Scott MacLeod's Anthropology of Information Technology & Counterculture
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for low resource countries could a clinic hospital or medical school emerge in the back of a Toyota Ambulance Van and with humanoid robot MD professors of surgery? What else would be needed?
Asked Google AI by speaking to my smartphone "OK Google ... "
reply -
Mobile Clinic Needs: Power, Internet, More
You would also need a power source, reliable internet, access to medical supplies, and a robust maintenance system. Additionally, you would need protocols for sterilizing equipment and managing patient records, as well as a way for the robots to interact with human staff and patients.
Potentially, yes, a mobile clinic/hospital/medical school could emerge from a Toyota Ambulance Van equipped with humanoid robots, especially in low-resource settings, but significant additional elements are needed to make it a practical reality:.
Here's a breakdown of what would be needed
1. Technological advancements
Robust and reliable robots: Humanoid robots would require advanced capabilities for performing intricate surgical procedures with precision and for interacting effectively with patients and students.
Intuition and adaptability: Robots currently lack the intuitive decision-making and adaptability of human medical professionals. This would be crucial in unpredictable environments and for addressing complex medical situations.
Secure data and connectivity: Sensitive patient data collected by robots needs robust protection from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Reliable internet connectivity would be essential, especially in rural areas where infrastructure limitations and network coverage can be challenges.
Specialized equipment: The van needs to be equipped with essential surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, and potentially low-cost, adaptable medical technologies like portable ultrasound machines or 3D printing capabilities for creating surgical models or equipment.
2. Infrastructure
Power source: A reliable power source like a generator or the ability to connect to external power sources is crucial for running medical equipment and charging robot batteries.
Operating environment: The van needs a functional and adaptable operating environment, including a designated space for surgical procedures and recovery facilities.
Sterilization and sanitation: Strict sterilization protocols and equipment are necessary to maintain a sterile environment for surgeries and to prevent infections.
Connectivity: High-speed internet access is crucial for remote surgical guidance, real-time data sharing, telemedicine consultations, and online medical education resources.
3. Personnel and training
Skilled human staff: Even with advanced robots, human surgeons, nurses, and technicians would be needed to oversee and assist with procedures, manage the clinic's operations, provide patient care, and train students.
Robot maintenance and support: Expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting humanoid robot systems would be essential to ensure smooth operation and address any technical issues.
Hybrid approach: Consider using a combination of robotic assistance and traditional methods, leveraging the strengths of both approaches. This might involve robotic tools assisting in certain parts of the surgery while traditional methods are employed for others, notes Colorado Cardiovascular Surgical Associates.
4. Financial considerations
Cost-effectiveness analysis: The high cost of acquiring, maintaining, and training personnel to use robotic systems is a significant barrier. A thorough cost-benefit analysis comparing robotic options to existing solutions and evaluating the long-term impact on patient outcomes and healthcare costs is needed to determine the viability and justify the investment.
Funding and resources: Securing funding, potentially through partnerships with governments, non-governmental organizations, or private sector initiatives, is essential for acquiring the necessary technology and training the workforce.
5. Ethical considerations
Safety and liability: Addressing concerns about robot malfunctions, safety regulations, and liability in cases of error or adverse events is crucial for widespread adoption.
Patient consent: Patients need to be fully informed about the risks and benefits associated with robotic-assisted procedures and provide informed consent.
Patient privacy: Robust data privacy and security measures are essential to safeguard patient information collected by robots and other medical equipment.
Workforce impact: Consider the potential impact of robot integration on job displacement among healthcare professionals and implement strategies for retraining and workforce development.
Equity of access: Ensuring that access to this advanced technology is equitable and does not exacerbate disparities in healthcare delivery is vital.
6. Social and cultural factors
Acceptance and trust: Building trust in robotic systems among both patients and healthcare professionals is crucial.
Cultural sensitivity: It's important to understand and adapt to the social and cultural norms of the community served by the mobile clinic.
Patient education: Patients need clear and accessible information to understand the role of robotic systems in their care and make informed decisions.
In summary, while the idea of a mobile clinic with robot MD professors of surgery in a Toyota Ambulance Van holds promise, it requires addressing numerous technical, infrastructural, human, financial, ethical, and societal challenges to be effective and sustainable in a low-resource country
And with WUaS in a #GrowWithGoogleWUaS, perhaps we'll collaborate with Google regarding the WUaSEducationalServicesStores and regarding one in Berkeley -
Searched: 'how many retail stores does google have ?
Google currently has five physical retail stores, all located in the United States. These stores sell Google products like Pixel phones, Nest devices, and other hardware.
Here's a breakdown of the Google Store locations:
Chelsea:76 9th Ave, New York, NY
Williamsburg:134 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY
Mountain View:2000 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
Newbury Street:153 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Oakbrook:63 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL
Google is also planning to open its first retail locations outside the US in India, as well as additional locations in the US, including Santa Monica and potentially Chicago, according to the South China Morning Post and Android Police.
Just ordered "The Inner Game of Tennis" (1974) by Timothy Gallwey (from Half Priced Books in Berkeley, which book they said they could get in a few days through the network they're in), which virtuosic Scottish bagpipe player, PM Stuart Liddell (above), recommended to me a few years ago when I was living in a 'safe house' north of Berkeley in El Cerrito, and taking some Scottish small piping lessons with him online (and recordings of these lessons are here at MIT OCW-centric wiki World Univ & Sch Scottish_smallpipes_and_borderpipes' WUaS wiki subject / school - https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Scottish_smallpipes_and_borderpipes) ... sounds like it might have some Yoga philosophy in it ...
Berkeley I think could benefit from a great physical-digital WUaS Educational Services' Stores' Bookstore (Computer store, Robotics' store ... possibly with groceries too eg "Food for Thought") for both new and used books (eg in that there isn't a university of California Berkeley stellar bookstore like 'University Press Books' any longer, and see PS) - http://worlduniversityandschool.org/AcademicPress.html - which would also be a flagship WUaS publishing house (planned in all 7,159 known living languages with machine and human translation) ... Stay tuned ...
Happy Wimbledon, Yogically, best regards,
Scott
And see the Agenda item A to US Senator and former Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren from the M 7/14/25 WUaS Weekly Business Meeting / WUaS News and Q&A -
WUaS Corporation
2nd of 2 WUaS wings -
for profit general stock company legal entity in the state of California -
WUaS Corporation - WUaS Press
WUaS Corporation / Academic Press in 7159 languages with machine learning
Senator Warren, All, in what ways could @WorldUnivAndSch develop #WUaSMedSchs' #AvatarAgentElectronicHealthRecords for these 17 million people without health care & for #TeleMedicine, AND #AgingReversal & #ExtremeLongevity #GeneResearch, & #WUaSGroceryStores (#FoodForThought:) part of #WUaSEducationalServicesStores for the 40 million? ...
The first Wimbledon Championship was held in 1877. It was a Gentlemen's Singles tournament and was the only event contested at the inaugural championship. The winner was Spencer Gore.
Here are some key details about the first Wimbledon Championship:
Date:July 9, 1877.
Location:The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London.
Event:Gentlemen's Singles only.
Participants:22 male amateur players.
Winner:Spencer Gore.
Crowd:Approximately 200 spectators.
Significance:It was the first lawn tennis tournament organized by the All England Club and is considered the start of the Wimbledon Championships
PPS
searched on "Berkeley's best new and used bookstores" ... eg in that there isn't a university of California Berkeley stellar bookstore any longer
Berkeley offers a vibrant bookstore scene with a mix of new and used book options. Key bookstores include Moe's Books, a world-famous, sprawling establishment with a massive collection, and Half Price Books, known for its affordable used books. Other notable shops include Pegasus Books, Mrs. Dalloway's, and East Bay Booksellers. For a curated selection, Sleepy Cat Books is a good choice.
Dear Pin/Sid, Elliott, Doug, Ma/Janie, co-Wimbledon tennis fans of yore, All,
Alcaraz or Sinner tomorrow?
The Wimbledon men's singles final, featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, will be live streamed on ESPN+ in the US. It will also be broadcast on ESPN. The match is scheduled for Sunday, July 13th, with a start time of 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT).
I think Alcaraz will win his 3rd Wimbledon championship because of his track record at Wimbledon ... but I wonder how they're both thinking about the match, and strategizing. Who do you think will win and why?
Novak Djokovic: Widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Djokovic has long been an advocate for yoga and meditation, attributing his exceptional flexibility, strength, agility, and mental clarity to these practices.
Serena Williams: The tennis icon incorporated yoga and Pilates into her workout routine, recognizing their benefits for maintaining fitness and preventing injuries.
Coco Gauff: The young American sensation, who advanced to the US Open singles final, also practices yoga, highlighting its role in her training regimen.
Andy Murray: The British tennis star found Bikram yoga particularly helpful for improving flexibility and mental strength, even claiming it helped him against top players like Roger Federer.
Benefits of yoga for tennis players
Yoga offers a multitude of advantages for tennis players, contributing to both physical and mental aspects of the game:
Improved Flexibility: Yoga stretches and lengthens muscles, increasing range of motion and reducing the risk of injuries like muscle strains. This allows players to reach difficult shots and execute powerful strokes with greater ease.
Enhanced Strength and Stability: Yoga builds core strength, which is vital for balance, stability, and generating power in strokes. Poses like Warrior II, Tree, and Downward Dog target specific muscle groups used in tennis, improving overall stability on the court.
Injury Prevention: By enhancing flexibility, balance, and muscle strength, yoga helps reduce the risk of common tennis injuries like knee pain, shoulder issues, and lower back strains.
Increased Endurance: Controlled breathing techniques (pranayama) taught in yoga improve lung capacity and oxygen efficiency, enabling players to sustain energy levels and recover faster between points.
Mental Focus and Clarity: Yoga emphasizes mindfulness and meditation, which can improve concentration, sharpen decision-making, and promote a calm and centered mindset on the court, particularly during high-pressure situations.
Faster Muscle Recovery: Yoga promotes circulation and helps reduce lactic acid buildup, aiding in faster muscle recovery after intense matches or training sessions.
Stress Reduction: The mental aspects of yoga help alleviate stress and anxiety, allowing players to manage match nerves and maintain composure in tense situations.
Many professional players are recognizing these benefits and are incorporating yoga into their training routines, finding it a valuable complement to traditional tennis conditioning
PPPS
Free MIT OCW-centric wiki World Univ & Sch is growing, and growing with #GrowWithGoogleWUaS, for free-to-students' online degrees - Bachelor, PhD, Law, MD IB high school/similar, AA/AS, and Master's - first in English, then in each of all ~200 countries and in their main languages, and see Peter Norvig's INCREDIBLE #ToolifyAIWUaS "Revolutionizing Education with Machine Learning and AI: #WorldUniversityInSchool" - https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/revolutionizing-education-with-machine-learning-and-ai-2574306.
WUaS is looking forward to hearing back, for example, with time from #AGIaccelerator ... the Artificial General Intelligence accelerator in Hillsborough on the peninsula south of SF ...
Ctenomorpha marginipennis: In searching on Peter Norvig abolitionist movement Grow with Google ... glad to have found: https://youtu.be/KPDX47vf2pc "What to Know abt #DataScience & #MachineLearning in 2022 Peter Norvig" & #CSFoundationOfEthics having searched: '#PeterNorvig #AbolitionMovement #GrowWithGoogle' re 7/30/24 #GMeetUp for @WorldUnivAndSch & @WUaSPress #AlignWithGoogle ~
Dear Ma & Elliott, Jonathan, Katie, Alastair, Jemma & Chris (Christine) Craig (near Cuttyhunk), all,
That's Tina Craig (friend from Cuttyhunk from the 1970s) again doing a restorative, supported, yoga backbend over me doing a restorative child's pose on Church's beach on Cuttyhunk island a few summers ago - https://x.com/Q_YogaMacFlower/status/1815700381474689273. Can partner Yoga be like incredibly great tennis {and see the PS and links below - https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Yoga (and search on the word partner in this open wiki Yoga school ... without many or any MIT OCW Yoga courses yet :)}
Watch again ? ~ skill in action, excellence and virtue?
Simply Outrageous! | Carlos Alcaraz's best shots from Wimbledon 2024
The spin on Carlos Alcaraz's cross-court drop shots or the power in his deep on the line points ...
excellence and virtue ... or skill in action, which is also one definition of Yoga ... where skill in action or excellence and virtue, in the ancient Greek world re 'virtu et arete' (which are ancient Greek thinking or observations, something I learned in Hum 110 at Reed College, the first year required Humanities' course there, and where WUaS may explore developing a Hum 101 in a realistic virtual earth) ...
and thinking how this relates to questions of consciousness (what is it and how does the brain generate subjective experience, awareness, feeling, sentience, let alone memories and agency and intention?) -
Appreciating Carlos Alcaraz's focus and after each amazing shot his {polite and civil} champion mental concentration to keep winning points ... Could this be construed as a kind of Yoga thinking (re the Bhagavad Gita, with brother fighting against brother ... and this interpretation "The Bhagavad Gita and Fighting for Love" with its "self-regulation through yoga")?
Here's a related "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" set of Tweets from this morning, and with the #FlowExperiments (psychological experiments, university level) #Hashtag (for me) and re the book "Flow" (1991) and with a MIT OCW course too, and how could we generate flow experiences in a #RealisticVirtualHarbin Hot Springs, and study them beyond ethnographically, so STEAM wise, and re INCREDIBLE #ToolifyAIWUaS article https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/revolutionizing-education-with-machine-learning-and-ai-2574306 and regarding a #RealsiticVirtualEarth -
And in the PS, and re all of you sailing, tennis playing Cuttyhunk people, below, you'll find an innovative set of Tweets brainstorming about the SMALLEST of WUaS Educational Services' Stores ... that could EVEN fit on a ship in a marina in the Tonga s and other island- Nation States of the 200 nation states (https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Nation_States as major MIT OCW-centric wiki free WUaS Univs) in world per the Olympics (which Wimbledon is not)!
(The open WUaS Monthly Business Meeting, loosely conducted in the manner of Friends/ Quakers is on Saturday at noon, and please stay tuned for the WUaS MBM Agenda and News and invitation!)
Tweet Small #WUaSEducationalServiceStores in Subway & Subway restaurant India
Small #WUaSEducationalServiceStores as
#RoboticBookshelvesOnWheels
-https://youtu.be/FjQVf4EYurAFOR #WUaSLegoRoboticsKits & #WUaSBooks in #ToyotaSiennas (largest #Walmart mid #Ikea?) IN #SubwayRestaurants (20300 in US) for #WUaSsales & #WUaSOutreach to #WUaSstudents in 200 countries?
Subway has locations in over 100 countries around the world.
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Is there a Subway restaurant chain in India, and if so how many are in India?
Yes, Subway operates in India. As of February 22, 2024, there are approximately 576 Subway stores across 68 Indian cities.
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Subway inks a massive deal in India
The sandwich giant reached a deal with a private investment firm that will more than triple the number of locations in the country over the next decade.
Friendly greetings from Upper Sewickley about 12 miles NW of the Point in Pittsburgh PA high above the Ohio river and near Quaker Valley here too. Just drove along Quaker Hollow Rd .... haven't learned this history yet ... and to be able to add the evidence to an iterating realistic virtual earth - and see the INCREDIBLE article from Peter Norvig here re a #RealisticVirtualEarth
Wimbledon is won again! Did Spain beat Serbia in England (with another Scottish Independence vote looming) in a sense, in an Olympics' like sports' event? Where are the India tennis playing Wimbledon winners?
By the way, that's Tina Craig (whom I've known from Cuttyhunk since the 1970s) doing a supported backbend over me (in new gmail pic for YogaMacFlower@gmail.com) in Child's pose on Church's beach on Cuttyhunk - partner Yoga work.
Created a related set of Tweets yesterday (and on a new Twitter feed of mine too) -
I moved across USA fr OR to PA to study w her in NY in '89, went to #PendleHill instead. How to bring her BEST #YogaTeaching alive in #RealisticVirtualEarthForYoga?
I moved across the country from OR to PA to study with her in NY in ~1988, but went to Pendle Hill Quaker Center For Study & Contemplation, & community instead
How best to bring her great & dynamic teaching alive in a #RealisticVirtualEarthForYoga with #WUaSAI ~
Yoga partner work is a different kind of David Thurston-Scott MacLeod singles' tennis on a clay court in the 1970s on Cuttyhunk and please forward to David.
Am not sure how or why Mary Dunn died so young or early at age 66 after she moved to NYC - but am seeking to bring her great Yoga teaching alive again in a #RealisticVirtualEarthForYoga and perhaps some greatest tennis too :)
Abolitionally, Friendly Quaker regards, best wishes, Yogically,
... from Pin Mazumdar's house in Baltimore (my best friend from high school).
Nice to see them.
Thinking the DC Area for asylum would be most social of all places, with most friends and getting together too:) May head to Glen Echo park in DC tomorrow evening at TYM LENDERKING 's suggestion to hear ...
Kyrgios (Australia) or Djokovic (Serbia) in the Wimbledon tennis 2022 final match on Sunday at 6am Pacific, do you think? Here are some highlights from the game today between Norrie and Djokovic https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/video/media/376b6b64073f1c59c3ec56df051bf7d5.html ... (Kyrgios and Djokovic et al are breaking down the Wimbledon color barrier!):)
A related Tweet -
Kyrgios (Australia) or Djokovic (Serbia) in the Wimbledon tennis 2022 final match on Sunday at 6am PT, do you think? Some highlights from the game today between Norrie. & Djokovic https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/video/media/376b6b64073f1c59c3ec56df051bf7d5.html Kyrgios and Djokovic et al are breaking down the Wimbledon color barrier!:)
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In my college years (at Reed College in the first half of 1980s) and after, I and friends thought a lot about holistic education (including Friends/Quaker and Waldorf schools) and here are some great replies in 2025 from Google AI about this ...
holistic education - What is holistic education and especially in terms of Yoga but also what are specific examples of schools?
Holistic education at top universities like Harvard and Yale emphasizes a comprehensive approach to student development, considering academic, social, emotional, and ethical growth....
What would holistic education (and Gemini wrote - Edinburgh) become in terms of the internet and the information age, if students were studying from home for their degrees at MIT open course for Centric Wiki World University and school how would holistic education (and Gemini wrote - Edinburgh again) from or with studying at home ?
"Holistic Edinburgh" Gemini wrote but I intended Education, a concept that seems to reference a community focused on wellness and alternative practices, would likely adapt by offering more online services and virtual gatherings. If students were to study from home using platforms like MIT OpenCourseWare, the city's holistic community would shift its focus from a physical space for students to a digital hub, providing resources, support, and community events online to a wider audience.
"Holistic Edinburgh," a concept that seems to reference a community focused on wellness and alternative practices, would likely adapt by offering more online services and virtual gatherings. If students were to study from home using platforms like MIT OpenCourseWare, the city's holistic community would shift its focus from a physical space for students to a digital hub, providing resources, support, and community events online to a wider audience.
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Holistic education focuses on developing the whole person, including the mind, body, and spirit. In terms of yoga, this approach uses poses, breathing exercises, and meditation to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and physical health, complementing academic learning. Examples of schools that use a holistic education model include the United International College and California State University Monterey Bay
Holistic education is a comprehensive approach to learning that emphasizes the development of the whole person, including intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and moral aspects. It contrasts with traditional education by integrating life skills and personal growth alongside academic subjects, fostering a balanced and well-rounded individual.
Here's a more detailed look:
Core Principles:
Whole-person development:
Holistic education recognizes that learning is not just about acquiring knowledge but also about nurturing a student's emotional intelligence, social skills, physical well-being, and ethical development.
Integration of subjects:
It encourages the integration of different subjects, often through interdisciplinary coursework, to create a more holistic understanding of the world.
Experiential learning:
Holistic education emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, allowing students to learn through doing and applying knowledge in real-world situations.
Personalized learning:
It recognizes that each student is unique and encourages learning at their own pace and in their own style.
Focus on self-discovery:
Holistic education encourages students to explore their own needs, interests, and strengths, fostering self-awareness and personal growth.
It promotes empathy, cooperation, conflict resolution, and other essential social and emotional skills, leading to positive relationships and improved mental well-being.
Holistic approaches encourage students to think outside the box, analyze information from different perspectives, and develop creative problem-solving skills.
By developing a broad range of skills and fostering a love of learning, holistic education equips students with the tools they need to succeed in college, careers, and life in general.
In essence, holistic education aims to prepare students to be well-rounded, engaged, and compassionate individuals who are equipped to thrive in a complex and ever-changing world
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holistic education - exampoles
Holistic education focuses on developing the "whole" child, encompassing their intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Examples include experiential learning, interdisciplinary coursework, and community projects that encourage critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility.
Here's a more detailed look at examples of holistic education:
1. Experiential Learning:
Field trips and hands-on activities:
Visiting museums, historical sites, or nature centers, and participating in science experiments or art projects, allow students to learn through direct experience rather than just from textbooks.
Project-based learning:
Students work on long-term projects that require research, collaboration, and problem-solving, fostering critical thinking and teamwork skills.
Service learning:
Engaging in community service projects, like volunteering at a local soup kitchen or cleaning up a park, promotes empathy, social responsibility, and a sense of civic engagement.
2. Interdisciplinary Coursework:
Thematic units:
Integrating different subjects around a central theme (e.g., studying the life cycle of a plant through biology, environmental science, and art) helps students see connections between subjects and develop a broader understanding.
Cross-curricular projects:
Students from different subject areas collaborate on projects that require them to apply knowledge and skills from various disciplines.
Incorporating activities like yoga, meditation, or quiet reflection to help students manage stress, build self-awareness, and develop emotional regulation skills.
Involving parents and community members in the educational process to create a strong support network for students.
By incorporating these elements, holistic education aims to nurture students' intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth, preparing them to be well-rounded, engaged, and responsible members of society
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holistic education - examples of schools
Holistic education schools focus on nurturing the whole child, encompassing cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. Examples include Waldorf schools, Montessori schools, and schools that emphasize experiential and service learning. These schools often integrate academic subjects with activities like mindfulness practices, physical education, and community involvement.
Examples of Holistic Education Schools and Approaches:
This approach emphasizes a developmentally appropriate, integrated curriculum that engages the head, heart, and hands. It often includes artistic activities, outdoor learning, and a strong emphasis on the arts.
This method focuses on self-directed learning in prepared environments, with teachers acting as guides. Children choose activities that interest them and work at their own pace, fostering independence and self-discovery.
This approach is characterized by its focus on in-depth projects, collaboration, and documentation of learning. It emphasizes the environment as the "third teacher," and encourages exploration and discovery through hands-on activities.
These schools offer a community-based approach, often with a focus on individuals with special needs. They emphasize holistic development within a supportive and nurturing environment.
These schools are rooted in Quaker values, such as peace, simplicity, and social justice. They often incorporate service learning and emphasize community involvement.
Scott's an anthropologist of physical-digital Harbin Hot Springs, as ethnographic field site - https://goo.gl/maps/7gSsSTweRCBo9gf87 - who also finds fascinating the internet, ideas, poetry, sociology, art, science, genetics of aging reversal and extreme longevity, philosophy, history, music, love and life ~ as well as the anthropology of information technology & counterculture :) -
scottmacleod.com ... Am also the president or head of, and professor at, MIT OCW-centric wiki World Univ & Sch (& Academic @WUaSPress, planned in 7,164 living languages with machine translation, aka the WUaS Corp) planning free online degrees in ~200 countries & in their main languages, where you can wiki-teach, or wiki-learn, or wiki-create - https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Subjects (see too: http://www.scottmacleod.com/yoganotations.html in exploring questions of Yoga & wisdom). Identity-wise, a Nontheist Friendly Quaker - a NtF or NtQ - with Unitarian Universalist sympathies as well, and an academic