Michael Barnes

2 months ago | medium.com | Michael Barnes

Dr. Michael Barnes·Follow3 min read·--Written by ChatGPTFor decades, scientists and philosophers have puzzled over the Great Silence — the eerie absence of advanced extraterrestrial civilizations. If life is common in the universe, why don’t we see evidence of star-faring empires? The Great Filter hypothesis suggests that most civilizations self-destruct before reaching a technologically advanced stage capable of interstellar expansion. But what if this is the wrong question?

Jan 16, 2025 | medium.com | Michael Barnes

Dr. Michael Barnes·Follow3 min read·--Written by ChatGPT (prompt by Michael)In a dimly lit cave, a group of finance professionals sits chained, staring at shadows flickering on the walls. These shadows, projected by unseen forces — perhaps quarterly earnings reports, IPO roadshows, or the occasional SPAC frenzy — represent the entire world to these men. They analyze, debate, and place their self-worth squarely on the ever-shifting shapes. For these “cave dwellers,” success is a game of optics.

Oct 16, 2024 | positivehealth.com | John Graham |Michael Barnes |Ramaa Krishnan |Thomas Legrand

Brief Takes Issue 298New Touch for Resilience CourseOur brand new Touch for Resilience course has been designed specifically to build your confidence in being part of the solution when it comes to mental ill-health. We're running our very first course on November 9th & 10th in Morecambe and want it to be as accessible as possible - which is why you can book now for just £149. This is a one-off price and is only available for the next few weeks for this first course.

Mar 21, 2024 | brisbanetimes.com.au | Michael Barnes

NSW Crime Commissioner March 21, 2024 — 2.55pm, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. When it’s said Sydney is awash with cocaine, it’s understood that the hyperbole is being used to emphasise the extent of the problem. That was until hundreds of kilograms of the stuff started washing up on our beaches over Christmas. Surely, it’s time to reconsider our approach to drug regulation.

Jan 12, 2024 | medium.com | Michael Barnes

If I were to summarize Marjy’s model, which she refers to as EduHousing, it begins with the capital side — the money the parent company or “owner” raises in order to acquire and fix up the (soon to be formerly) blighted property. As she lays out in detail in her book, if there is “mission-based capital” or discounted capital that seeks to create impact as well as a return, this is key to increasing the budget for improvements while keeping rents affordable.