THE SIMPLIFICATIONS PROJECT

TL;DR:  Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects movement, balance, and posture, causing tremors, stiffness, and slow movements. Symptoms can be managed with medications like Levodopa or procedures such as deep-brain stimulation , but there is currently no cure. Ongoing research into brain function aims to develop better treatments. Key Terms  Basal ganglia : The part of the brain that controls movement and coordination. Dopamine : A brain chemical that helps cont

TL;DR :  Mental health conditions can be identified through techniques like Natural Language Processing  and  Phenotyping . The use of chatbots can help to target individuals with mental health challenges (like anxiety or depression), and evidence has shown that chatbots can be very effective in their treatment. In the future, we expect to see AI and digital technology continue to positively impact mental health care.  Key terms : Chatbot  Digital Phenotyping  Natural Languag

TL;DR: This research was conducted to determine how workers could change the negative perspective of disabled animals for the public. The findings indicate that there are ways to do this and show which is most effective. Key terms :  Contact theory Transfer Theory Ableism Speciesism Introduction  Zoos and aquariums care for many injured or disabled animals, but workers struggle with connecting the animals with the visitors, who often express neutral or negative attitudes. Dis