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Patrick Robinson : Points of view
by Patrick Robinson
Photographer/writer/journalist Patrick Robinson has a point of view.
Episodes
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The Monsters We Build
A 1956 Science Fiction Forbidden Planet has lessons for those working on AI systems today.
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Betty made me happy; Selling her made me sad
Cars, especially for men, are like timestamps of a period life. They carry many memories both good and bad... but when you love the car it hurts to let it go.
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The Menashe family, an appreciation
Jack and Linda Menashe and their large extended family of relatives, friends and seemingly everyone they ever met prove that great people are that way because they treat others with love and respect.
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What's next for 60 Minutes? Here's my suggestion
The settlement of the lawsuit by CBS with the Trump Administration is a travesty and a true low point for journalism. But there's a way to not only save face but use this sad turn of events to the nation's advantage.
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Why Zelenskyy was concerned
Some history explains why security for Ukraine matters
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The democratization of media
Media has been democratized but it has led to more division
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The future faster
Artificial intelligence is moving very quickly and we are not prepared for what it will bring. We need to be.
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The punch of emotions
Emotions can cement memories. That makes it your responsibility to make others feel good
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The Angel Bed
Each of my brothers and I slept in what our parents called The Angel Bed. It was a simple bed but we each learned a lot there.
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What if we were attacked like Israel?
How would the United States deal with an attack similar to the one Israel suffered?
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The epidemic of wrong
We all know when we are doing the wrong thing. Yet we seem to be doing more wrong things than ever before. Perhaps we need an effort to remind us to do what’s right.
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The Dickhead Adjustment
People intentionally behaving badly won’t change simply because we get angry and lash out.
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What happened to American whimsy?
Gentle humor seems to be in short supply these days
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Speed kills
Slow down, you move too fast
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Breaking news
What is value to you in breaking news? It’s way less than you might think
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The journalistic standard
You can easily be the victim of seeing only one side of something if you only pay attention to information you agree with
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Evil must be met head on with more than just guns
Empathy and compassion are the only way forward after evil is destroyed
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Facebook and identity theft
It’s easy to think you are not vulnerable… but you most certainly are.
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Even if
Mistrust is like a cancer. Sowing it is evil
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Living for your cells
We are a collection of many cells. You in fact are a neighborhood.
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Happy birthday to me
Time in life adds perspective and makes you grateful
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What do you think of the police?
The way we see the police is at odds with how they see themselves. The answer is more information
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Yield to your right and other lessons we seem to have forgotten
The government has a role to play in helping us all get along
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Institutionalized lying
For a democracy to function we must be able to trust what we are told
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New Depression Blues
I’ve been a songwriter for a long time. Not a good one mind you. But in 1982 I wrote one with my friend and brother that taught me a lot.
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Stay uncertain
Whatever you believe, it’s a good idea to remain unconvinced you are completely right.
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Harry and me
The cutting edge in the 80’s was an important time
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The need for human thinking inside machines
AI and machine learning have the potential to change major aspects of life. But that means thinking very hard about the humanity we install too
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Grateful for close calls
When you have come close to death you appreciate life more
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Believe it to see it
Plant your ideas in fertile ground and keep on believing.
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Be kind not coarse
The only way to counteract the growing rudeness is through kindness
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My lucid dream
I had a lucid dream about my brother who passed away last year. He came to see me and make some repairs.
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Entitled and angry is no way to go through life
Entitled people need to stop. Others need to walk away from them.
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Heidi Williams; A last portrait
Sometimes being there is what matters most
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Weaponizing partisanship
Your political hatred is being used
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Nicodemus
My father had many stories from his childhood and some are pretty funny.
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What does hate accomplish ?
Hate destroys, love builds.
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The ripple effect of anger
The way we respond to stress doesn't have to be all emotion all at once. By learning to step back a moment we can all reduce the anger around us.
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The boy with the sewed on foot
My father Gerald S. Robinson loved his childhood and wrote about it often. This is one of his stories.
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Preventing gun violence
A national call center and awareness campaign along with a national red flag law can save many lives
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Fixing the primary issues around homelessness
I believe that proximity is a primary issue regarding drug use and crime associated with homelessness. Here’s my suggestion on how to address that.
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Selfishness vs Altruism
Your words define your reality. Where do yours fit?
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How much bandwidth do you have?
Letting yourself be manipulated by people and companies who want to use you to make money is just foolish.
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Human intent
What you intend has consequences
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Wrong is wrong
One political party is attempting to create an autocracy in America. We must oppose this effort in every way
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Covid isn’t deadly enough
When is it enough to take seriously?
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Parades and pride and pushing
When you get roped into something just keep pushing until it’s over
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Flow
Creating art is often done by entering a state of mind where ideas flow freely.
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Too much politics
Why infuse politics into everything? Step back the next time you want to have an argument.
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Context
Critical thinking means seeing beyond your own feelings of loyalty and trust.
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