La fin est proche mes amis !
Enfin, avec le concours de bistouquettes actuel entre Macron et Poutine, on se demande si on va pas partir tous collectivement vers le grand Au-Delà dans une grande gerbe de feu… Mais, si on met ça de côté, en tout cas la nôtre de fin, à titre individuel, arrivera forcement un jour 😬.
Mais quand ?
Life2vec, c’est un nouveau projet d’IA dingue qui nous vient tout droit du Danemark et qui va nous aider à répondre à cette question !
Il s’agit d’une intelligence artificielle capable de prédire des événements majeurs de votre vie, comme un décès prématuré, la naissance d’enfants, ou un mariage, rien qu’en analysant vos données personnelles. Ça a l’air d’un scénario de science-fiction, mais c’est malheureusement bien réel !
Alors comment ça fonctionne encore cette connerie ? Et bien les chercheurs ont entraîné leur modèle d’IA sur un jeu de données assez conséquant contenant les informations anonymisées de millions de Danois sur plusieurs décennies. En utilisant des techniques avancées d’apprentissage profond, Life2vec a appris à repérer des patterns dans les trajectoires de vie des gens.
Le modèle se base sur une architecture Transformer bidirectionnelle, un peu comme BERT en traitement du langage naturel. Mais au lieu de séquences de mots, il traite des séquences d’événements de vie. Chaque événement est ainsi représenté par un embedding, un vecteur numérique qui capture son sens. En analysant les relations entre ces embeddings, Life2vec peut alors faire des prédictions étonnamment précises !
Les chercheurs ont évalué leur modèle sur plusieurs tâches, comme la prédiction de mortalité précoce ou une expatriation. Les résultats sont bluffants : Life2vec surpasse de loin les modèles traditionnels, avec une fiabilité allant jusqu’à 76% ! Ils ont aussi montré que le modèle capturait des concepts haut niveau comme la stabilité professionnelle ou les troubles mentaux.
Mais au-delà de la prouesse technique, ce projet soulève des questions éthiques plutôt épineuses. Imaginez que des assurances ou des banques mettent la main sur ce genre d’outil pour évaluer leurs clients… Ça ouvre la porte à des dérives dangereuses ! Les chercheurs en sont bien conscients et appellent d’ailleurs à un encadrement strict de cette technologie.
Malgré ces risques, Life2vec ouvre des perspectives passionnantes comme nous permettre de mieux comprendre les différents facteurs qui influent sur nos trajectoires de vie et nous aider à identifier des leviers d’action pour les politiques publiques. On pourrait même imaginer des applications en médecine personnalisée ou en orientation professionnelle !
Bref, c’est un projet qui ne manque pas d’ambition et qui nous rappelle à quel point l’IA va bouleverser notre société dans les années à venir. Mais comme toujours avec ces technologies, il va falloir trouver le bon équilibre entre progrès et éthique. Et on va surtout pas demander à Najat ce qu’elle en pense.
En attendant, si vous voulez en savoir plus sur Life2vec, je vous invite à checker le code source sur GitHub des chercheurs ainsi que leur site officiel.
Les mouchoirs en tissu ont la réputation d'être sales, surtout s'ils ne sont pas immédiatement lavés et trainent longtemps au fond d'une poche. Mais, on pourrait se dire qu'ils sont plus écologiques que les mouchoirs en papier. C'est une idée-reçue.
Papiers, cartons, plastiques, barquettes, verres... On hésite parfois entre la poubelle jaune ou noire au moment de jeter un déchet. Ces quelques consignes de tri vous aideront à savoir quels produits sont recyclables, ou non.
As a parent or caregiver, you’ve likely encountered the challenge of a frustrated child. This is an experience as universal as it is daunting. Children, much like the rest of us, are not born with an innate ability to manage frustration effectively. However, recognizing and addressing these feelings in children is not just about soothing the present moment; it’s about building resilience. With the further complications brought about by the pandemic, the task of guiding children through their frustrations has become even more critical. In this article, we will delve deep into the roots and management of frustration in children, empowering you to help the young ones navigate their emotions and foster lasting resilience.
Low Frustration Tolerance (LFT) is a term that describes the difficulty some children face in handling challenging situations without becoming overwhelmed by negative emotions. If your child becomes irritable, has emotional outbursts, or throws temper tantrums more frequently than seems typical, they may be experiencing LFT. Recognizing the hallmarks of LFT is the first step in helping your child overcome these hurdles.
It’s important to differentiate between high and low frustration tolerance. Children with high frustration tolerance can weather difficulties with calm and perseverance, whereas those with low tolerance may quickly resort to anger or despair. Understanding where your child falls on this spectrum can significantly affect how you approach their frustration.
The difference between high and low frustration tolerance goes beyond the immediate reactions to stressors. It can have far-reaching implications for your child’s development, influencing everything from their social interactions to their approach to problem-solving. In the following sections, we explore these aspects more closely.
At the heart of LFT are complex brain networks and temperamental factors. Genetics and innate temperament can predispose a child to lower frustration tolerance, but so can the environment they’re growing up in. It’s crucial to comprehend the role these factors play as you navigate your child’s frustrating moments.
The influence of parenting cannot be overstated. An overly strict or permissive approach can hinder a child’s ability to self-regulate, increasing the chances of LFT. Conversely, a balanced approach can promote a healthier response to frustrations.
Knowing the signs of high frustration, such as distress at criticism, aggressive physical behaviors, or the development of irrational beliefs, is essential for early intervention. Recognizing these signs can provide you with the opportunity to step in and offer support before emotions escalate.
If LFT is not addressed, it can lead to more severe behavioral issues like oppositional defiant disorder. Such conditions can have a negative impact on all aspects of a child’s life, from academic performance to social interactions.
Besides behavioral issues, untreated LFT can lead to problems at school and with peers. Difficulty dealing with frustration can make it hard for children to concentrate on tasks or work collaboratively with others, hindering their learning and social development.
Long-term high frustration levels can also translate into mental health risks. It is important for parents and caregivers to understand these potential consequences in order to take proactive steps in addressing LFT.
Your empathetic response sets the tone for how a child manages frustration. Showing understanding and mirroring emotional regulation can teach them how to handle their feelings.
It’s not just about responding to the frustration, but doing so in sync with your child’s emotional state. This process, known as co-regulation, involves you participating in your child’s emotional experiences and helping them navigate through them. By doing so, you provide a safe space for them to learn and understand their emotions.
To foster a sense of control and capability in your child, encourage them to engage in problem-solving and to think proactively. This not only offers them strategies to deal with frustration at that moment but also helps them develop skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
A warm, consistent, and responsive parenting style is key. This kind of environment supports a child’s learning to cope with frustration positively and constructively, bolstering their resilience and ability to tackle challenges head-on.
Often, frustration can be exacerbated by unmet physical needs. Ensuring that your child is well-rested, fed, and physically healthy can significantly decrease their levels of frustration.
Teaching your child how to identify and articulate their emotions is a fundamental aspect of emotional coaching. Additionally, providing them with a suite of coping skills will enable them to deal with frustration in a healthy manner. This also highlights the importance of parenting training to better equip caregivers to handle such emotional challenges.
For children with developmental disorders such as ADHD or Autism, the strategies may need to be tailored to fit their specific challenges and needs. In such cases, professional support might be necessary to provide additional guidance.
Activities recommended by experts include breathing exercises, creating calming spaces within the home, engaging in physical activities, and using music or art as outlets for expression. These not only serve as ways to cope, but also as avenues for children to explore and express their emotions.
For some children, sensory-focused techniques such as playing with stress balls or kinetic sand might provide the necessary comfort and distraction to deal with moments of intense frustration.
Remember that each child is different, and what works for one may not work for another. It’s important to tailor these activities to your child’s preferences and needs. Check out more activities here.
Every child reacts differently to frustration, and understanding your child’s specific temperament is crucial. Your responses should be customized to their unique needs and personality.
Together with your child, work on identifying specific triggers of frustration and establish constructive responses to those situations.
Before addressing the behavior that results from frustration, it’s important to connect with your child. This means understanding their feelings and offering comfort, serving as a foundation for teaching them how to manage their emotions effectively.
Acknowledging when you need help is important. If your child’s frustration is significant and persistent, seeking additional support from child development specialists can be beneficial.
Learning to manage frustration is not a luxury; it’s an essential life skill. Through your guidance and support, your child can learn to navigate their emotions and develop the resilience necessary for a healthy and successful life.
We have touched upon various strategies and insights that are crucial for helping children cope with frustration. By adopting an empathetic and proactive approach, you can guide your child towards emotional maturity and resilience. Do you have strategies that work for your child, or are you seeking advice? Feel free to share your experiences and questions in the comments below.
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Pixar's 1998 animated film A Bug's Life celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, and National Geographic decided to mark the occasion with a new science docuseries, A Real Bug's Life, narrated by Awkwafina. As with the Pixar film, the bugs (and adjacent creatures) are the main characters here, from cockroaches, monarch butterflies, and praying mantises to bees, spiders, and even hermit crabs. The 10 episodes tell their stories as they struggle to survive in their respective habitats, capturing entire ecosystems in the process: city streets, a farm, the rainforest, a Texas backyard, and the African savannah, for example.
The genesis for the docuseries lies in a rumored sequel to the original film. That inspired producer Bill Markham, among others, to pitch a documentary series on a real bug's life to National Geographic. "It was the quickest commission ever," Markham told Ars. "They said yes literally over a weekend. It was such a good idea, to film bugs in an entertaining family way with Pixar sensibilities." And thanks to the advent of new technologies, plus a couple of skilled "bug wranglers," the team captured the bug's-eye view of the world beautifully.
According to Director of Photography Nathan Small, long tube-like probe lenses enabled the camera crew to capture footage from inside tiny cracks and holes to better document the buggy behavior. They also made better use of macro lenses. "Before when we had macro lenses, they were all quite long, and the background would be really smooshy with everything out of focus," Small told Ars. "We tried to shoot everything from very low, very wide angles with lots of context, so you can experience the world from the point of view of the animal and see how it sits in its location, rather than just a smooshy background."
Consommer de l'eau en bouteille aurait la réputation d'être meilleur pour la santé. Une nouvelle étude édifiante sur la quantité de plastiques présente dans les bouteilles d'eau rappelle à quel point c'est une idée reçue.
Comment faire de splendides paquets-cadeaux, mais en gaspillant au minimum ? Plusieurs alternatives au traditionnel papier-cadeau existent. Voilà quelques idées d'emballages réutilisables pour Noël.