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Activist, writer, researcher, addicted to sharing information and facts.

Gaining power vs. Public Domain Sharing of Knowledge, as Power…

This is something I have been chewing on, now, for several months. Power does not require intelligence.  Only ruthlessness.  When I was in elementary…

Gaining power vs. Public Domain Sharing of Knowledge, as Power…

The Amazon Rainforest, Indigenous Peoples and Wildlife in Peril! – a series of short films by Barbara Crane Navarro – 10 – « Yanomami children and their community in the Amazon Rainforest » 13:16 | Barbara Crane Navarro

Yanomami mother and baby with Achiote face paint, Amazonas, Venezuela (still from film)

A film of instants of daily life of a Yanomami community in the Amazon Rainforest of Venezuela made to accompany the children’s book series: “Amazon Rainforest Magic” “La Magie de l’Amazonie” and “La Magia de la Amazonia” for ages 8 to 12 to 100!, written and illustrated by Barbara Crane Navarro

Yanomami girl fishing at the pond and babysitting her little brother (still from film)

« YANOMAMI children and their community in the Amazon Rainforest » The full 13 minute, 16 second film – (age restricted by YouTube due to ancestral Yanomami customs which include traditional nudity) interwoven with illustrations from the “Amazon Rainforest Magic” books – is here:

Yanomami child playing in the river near the communal house (still from film)

For more information about the Rainforest Art Project, please see my website here:

http://www.barbaranavarro.com

And here in a blog by Palm Oil Detectives:

 

https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/114089794/posts/3744071063

Please help protect the forests, rivers, wildlife and the lives of the Yanomami and other Indigenous peoples by boycotting ALL products from deforestation; gold, palm oil, exotic wood, gemstones, soy, beef, leather, etc.

 

Yanomami boys in a traditional vine hammock sharing wild rasha fruits in the communal house (still from film)

Thank you so much for appreciating my work!
Barbara

We can all make a difference in o

Source: The Amazon Rainforest, Indigenous Peoples and Wildlife in Peril! – a series of short films by Barbara Crane Navarro – 10 – « Yanomami children and their community in the Amazon Rainforest » 13:16 | Barbara Crane Navarro

Ils font danser leurs puissants esprits pour la protéger 🦉 — JEREMIKARUS — Barbara Crane Navarro — Tiny Life | Barbara Crane Navarro

Ils font danser leurs puissants esprits pour la protéger 🦉 — JEREMIKARUS — Barbara Crane Navarro — Tiny Life

« A única razão pela qual a floresta ainda não está se transformando no caos é que alguns grandes xamãs ainda estão fazendo seus espíritos poderosos dançarem para protegê-la » — Barbara Crane Navarro — Tiny Life «La seule raison pour laquelle la forêt ne se transforme pas encore en chaos, c’est que certains grands chamanes font encore […] […] […]

Ils font danser leurs puissants esprits pour la protéger 🦉 — JEREMIKARUS — Barbara Crane Navarro — Tiny Life

Source: Ils font danser leurs puissants esprits pour la protéger 🦉 — JEREMIKARUS — Barbara Crane Navarro — Tiny Life | Barbara Crane Navarro

Access to Information and Artificial Intelligence: Where is Jamaica heading? – Petchary’s Blog

…Jamaica Contributes to Global Dialogue on Generative AI and Its Impact on Disinformation and Misinformation at the 5th AI4IA Conference

Kingston, Jamaica – Wednesday, September 4, 2024: The 5th Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility (AI4IA) Conference, organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Information for All Programme (IFAP) Working Group on Information Accessibility (WGIA), is set to return on September 28 for the annual celebration of International Day for Universal Access to Information. The conference will convene global thought leaders, policymakers, academics, technology experts, and the general public to discuss the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its societal impact.

The fifth staging of the conference will offer an expanded programme with eight (8) satellite events in Botswana, New York, Jamaica, China, India, Colombia, Canada, and Europe, leading up to the main on-demand conference on the Gather Town platform on Saturday, September 28. With over 68 speakers worldwide, attendees can expect engaging discussions and valuable insights on how AI can foster a more inclusive and equitable future.

The Jamaica-based virtual panel is organized in collaboration with the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, UNESCO Caribbean, and the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO. Scheduled for Thursday, September 19, this panel will explore the theme “Generative AI: Impact on Misinformation and Disinformation.” The event will feature keynote remarks by Professor Christopher Charles from the University of the West Indies and include the official launch of the “Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Policy Roadmap,” a comprehensive strategy for the region.

Cordel Green, Chair of the UNESCO IFAP Working Group on Information Accessibility (WGIA), Vice-Chair of UNESCO IFAP, Conceptualizer and Convenor of the AI4IA Conference, and Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), emphasized the significance of the event, stating, “The AI4IA Conference continues to expand its global reach, addressing the most pressing issues in AI today, particularly around inclusivity, impact and ethical governance. With Jamaica leading critical discussions, we are uniquely positioned to highlight the challenges and opportunities AI presents for Small Island Developing States. Our goal is to platform diverse voices and ensure that AI innovation benefits everyone, not just a select few.”

Green further emphasized Jamaica’s active participation, stating, “Jamaica’s involvement in the AI4IA Conference underscores our commitment to advancing the responsible use of AI. We are proud to contribute to a global dialogue that addresses the challenges of AI and explores how it can be a force for good, particularly for Small Island Developing States like ours.”

Other speakers at the Jamaica panel will include Theo Chambers, lecturer, philosopher, reverend, and author of ‘Digital Pandora Box: Unleashing AI’s Total Knowledge’; Craig Perue, Research Fellow and Senior Consultant at the Mona School of Business and Management, University of the West Indies and lead author of the BCJ-commissioned ‘Digital Media and Information Literacy (DMIL)’ policy framework; Stuart Hylton, Director of Assurance and Compliance Services at Symptai Consulting Limited; Paul Hector, Advisor for Communication and Information, UNESCO Office for the Caribbean; and Paula Istruiz Cavero, Head of the Social and Human Sciences Programme, UNESCO Office for the Caribbean. Christina Williams, Policy and Legal Advisor will moderate this panel.

Following Green’s remarks, Samridhi Arora, Supreme Court Advocate in India, Rapporteur for the UNESCO Working Group on Information Accessibility, and AI4IA Conference Committee Chair, further underscored the importance of global cooperation in shaping AI’s future. She noted, “Artificial Intelligence offers incredible opportunities for progress, but it also poses significant challenges that must be addressed collaboratively and inclusively. The AI4IA Conference is a unique platform where diverse stakeholders can come together to discuss, debate, and shape the future of AI in a manner that is ethical, inclusive, and beneficial to all.”

By advancing the understanding of AI and its potential to foster inclusivity worldwide, the AI4IA Conference aims to promote UNESCO IFAP’s strategic priorities of information accessibility, information literacy, information ethics, information for development, information preservation, and multilingualism in cyberspace.

The AI4IA Conference is free to attend. To register and find more information about the event, visit the official website at  https://ai4iaconference.com/. To register for the Jamaica panel visit https://bit.ly/bcjfreewebinar.

Photo: UNESCO

Source: Access to Information and Artificial Intelligence: Where is Jamaica heading? – Petchary’s Blog