Maria José Morgado on the corruption in the Portuguese society

 A great interview (in Portuguese). 

From the Lord of the Rings

"So do all who live to see such (dark) times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us" - Gandalf

A punch to the under belly

 

Reality check. Conversa longa com o professor do puto mais velho (4° ano/público). Diz-me que há crianças naquela turma que nunca viram ou que não conhecem a Ponte Vasco da Gama. Que no agrupamento há crianças que nunca foram à praia e cujos passeios mais longe a que aqueles pais

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One of the most important gifts you can give your children is curiosity. And it is free - it only costs you a bit of time and its yield is tremendous. 

Human

Many people say that the future is about a "knowledge economy". And they are not wrong. But let me add a layer to this. On top of technical skills, constant learning, digital, knowledge (all key must-have dimensions of human capital in 202x), you need to think about empathy and human relationships - in a world where things are becoming increasingly automated, it is the ability to convey human warmth and emotions at scale (from "one on one" to "on to a billion") that will be the make-or-break differentiator. (Oh! And by the way - many times, you will need to be able to do it through #technology...)

Beliefs

I strongly believe in a Government limited by the Law and its rule, that can focus and strengthen its core competences, structuring a just, safe and innovative society, that promotes self-made success and the social ladder, but also provides a cushion so those in need are not left behind.

Coal and the gang

A really good article from CNN on coal powered energy production and how we need to stop it as quickly as possible to reach the +1.5C goal. A very good read. 

Science and Europe

It was recently published the latest Eurobarometer study about the relationship between Europeans and Science. A must read, in my opinion.