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Kaz Fernandes

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Coder. Rock climber. Burrito connoisseur. Late-night cereal enthusiast. Loves seeing live music.

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Kaz Fernandes @kazfernandes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Soul Wun's new album is out today ❤️
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Kaleidoscope
MGMT: angus@galleryrecordings.com AU/NZ/ASIA: stix@undrctrl.com HELLO: hello.soulwun@gmail.com links → linktr.ee/soulwun
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Kaz Fernandes @kazfernandes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Just as a single stone creates ripples across a pond or a single candle can light up an entire dark room, a single moment can positively shape an entire day. And because emotions are contagious, these effects don't stop with us - our mood influences the people around us." - Tal Ben-Shahar
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Stop theorizing about your goals and actually take action | Tal Ben-Shahar
YouTube video by Big Think Clips
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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 01/10/2026
The idea that everything that exists can be built from the bottom up has long held sway among physicists. Now, a new kind of science is under construction that centres conscious experience – and might unravel the universe’s biggest mysteries. Read more: www.newscientist.com/articl...
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kottke.org @kottke.org · 01/10/2026
The best multi day hikes in the world. “As an avid hiker, who spends most of her time hiking, I have done more than 100 multi day hikes all over the world. This list includes 25 of my favorite ones.” [we12travel.com]
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The best multi day hikes in the world (2026 edition) - We12Travel
Welcome to this article with the 24 best multi day hikes in the world. This blog has been online ever since I launched my website in 2014 and has ever since been one of my popular reads.
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Kaz Fernandes @kazfernandes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
You can probably spare 4 minutes to watch this.
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5 Everyday Choices With A Surprising Impact On The Planet
YouTube video by BBC Earth Science
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Daily Stoic @daily-stoic.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How to overcome adversity (According to Marcus Aurelius) 1. Use it to do good for others 2. Be ruthlessly objective 3. View everything as an opportunity 4. Cultivate an inner citadel 5. Take it action by action 6. Prepare for the worst 7. Focus exclusively on what is in your power
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Wectar @wectar.com · 30/09/2026
Life is a succession of lessons, which must be lived to be understood. —Ralph Waldo Emerson #RalphWaldoEmerson #life
lunar delight
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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Life is better when we find something to look forward to. Join us for Optimistic October and discover ways to stay hopeful, even in uncertain times 🌈 actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober
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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 28/09/2026
Who are you? If you're like most of us, answering that question is a lot trickier than it sounds. Here's why, and how to begin acting from authenticity instead of automatically performing roles. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trau...
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The Identity Crisis So Many of Us Face
Often, identity is not who we are but how we learned to survive.
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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Sometimes all it takes is a change of perspective. Instead of saying, “I failed,” try saying, “I learned something I didn’t know before.” Not everything that goes wrong is a step backwards. Sometimes it’s simply a lesson that helps us take the next step forward.
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Nature @nature.com · 26/09/2026
Artificial-intelligence systems can generate hypotheses, design experiments and analyse data — but humans still need to decide what makes sense go.nature.com/4hLtEqL
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AI co-scientists are revolutionizing how research is done
Nature - Artificial-intelligence systems can generate hypotheses, design experiments and analyse data — but humans still need to decide what makes sense.
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Our World in Data @ourworldindata.org · 25/09/2026
Shortly after the end of the last great ice age — 10,000 years ago — 57% of the world’s habitable land was covered by forest. That’s 6 billion hectares. Today, only 4 billion hectares are left. The world has lost one-third of its forests, an area twice the size of the United States.
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Kaz Fernandes @kazfernandes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Lottie McLeod's new EP is out today ❤️ soundcloud.com/lottiemcleod...
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The Boathouse
Listen to The Boathouse by Lottie McLeod #np on #SoundCloud
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Kaz Fernandes @kazfernandes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
💯
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Quietly Opt Out of Consumerism and Tell No One
YouTube video by Seve - Sunny Kind Journey
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Resilience @resilience.org · 22/09/2026
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Restoring nature is our only climate solution
Almost everything we’re doing to cause climate change involves technology. So, predictably, we’re looking to alternative technologies to solve what is arguably the biggest dilemma humanity has ever created for itself. What if more technology will actually worsen the problem in the long run? In this article we will see why trees, soil, and biodiversity are our real lifelines.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Mental health conditions are lasting longer today than they did a decade ago
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Mental health conditions are lasting longer today than they did a decade ago
Recent research indicates a troubling trend: common mental health conditions like anxiety and depression are lasting substantially longer today than they did a decade ago. The findings highlight growing challenges for long-term recovery and psychiatric care.
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kottke.org @kottke.org · 21/09/2026
Relationships are key to human happiness. “The top five [determinants of subjective well-being], ranked in order of impact, were romantic and familial relationships, financial situation, work, community and friends, and health.” [thereader.mitpress.mit.edu]
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Across Cultures, One Key to Happiness Stands Out
Decades of global surveys point to a single, consistent foundation of well-being: our relationships.
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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 20/09/2026
Just a couple of minutes of walking around or stretching every hour can improve memory and attention span
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Short bursts of exercise can boost your cognition | New Scientist
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 20/09/2026
In a world where you can be anything, be kind to nature. From climate change to disasters, our planet is under pressure, yet nature holds the key to resilience and life itself. Be part of the solution and take action: www.unep.org/topics/nature-action
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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 20/09/2026
Fewer people are reading for pleasure, but getting lost in a good book has repeatedly been linked to substantial cognitive benefits
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Reading for pleasure boosts memory, empathy and mental health | New Scientist
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 20/09/2026
Scientists worried about impact of AI on deep thinking as a new study shows early effects on learning
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Asking AI to do the hard work risks your brain health, neuroscientist warns
A study has found AI use lifted homework scores and completion rates but also led to a drop in exam performance. Neuroscientist James Vickers says there are clear problems with offloading mental labour to AI.
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Inc. Magazine @inc.com · 19/09/2026
As AI accelerates, humans must develop the wisdom, judgment, and maturity to grow alongside increasingly powerful technology. trib.al/WK55St3
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As AI gets faster and more powerful, the leaders who develop human judgment, wisdom, and trust may gain the advantage technology can't provide.
As AI accelerates, humans must develop the wisdom, judgment, and maturity to grow alongside increasingly powerful technology.
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MIT Technology Review @technologyreview.com · 19/09/2026
Quantifying our lives is easier than it’s ever been. But a philosopher of games warns that external metrics and data can never capture what’s truly important.
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The inevitable weakness of metrics
Quantifying our lives is easier than it’s ever been. But a philosopher of games warns that external metrics and data can never capture what’s truly important.
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Unofficial Guardian (UK) Bot @guardian-uk-rss.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Talk less, listen more and six other top tips on giving good advice
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Talk less, listen more and six other top tips on giving good advice
Are you someone who thinks they have all the answers? Is your experience relevant here? Experts on the questions to ask yourself before giving advice
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Everyday physical activity is linked to a major boost in energy and mood
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Everyday physical activity is linked to a major boost in energy and mood
By analyzing nearly a million hours of movement data, researchers found that everyday activities like walking and chores frequently coincide with higher energy levels, highlighting a deep, bidirectional link between physical activity and emotional well-being.
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Quotes from the Forum @stoicquotes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🌿 Stillness in Marcus Aurelius's words: “Change and flux constantly remake the world, just as the incessant progression of time remakes eternity.”
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Open Culture @openculture.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How Reading Changes the Way Your Brain Works
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How Reading Changes the Way Your Brain Works
Reading is unnatural. This will hardly come as a surprise to any child trying to put off his homework for just one more hour of watching other kids play Minecraft.
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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"Life is meant to be a vibrant, deeply felt, growing mosaic of long, meaningful moments." Brendon Burchard quote Kaoru Yamada artwok
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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"Degrowth" doesn't mean we want everyone to be poorer. It means we SHRINK what is killing us,fossil fuels, fast fashion, industrial waste And EXPAND what makes us human,care, education, art, local food.
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Maria Popova @mariapopova.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Stoic key to fulfilling your destiny www.themarginalian.org/2023/02/06/s...
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The Stoic Key to Fulfilling Your Destiny: Seneca on Nature and Human Nature
“The mind enjoys the complete and perfect benefit of its human destiny only when… entering the secret heart of nature.”
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Quanta Magazine @quantamagazine.org · 14/09/2026
What happens in our brains during a moment of insight? www.quantamagazine.org/how-your-bra…
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Quotes from the Forum @stoicquotes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately.” – Seneca #stoic #philosophy #wisdom
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Greenpeace International 🌍 @greenpeace.org · 11/09/2026
The answer to the Iran energy shock is NOT MORE OIL AND GAS. It is: 🟢 Decentralised renewable energy and battery storage 🟢 Fossil-free farming 🟢 Free public transport funded through windfall taxes on war profits 🟢 A ban on private jets and mega-yachts 🟢 Cutting plastic production
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Prof Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
There’s something encouraging about the idea of ‘positive tipping points’. We’ve seen clean energy go from niche to mainstream surprisingly fast. The question really is whether we can push those changes quickly enough to stay ahead of climate change damage. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists
Global shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans
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WellnessDay.App @wellnessday.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Compound Effect Summary
The Compound Effect Summary
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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Happy World Mindfulness Day 2026! 🥳 This is your reminder to slow down, pause, breathe and be here, right now. A few minutes a day can calm your mind and give you fresh perspective. Mindfulness also helps with mood, focus and sleep. Wishing you a mindful day ahead 🧘‍♀️🧠🩷
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 12/09/2026
Australia among safest countries in the world when global disaster strikes
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What makes Australia one of the safest countries in a doomsday scenario?
From nuclear winter to asteroid strikes, Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if, or rather when, a global catastrophe strikes. But researchers warn no country would escape unscathed.
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Breezie @breeze420.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty." -Albert Einstein
A photo of a calm area near a forest. There are trees on both sides of a stream and mountains with trees in the background. An area of grass is in the foreground.
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Nicolas Robert @robertsnickc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“Reading is discovering one's own riches and one's own possibilities through the words of others.” ~ Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz (1894-1980) #Painting, ‘Reader on the Train’ by Edward Hopper, 1965.
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Kaz Fernandes @kazfernandes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
RØRY's new album is out today ❤️ soundcloud.com/rory71718/se...
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BLOODLETTING
Listen to BLOODLETTING by RØRY #np on #SoundCloud
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Nature @nature.com · 10/09/2026
“If we put ourselves in a position where we have machines that are smarter than us, and they are running around without our control, some of what they do will be incompatible with human life,” says Andrea Miotti, founder of the non-profit ControlAI. go.nature.com/4yutEB8
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AI doom warnings are getting louder. Are they realistic?
Researchers are increasingly sounding the alarm that artificial intelligence could end humanity. But such doomsday warnings carry their own risks.
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Ursula K. Le Guin Bot @leguinbot.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
You can’t crush ideas by suppressing them. You can only crush them by ignoring them. By refusing to think, refusing to change.
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AusTubers 🦘 @austubers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
R U OK? Today is a reminder to check in on your mates, your fellow creators and the people in your communities. But please don't let today be the only day you ask. R U OK? Day helps raise awareness, but looking out for each other is an all year thing. Check in today. Keep checking in tomorrow.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 08/09/2026
When AI generates more code than humans can read, who is truly accountable for what ships to production?
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Will Junior Engineers Learn Enough in an AI-First Coding World?
Companies rethink how early-career engineers can get vital coding experience
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Salty MacTavish @saltymactavish.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
It’s weird what we’re supposed to think is important.
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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 03/09/2026
A new study reveals thousands of native animals are taking up residence in Australian homes.
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Your house may be a haven for wildlife. It’s time we design homes with nature in mind
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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“We have seasons when we flourish and seasons when the leaves fall from us. Given time, they grow again.” Katherine May Self-care can be a pause, fresh air, gratitude, letting go or noticing what’s working; what small act of care will you choose this September? 🧡 Art by Positively Present
Illustrated September self-care checklist on a white background, headed “September Self-Care” in black lettering. Colourful hand-drawn prompts include calling a friend, telling someone “I love you”, writing about how you feel, celebrating what’s working, eating something healthy, letting the past go, taking time out, going outside, wearing something comfy, looking at pretty art, letting go of negative thoughts, drinking warm tea, remembering how far you have come, slowing down, not overbooking, listening to happy music, complimenting yourself, remembering that it’s temporary, considering how lucky you are and being your own cheerleader. Small autumnal illustrations include leaves, an acorn, apple, warm drink, stars, rainbow, mushroom and balloon.
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Our World in Data @ourworldindata.org · 02/09/2026
Moore’s Law is the observation that the number of transistors on computer chips doubles approximately every two years. It is not a law of nature, but an observation of a long-term trend in how technology is changing. Gordon E. Moore, the co-founder of Intel, first described it in 1965.
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Island Girl (IG)🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @tenoaks6.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
sometimes just standing outside, feeling the air, and letting our minds wander is the very best thing we can do for ourselves... #photography #wellbeing #nature #humannature #thicktrunktuesday #escapingrealityisgood #selfcare
Two old, tall & dug in trees form a gateway of sorts on a forest trail. The trees roots reach towards each other creating a bit of a bumpy start. Rust coloured leaves are strewn throughout the red dirt path which winds it's way from shadow to sunlit ferns handing onto their green. The distant forest is visible,dense & welcoming.
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Neuroscientists demonstrate that logical reasoning does not require language
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Neuroscientists demonstrate that logical reasoning does not require language
A new study of healthy adults and patients with severe aphasia shows that the human brain uses distinct networks for processing language and solving complex logic puzzles, challenging the long-held idea that we think in words.
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