Pumula Guest Farm Blog

Discussions on news of the area, Pumula Guest Farm and travelling in general. And other stuff the queen finds amusing.

Gaan Kaalkop

Posted on Mon May 31, 2021.

Lees Max du Preez se bulletin oor kaalkop wees.

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Vaccine Myths

Posted on Mon May 31, 2021.

It is hard to fully appreciate how vaccines have revolutionized modern medicine. The long schedule of vaccines may seem like a hassle, and rumors about harmful effects unnerve parents. But, the fact is, vaccines have helped save millions and millions of lives. Just a few generations ago, people lived under the constant threat of deadly infectious diseases, like smallpox, polio, and hepatitis.

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30 Day Writing Challenge

Posted on Fri April 24, 2020.

Therapy

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Can we teach machines to be moral?

Posted on Tue October 1, 2019.

"No, and that’s a worry with the rise of Artificial Intelligence"

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Ted Talk - What makes a good life

Posted on Mon May 27, 2019 in TED Talk.

"What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it's fame and money, you're not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you're mistaken. As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk, he shares three important lessons learned from the study as well as some practical, old-as-the-hills wisdom on how to build a fulfilling, long life."

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