Innholdsfortegnelse for July - August 2022 i girlworks

The Deloitte report cites many women who were interviewed in AI. Feedback, generally, went something like this: “The continuous cycle of what one interviewee referred to as the “Girl Scout badges 03 phenomenon”—women needing to constantly overcome being doubted, discounted, or even ignored altogether and “get a badge” to move forward in their work—can put women in an uncomfortable and tiring position, which likely contributes to attrition and pay inequality among women in AI. As one interviewee put it, “women should not need permission” to perform their work in AI.” Clearly there is work to be done with female engagement and representation in AI. AI will be made better through diversity and companies, policy makers and academics acknowledge this fact. But it will take time. “A lot of the perception…

Trip'n Go I was at the mall with my friends and we were getting some fast food, and I was walking to our table with my tray. I don’t know what happened, but I somehow tripped over myself, which caused my tray to jiggle and made my drink fall over. It crashed onto the ground and spilled everywhere… Not only was I embarrassed, but I felt badly for the custodian who had to come over and clean it up. Secret Sauce Last year I really embarrassed myself while I was out to dinner with my family. I have allergies and for some reason they were really acting up that day, so I loaded up with tissues and took some allergy medication. But unfortunately, it didn’t really help, because right after…

Russia is a difficult country to write about in 2022. The hope for the West of 21st century after the fall of the Berlin Wall and Russia was more capital partnerships, more diplomacy - less military build-up, and military spending. But the war with Ukraine shows no signs of abating after 3 months, both sides digging in for a longer war. Sanctions against Russia have devastated economic growth, hurling average Russians into uncharted territory. The future of Russia unfolds in the news day after day in what appears to be a long siege on Ukraine. A BRIEF HISTORY The area that is now Russia has been inhabited by people for thousands of years. The first modern state in Russia was founded in 862 by King Rurik of the Rus. Rus…

Knowing about Artificial Intelligence (AI) is for everyone. The SciFi world of sentient robots may not be on the immediate horizon, but a world where robots surpass human abilities in almost all tasks, is. Given the impact of AI on every aspect of economic, social and political life, understanding the basics of AI and maintaining a level of interest in developments in the sector is smart. Part of the discussion around AI is how is might be used in an unethical way, but there is a lot of work being done in AI that provides incredibly positive solutions for all of us. What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial intelligence leverages computers and machines to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human mind. The birth of the artificial intelligence began…

Do you know that 2 of every 3 Australians will have skin cancer by the time they are 70? The summer sun is warming and welcome. Enjoying time outside with friends and family is the goal for short summer months. The sun is essential to pretty much all life on Earth, providing warmth and light to plants and animals. It even delivers vitamin D3 to your body, and improves your mood. Between climate change and the regular solar cycle (expected to reach a peak in July 2025), we must acknowledge that “the warming we are witnessing is too rapid to be linked to the Earth’s orbit, and too large to be caused by solar activity.[1] ” It’s getting hotter and exposure to the sun and heat grows alongside in many…

Tate McRae is a multi-talented artist and performer, hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Currently on tour in the Australia, the UK, and US, McRae is growing out of her dance roots into composition and lyrics. McRae’s mother taught dance so it was natural for her to start dancing at age 6. At the time the family was living in Oman, but when they returned to Canada, she began training for dance intensively at the age of 8. From 11 on she attended her mom’s dance company “YYC Dance Project” and the School of Alberta Ballet. According to the BBC, at age 11, MacRae was awarded a two-week scholarship at the Berlin State Ballet after winning the silver medal at the 2015 Youth America Grand Prix - the world’s largest student…

1 If you could go anywhere, you’d choose: a) The beach b) The mall c) A play d) The forest 2 On a hot day, you: a) Go swimming b) Stay inside c) Play outside d) Get an ice-cold drink 3 When the power goes out, you: a) Sit by a candle and read a book b) Go out for a walk/bike ride c) Sleep d) Do a puzzle 4 What’s your summer fruit of choice? a) Cherries b) Strawberries c) Watermelon d) Peaches 5 The perfect way to end a day is… a) …watching the stars b) …laughing with a loved one c) …relaxing in bed with a show d) …reading a book 6 What activity sounds the most appealing? a) Watching TV/being on the computer b) Hanging out…