
https://youtu.be/qzscBZl2XPY



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Founder, President, CEO & Professor
CC-4 licensed MIT OCW-centric, Wiki, 
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Dear Annie, Ma, Alden, Donna, 


Greetings. How are you?

How is your recovery from hip replacement surgery going Annie? (GEMINI on "Hip Osteoarthritis: Causes, Process, and Replacement" & amazing -

No restorative Yoga tomorrow in Zoom at 10 am PT live streamed from Canyon 94516 since I and WUaS Academic Medical Center haven't yet moved Forward into a newly safe 670 Ridgecrest Rd Canyon 94516 ... with US federal and state of CA law + working together effectively in new ways, I posit. 

Looking forward to holding this open exploratory (possibly inspirational) play with Yoga asana movement class online on Sat Oct 18 2025 (if only to post the recording online) if I've moved in to 670 Ridgecrest - and please stay tuned ...

Some inspiring approaches to Yoga here in some Tweets from this morning -

Yoga: 'best free #RestorativeYoga on smartphone '#AngelaAndVictorsYoga too,' & India PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi as avatar teaching yoga too - Tree pose 

Yoga: 'best free #RestorativeYoga on smartphone ~ #AngelaAndVictorsYoga too,' #AngelaAndVictorInspired #AngelaAndVictorYoga #ViaWeb? http://www.scottmacleod.com/yoganotations.html Angela Farmer:

WUaS Yoga wiki page image - 


Picture from Angela video






AND 
Angela Farmer : Living Fully In Our Bodies (Full Class)

Alden, doing Yoga asana meditation is or can be a little like going to silent Quaker Meeting (like at George School some decades ago) for the centering down and connecting and inner releasing 'actions', but in poses for their health effects (re cause and effect philosophically, -  karma and dharma wise especially)  . Have any of you explored Yoga in such ways? :)


Best regards, Yogically, fondly, warmly, Nameste, 
Scott



PS
Some books not yet in the WUaS university libraries online from home 
Holleman, Dona.
"Yoga syllabus for teacher and student" and "Asana in photo" (self published(

And the 
Mehta's
Yoga the Iyengar Way (Simon Schuster or Knopf)







San Francisco Bay Area - East Bay Hills & Online

415 480 4577

World University and School's wiki, 'Yoga,' subject page - https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Yoga :) - with an invitation to 'edit this page' to learn or teach and explore yoga. 


Yoga ideas
#QuakerYogaMacFlower
#DesiderataWUaS
~#ToolifyAIWUaS #WUaSBliss 
~#YogaNotationsWUaS
~#YogaWUaS @
#FriendlyQuakerWUaS ðŸ¥°
#WUaSabolition in #RealisticVirtualEarth #WUaSYoga ~

with pic of partner child pose - supported backbend 





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Yoga #AngelaAndVictorInspired #AngelaAndVictorYoga #ViaWeb? & re Quakers too and at Harbin ...


Yoga #AngelaAndVictorInspired #AngelaAndVictorYoga #ViaWeb? {& in #QuakerMeeting in #PghPA ~ http://www.scottmacleod.com/yoganotations.html & in a #RealisticVirtualHarbin from Home?}: "Lighting up the Hidden Corners of Our Inner House" 2/7/21 ff rec. but in 2024 only in Greece https://angela-victor.com/content/schedule ~











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Yoga #AngelaAndVictorInspired #AngelaAndVictorYoga #ViaWeb? {& in #QuakerMeeting in #PghPA ~ http://www.scottmacleod.com/yoganotations.html & in a #RealisticVirtualHarbin from Home?}: "Lighting up the Hidden Corners of Our Inner House" rec. (2/7/21) but in 2024 only in Greece https://angela-victor.com/content/schedule ~

https://twitter.com/scottmacleod/status/1759228550941397330








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Angela and Victor Yoga 


Farmer, Angela. 2021?

Lighting up the Hidden Corners of Our Inner House


An online yoga course with Angela ... 8 hours long ... 4 2 hour classes 



Lighting up the Hidden Corners of Our Inner House course (began Sunday 2/7/21)

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Might seek to find the Victor art T-shirt photo I have playing down commercialization and (institutionalization) of Iyengar Yoga







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A Quaker Looks at Yoga (1976)
Wallingford, PA: Pendle HIll Pamphlets
https://pendlehill.org/product/quaker-looks-yoga/



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- Scott GK MacLeod  
Founder, President, CEO & Professor
CC-4 licensed MIT OCW-centric, Wiki, 
World University & School (WUaS) 
- PO Box 442, Canyon, CA 94516 
- 5816 Callowhill St., Pittsburgh, PA 15206

1) non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity 
MIT OCW-centric, 
 World University and School - http://worlduniversityandschool.org  

2) for profit general stock company WUaS Corporation in CA - http://worlduniversityandschool.org/AcademicPress.html

(m) 412 478 0116 - sgkmacleod@gmail.com 


World Univ & Sch Innovation Research -  scottmacleod.com 








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How will a #Realistic Virtual Earth For Viruses in 1 iterating #Realistic Virtual Earth help with approaches to curing the common cold?

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How will a #RealisticVirtualEarthForViruses in 1 iterating #RealisticVirtualEarthWUaS #ForViruses help with approaches to #CuringTheCommonColdWUaS? -#IncredibleGeminiAIreply: https://gemini.google.com/share/c1222c7ffc2e

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How will a #Realistic Virtual Earth For Viruses in 1 iterating #Realistic Virtual Earth help with approaches to curing the common cold?


AI Overview 
A #Realistic Virtual Earth, or a massive, iterative simulation of Earth's biological and environmental systems, would be an unprecedented tool for developing common cold cures. By integrating data on viral genetics, transmission, and human immune responses, such a model could help scientists identify universal weaknesses in cold viruses that have so far eluded traditional research methods. 
Addressing the common cold's core challenges
The common cold is caused by over 200 different viruses, primarily rhinoviruses, with new strains constantly emerging. A cure has been difficult to find because a single drug is unlikely to work against all of them. A virtual Earth could help solve this in several ways: 
  • Identify conserved viral features: While cold viruses mutate constantly, a virtual model could process vast datasets to find molecular structures or functions that all rhinoviruses share, but that are absent from host cells. A drug targeting one of these "conserved" features could neutralize a wide variety of cold viruses at once.
  • Model viral evolution in real-time: By iterating the simulation over time, scientists could observe how different viral strains evolve, how they interact with each other, and where new pandemic-level threats might arise. This would allow researchers to predict and prepare for future viral shifts.
  • Predict drug effectiveness: Researchers could "test" new antiviral drug candidates in the virtual Earth before human trials. By modeling the drug's interaction with multiple viral strains, they could quickly see if it works, predict how the virus might develop resistance, and iterate on the drug's design. 
Insights from other virtual biology projects
Several projects have already shown the promise of virtual biology, suggesting what a full-scale virtual Earth could accomplish:
  • Agent-based epidemic models: Agent-based models that use supercomputers to simulate the movement and interactions of millions of individuals have already been used to understand the spread of diseases like COVID-19. A virtual Earth would scale this up to a global level, including data like weather patterns and travel routes, to track and stop cold virus outbreaks.
  • Atomically detailed molecular simulations: Projects studying viruses like HIV and SARS-CoV-2 have used supercomputers to simulate viral protein dynamics at the atomic level. A virtual Earth could scale this approach, allowing researchers to simulate how all known strains of rhinovirus function and how they might be neutralized.
  • Virtual lab collaboration: The ViroLab Project for HIV, and similar "virtual labs" for cancer research, allow geographically-distributed scientists to collaborate in a single virtual space. A virtual Earth would expand this, allowing virologists worldwide to work together to hunt for a common cold cure. 
Potential applications for the common cold
Beyond finding a cure, an iterating virtual Earth could help with many other aspects of common cold research:
  • Accelerated antiviral development: Instead of designing a new drug for every viral strain, a virtual Earth could identify a universal target shared by many cold viruses. For example, a 2013 study used a 3D model of rhinovirus C to find that previous drug candidates failed because they did not account for differences in viral surfaces. A virtual Earth could have detected this, saving time and resources.
  • Understand human-viral interactions: By modeling the complexity of human behavior, a virtual Earth could help predict how cold viruses spread within and between populations. For instance, data from real-world virtual games have shown that human unpredictability, like panic and non-compliance with quarantine, can dramatically alter disease spread. A virtual Earth could provide realistic data on this behavior to inform disease models.
  • Improve public health measures: Just as existing simulations have helped modelers and public health officials understand COVID-19 spread, a virtual Earth would allow testing different health interventions to see what would most effectively reduce the burden of the common cold.
  • Training for new pandemics: A realistic, iterative virtual Earth would be a powerful training ground for preparing for the next major pandemic. It could help researchers and public health officials anticipate viral dynamics and test control strategies before an outbreak occurs. 
By simulating complex interactions between viruses, host immunity, and human behavior on an unprecedented scale, a virtual Earth would fundamentally transform our ability to understand, predict, and ultimately find a cure for the common cold.




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Society, Information Technology, and the Global University (2025, forthcoming) 

- Scott GK MacLeod  
Founder, President, CEO & Professor
CC-4 licensed MIT OCW-centric, Wiki, 
World University & School (WUaS) 
- USPS US Post Office, General Delivery, Canyon, CA 94516 


1) non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity 
MIT OCW-centric, 
World University and School - http://worlduniversityandschool.org 

2) for profit general stock company WUaS Corporation in CA - http://worlduniversityandschool.org/AcademicPress.html

(m) 412 478 0116 - sgkmacleod@gmail.com 


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