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If the purpose of education is to score well on a test, we've lost sight of the real reason for learning.

Friday things

Summer things #pimms

The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

Someone you know might feel lonely this holiday period. We spoke with our Chair, Associate Professor Michelle Lim about why some people may feel lonely during this time and what those around them can do to support them: endingloneliness.com.au/holidays #12DaysOfConnection

It’s the loneliest time of the year. everydayhealth.com/emotional-heal…

Have two

December 21. It’s Gravy Day! youtu.be/iYqIF2XkqKU?si…

Drop off a meal to a neighbour. A small but kind gesture can spark conversation and lead to meaningful connections. #12DaysOfConnection

You may not need to seek new connections. Get to know someone better by asking more questions about their life and interests. You might have more in common than you know! #12DaysOfConnection

The holidays can be a lonely time for some people. And that #loneliness is a major risk factor for #depression, #anxiety, and cognitive issues: bit.ly/3OZllGO #MentalHealth

Very alone.

Is your feed flooded with photos of people connecting or socialising? If you notice yourself making comparisons and it’s impacting how you feel, it might be helpful to reduce your time on social media over the coming days. #12DaysOfConnection

No one listened, because no one cared.

Alaphilippe 🙌

Forget about Tour de France, I need three weeks of these cars racing each other

Feeling lonely doesn't mean there is something wrong with you. It's our body's way of telling us we need meaningful connection. Discover ways you can foster meaningful social connections: lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au/#connection #EndingLonelinessTogether #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

Word of the day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance.

"For a successful technology reality must take precedence over public relations for nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman, on his final reports of the Challenger commission, 1986.