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5 days ago1 min read
2025 vision
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5 days ago2 min read
Navigating a World of 8 Billion: A Short Analogy
Imagine standing on a hill at the far edge of a vast orchard, stretching as far as the eye can see. This orchard represents our world,...
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jessicagray0
Jan 124 min read
The Power of Discovery: Balancing Science and Storytelling for Societal Progress
The Power of Discovery: Balancing Science and Storytelling for Societal Progress In every era, the desire to discover and pursue truth...
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jessicagray0
Jan 73 min read
Learning from Cardinal Pell's Saga: A Cautionary Tale for Organizations
Learning from Cardinal Pell's Saga: A Cautionary Tale for Organizations The Rise and Fall of Cardinal Pell Cardinal George Pell became a...
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jessicagray0
Jan 63 min read
Your place in the world matters - The Importance of Ongoing Education: A Lifelong Commitment to Growth
With a Doctorate in Philosophy and many decades of experience, I have consistently embraced the principle of not speaking about my skills...
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jessicagray0
Dec 26, 20243 min read
Weathering the Storm: Lessons from the Ship
For years, my mother held onto a story that has guided my life. She would say, “A ship is not built to be strong and glorious while...
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jessicagray0
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Franklin road lessons - From Dusty Beginnings to a Vision Fulfilled: The Power of Transformation by Jessica Sneha Gray
There was a time in my life when I was a forgotten immigrant and a struggling student, desperately searching for a place to call home. My...
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jessicagray0
Dec 22, 20242 min read
The contradiction of flags
Commentary: The Contradiction of Flags – A Sociological Reflection As a traveling sociologist, I encounter a broad spectrum of human...
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jessicagray0
Dec 21, 20243 min read
The Crisis in Whakatane: The Fight for Maternity Care and Our Children's Future
By Dr Jessica Sneha Gray Seven years ago, a beautiful baby boy was born in Whakatane, a boy who is now growing into the kind of New...
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jessicagray0
Dec 16, 20243 min read
The Courage of Standing Alone: Reflections on Mitt Romney and Integrity
In a world often ruled by the politics of convenience, stories of courage and principle can seem rare. Yet, as someone who has spent...
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jessicagray0
Dec 5, 20243 min read
For policy makers -Marsden Fund Cuts: A Clinical Sociologist’s Perspective on Science, Society, and Well-Being
As an applied clinical sociologist straddling the worlds of science and social science, the recent cuts to New Zealand’s Marsden Fund...
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jessicagray0
Dec 5, 20243 min read
Opinion: Marsden Fund Cuts Risk Undermining New Zealand’s Well-Being and Future
(please contact if you'd like to speak further or use this article) The recent announcement of cuts to the Marsden Fund for humanities...
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jessicagray0
Nov 17, 20242 min read
The Rise and Fall of Places: A Reflection on Time, Legacy, and Humanity
The image comparison of ancient Babylon’s grandeur and its present-day ruins captures a profound truth about time and place: nothing is...
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jessicagray0
Nov 16, 20243 min read
The Last Outpost: A Symbol of Healing and Hope for all colonisations across the globe
On a bleak spring Saturday night I look outside my window ( watching handsome Patrick Swayze in the Ghost with handsome husband Lance...
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jessicagray0
Nov 15, 20242 min read
When I Needed You Most, You Didn’t Say a Word: A Reflection on True Relationships
One early morning, as I was driving to work with the dim glow of dawn barely breaking through, I found solace in the radio channel that...
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jessicagray0
Nov 13, 20244 min read
Digesting Information: What Our Minds Can Learn from Our StomachsBy Dr Jessica S Gray
Our digestive system is a well-tuned, intricate process that tirelessly extracts nutrients and energy from the food we consume. But our...
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jessicagray0
Nov 5, 20242 min read
Lessons from Guy Fawkes
Once upon a time in 1605 England, a man named Guy Fawkes found himself wrapped in the dark shadows of conspiracy. Guy, a passionate and...
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