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Absolutely right Warren Buffett “Were we to use more than 1% of my claim checks (Berkshire Hathaway stock certificates) on ourselves, neither our happiness nor our well-being would be enhanced. In contrast, that remaining 99% can have a huge effect on the health and welfare of others.” Pledge Letter My Philanthropic Pledge In 2006, I made a commitment to gradually give all of my Berkshire Hathaway stock to philanthropic foundations. I couldn’t be happier with that decision. Now, Bill and Melinda Gates and I are asking hundreds of rich Americans to pledge at least 50% of their wealth to charity. So I think it is fitting that I reiterate my intentions and explain the thinking that lies behind them. First, my pledge: More than 99% of my wealth will go to philanthropy during my lifetime or at death. Measured by dollars, this commitment is large. In a comparative sense, though, many individuals give more to others every day. - Giving Plege

Hello. I have a technological device called a Hydrothermal engine, and its development might transform almost everything in American society and worldwide. Powered by free, abundant, reliable, and infinite water, the warm surfaces of oceans, seas, lakes... and ambient air. The cost is similar to what exists, with one particularity: Primary energy is free. To do this, stop the steam from turning the turbines directly. It transmits its pressure/flow to a liquid (water, ammonia, etc.), then the liquid becomes a hydraulic system. Thus, we obtain green, abundant, and almost free electricity. It ends the need for coal, fuel, gas, wood, etc. Newsletter The Current Amped about energy? The Current provides tips to help cut your energy costs and build a safe, clean energy future. De U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Publication mensuelle

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" TOO GOOD AT GOODBYES" BY MATT-Q https://lnkd.in/gRK7quDY When it's clear that: a) it is a clear that it is a one way street where only one point of view is allowed expression, while attempts to understand better are simply dismissed as defensiveness without a chance of having the desire to listen from both sides to better understand for the sake of objectivity and holistic representation, b) When there are overarching issues not within one's control and where one appears to be the main one to blame, c) One knows one not only has done one's best, morally speaking, but also has a track record to prove that one's methods, rigour and approach works, d) Where one will not betray others nor be a pawn, that even when one holds one's head up high in terms of integrity and perseveres professionally, knowing that one has something good to offer because one has seen many through the rigours of the system, it matters little anymore e) Those whom you spend time on because you have a heart for them based on similar struggles and instead of representing you objectively, do the very opposite instead Then, it is clear it is not a two-way process of seeking to understand, but it is demonising someone without even the openness to consider that the ones who may feel empowered to assert also may have unknowingly contributed to the situation in some way. In the history of human conflicts, it is NEVER a simplistic case of just one party being responsible for any outcome. Henceforth, it is clear that no matter how one gives, perspectives are coloured and it is as if one is put on trial for something where there may be more to it than meets the eye, but there's no chance to clear the air. By then, even the best of intentions and years of tested substantive mettle, will not matter, because when someone is demonised, when everything good done is second guessed, suspected and one is made to continually seek forgiveness for something one may not be wholly responsible for contextually, there is no way forward. And the greatest tragedy of it all? There was so much potential that could have been realised if there had been better communication based on good faith. But when a stage is reached where it becomes a one way street, then even the most charitable and generous of hearts cannot simply ignore the objective truth that the relationship is not equitable, but harmful for the morale of not only one party, but especially the health of the one who has to absorb the brunt without any form of healthy recourse. By then, goodbye is the only logical choice for the preservation of one's life and for the loved ones who know the person and what they stand for. Time may prove the wisdom of certain things done because short term sentiments do not have the benefit of wisdom based on years of experience. But by then, it would be too late. #toogoodatgoodbyeslyrics #matthewqueksingapore #singaporetalent #samsmith #heartbreak #nolongerhealthy #nomeaning

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Otherwise, "good people" can find themselves stuck in bad systems. Social psychology teaches us that under "stress," "coercion," the influence of "perverse incentives," and various other factors, a kind of normalization of deviance, Stockholm syndrome, or "motivated reasoning" can warp people. UnitedHealthcare’s operations exemplify how bureaucratic isolation allows harm to persist while insulating workers from accountability. Employees are siloed into specialized roles, such as claims processing, prior authorizations, or provider negotiations, which focus narrowly on discrete tasks. This compartmentalization prevents workers from seeing how their actions contribute to broader outcomes, such as delays in patient care, denied treatments, or provider dissatisfaction. Policies framed as routine compliance normalize harmful practices, while strict adherence to cost-cutting protocols emphasizes profitability over patient well-being. The fragmentation of roles and information ensures that workers rarely witness the cumulative effects of their decisions, diffusing accountability and minimizing ethical reflection. This structure leads to real-world consequences like worsened patient health outcomes, administrative burdens for providers, and systemic prioritization of profit over care. Employees, often rewarded for meeting performance metrics rather than questioning ethical implications, cannot address or challenge these harms effectively. To mitigate these issues, UnitedHealthcare needs to foster transparency, empower workers to understand their role in the system and shift its focus from procedural compliance to patient-centered care. Such reforms could bridge the disconnect between workers’ actions and the company’s broader impacts, reducing harm and improving outcomes. The media focus on Brian Thompson's manner of death, while necessary, distracts from what other lessons could be learned from his life.

If we built a new healthcare system in the US from scratch, what would it look like? There's enough Agile and other process efficiency expertise on LinkedIn surely together we can get the bear-bones of a plan together which would address some of the many complaints about the current system (noted in the thread attached). Lets lead the country in taking collective accountability for the country's health outcomes and brainstorm together for a better system to rise "like a phoenix from the flames". Some action items, feel free to address in the comments: - Define healthcare in the context of patients receiving treatments, etc related to their health. - Process map of current healthcare system, inclusive of the variety of common and edge-case patients who utilize it, and the roles insurance, patients and doctors play in interacting with or facilitating the process at different stages - End-state goal. What should the system serve to provide in terms of deliverables and quality of life for the end user? What is the optimal outcome for the patient? - Value stream map of current healthcare process - How does a public program such as Medicare impact the current system? - How does employer-sponsored coverage impact the current system? - What would the inclusion of preventative care in general healthcare do to the overall health of the population over time? - Are there other areas of the industry than patient-facing where it could be made more efficient and lead to improved outcomes? - What studies currently exist which may help to determine better practices for a future-state system? - What are some aspects of the systems other countries use which could be explored to improve the current process in the US? - Listen to the Omnia and the Blizzard remix of Phoenix From the Flames and bask in the glory that is Justine Suissa's vocals on this legendary trance track.

The post is very manipulative or narrow minded. As it was pointed in a comment here, this is of course murder. And my post doesn't intend to justify the crime but tries to add explanations to a complex situation. 1. It implies that the murder was committed for no reason at all, everything was just fine. 2. It is possible that the victim was guilty of inhumane company policies and this is why the crime happened. 3. It is possible that the victim didn't make the policies instead they were imposed on him. But then who made them and who should actually be punished for them ? 4. It is possible that the company policies were intented for the common good. But even if this is the case, the post mentions no such thing. I wonder, because they were not ? 5. The post may have been paid for, it is hard to believe that such an ignorant post ( to say the least ) can have such an agreement among real people.