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Written by Rita Kurtz, Ph.D. (in progress)

• artificial intelligence,
• ai,

 

 

April 29, 2024 

The woman in the photograph above is not real, but she

has the ability to compete in a beauty contest.  

(Instagram: @sika.moon, April 2024)

 

The World’s First AI Beauty Pageant is here.

Mental Health Monday and the virtual world.

 

 

 

Miss AI is here.

     Are we ready for AI contestants to compete in a beauty contest?

     The first-ever artificial intelligence beauty pageant will be chosen by a computer program to vie for the title of "Miss AI."

     The World AI Creator Awards (WAICA) and its founding partner, the AI entertainment subscription platform Fanvue, are launching a series of awards, the first of which is thiscompetition. AI Creator Super Models make $100K+, have thousands of faithful followers, and are beautifully stunningl, but they are all AI-generated. Bro, they're not even real. 

 

 

("Miss AI" International AI Creator & $100,000

Fanvue earner)

Photo: WAICA, May 1, 2024).

 

     

     Ethically and morally, this contest could raise concerns regarding self-esteem to human women, young ladies, and girls. Glamour magazine, a magazine designed to highlight female topics, suggests that extensive research and analysis highlighting the detrimental effects of beauty pageants on mental health, such as low self-esteem, negative body image, and eating disorders (Ashley Moser, a certified therapist and clinical education specialist at The Renfrew Center) (Sinay, 2024). These pageants were human based. Now we have an AI pageant.

     Additionally, the pageant is not only based on beauty, but also social clout, the more likes and followers, the better. These concerns already add to mental stress and anxiety. To understand how to navigate these unfamiliar waters, we must know WHO WE ARE.

     We were perfectly made in the image of God.

     As scripture proclaims in Genesis 2:18, “Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him” (New American Standard Bible, 2021). The original helper, according to the Old Testament, was a woman as scripture proclaims in Genesis 2:22-23, “The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. The man said, “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man” (New American Standard Bible, 2021).

     Understanding that, both men and women, need to know their place and roles in this world. AI generated humanoids would never look as good with exposed wires, bolts, and gears. AI likeness to humans is considered beautiful because of the emulation of the human beauty standards. Don’t be fooled! God made it. 

     In working with a synergistic relationship with AI, we must set explicit parameters and reduce the possibility of negative consequences as we transition into a new epoch in human history. When it comes to AI ethics, morals, and its use, use good judgement and discernment. 

     You are intricately and marvelously created by the Creator of all creators.

 

 

 

References:

New American Standard Bible. (2021). Zondervan. (Original work published 1960)

 

Sika.moon [@sika.moon]. (2023, November). When did you dance in your bedroom just to enjoy life for the last time? Let‘s do it now! 😻 [Video]. https://www.instagram.com/p/C5_V4hEtqLA/?hl=en

 

Sinay, D. (2024, April 23). Artificial intelligence has come for our...beauty pageants?. Glamour. https://www.glamour.com/story/artificial-intelligence-beauty-pageant

 

WAICA, (2024, April 29).The world ai creator awards: Celebrating creators at the forefront of AI. Enter miss ai now to be part of the first ever world ai creator awards. Prizes totalling over $20k. waica. https://www.waicas.com

 

For information on WAICA: https://miss-ai.webflow.io/

 

Photos: 

The woman in the photograph above is not real, but she has the ability to compete in a beauty contest. Instagram: @sika.moon, April 2024.

"Miss AI" International AI Creator & $100,000 Fanvue earner) Photo: WAICA, May 1, 2024.

 

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#women #womenshealth #virtual #AIArtwork #follow #RitaRitaRita

 

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Rita Kurtz (Ph.D. in progress) is a Harvard University Scholar and Thought Leader in multidisciplinary and cross-sector concentrations including Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology, writing, law, psychology, neuroscience, neurotheology, ethics, morals, divinity, diversity, anthropology, and the sciences. 

Rita is an interdisciplinary researcher and recent graduate of Harvard University with a master's degree from the Faculty of Arts & Sciences department. Studying under esteemed Harvard Law School Professor Roberto Mangabeira Unger (SJD), Harvard University Law Director of Intellectual Property Allan Ryan, including Dr. Cornel West (Presidential Candidate 2024), and Dr. Arthur Kleinman (Harvard Department of Anthropology and Psychiatry), gave her well-roundedness in the interdisciplinary studies of law, anthropology, philosophy, ethics, morals, media, religiosity, and politics making her a well-prepared Ph.D. candidate. Through the acquisition of a prestigious Cross-Registration Academic Scholarship from Harvard, she gained a broader academic perspective and cultivated a profound curiosity about making scholarly contributions to the discourse surrounding difficult existential inquiries. In light of her Harvard Professor Unger's discussions on ethical, moral, and legal ramifications of utilizing artificial intelligence and the effects of the Knowledge Economy, she further investigated these topics, gaining the implications of the historical Tocquevillian perspective on the underestimation of technology's role. Historical data such as history, religiosity, and technology, piqued her interest in investigating these future issues in an effort to offer deeper research and discussions to grapple with these AI existential issues.

While at Harvard University, Rita combined her professional skills in television and film and took part in several projects, such as being selected out of several candidates, to participate in a research study at the Langer Mindfulness Lab in the Department of Psychology which delved into the intense psychological effects of news medium's impact on the consumption and conveyance of news to the public. As a researcher at Harvard, she wrote two research papers and successfully presented them to a panelist of fellow Ph.D. scientists. The first paper researched Nutraceutical Skin Therapy: Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Ganoderma lucidum, a study on how mushrooms may support youthful skin and aid in patients suffering from the autoimmune disease, sarcoidosis. The second delved into extensive research on Meat Analogues: Are We Making a Positive Political Advancement to Save the Planet? Or A Personal Health Choice that Barely Sustains Ourselves?, uncovering the unnatural ingredients masked in meatless burgers from Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger. She became a published nonfiction writer and a certified digital storyteller while at Harvard. 

In her undergraduate degree, her interdisciplinary studies in law, anthropology and philosophy, makes her a well-rounded research candidate. Her past academia undergraduate BBA studies covered a gamut of disciplines including writing legal briefs and law courses in Constitutional Law, Business Law I &II, Torts, Corporate Finance, Accounting 1 & 2, Human Resources, Business Policy, Political Science, Operations Management, Programming, Economics, Chemistry, Chemistry Lab, and Consumer Behavior. Her studies in computer programming, economics, anthropology, and philosophy, broadened her technical mindset for business.

Rita runs an online e-commerce store and is a digital content creator, gaining some experience with Python Programming language. She stays current on mainstream topics as a blogger, social media influencer, and actress/entertainer. As a world traveler, she divides her time between speaking, performing, and engaging in television, radio, and stage productions. She has covered tech news and innovations as a repeat spokesperson at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), MacWorld, and for Belkin Components, hence the nickname, “Gadget Girl.” Her past acting appearances aired on Lifetime, History Channel, Fox, and the Paramount Network, landing her on an Emmy-nominated show. Her experience in media, led to a career in television, radio, movies, stage, and writing, gained her the branding of RitaRitaRita.

As a prior executive producer, TV and radio host of a positive side of sports, life and entertainment variety show, her co-hosts included Pro-NFL players and Industry Professionals. The show broadcasted on Warner Brothers Television and Fox. Her position led to interviews with billionaires, millionaires, celebrities, professional athletes, NASCAR drivers, professional medical staff, professional attorneys, musicians, and business owners. As a headline lead singer, she has toured with Grammy-Award winning musicians, and performed the national anthem for several professional sports teams around the United States. Rita is a strong writer, researcher, listener, articulate speaker, and takes direction well. She is most recognized for the national TV commercial in which she belted opera on a bus with a guy dressed like a Scandinavian viking-JG Wentworth (877-CASHNOW).

Rita formerly worked with a private company as a Government Account Executive supplying computer networks to the U.S. military around the globe creating relationships between the civilian sector and the government. She has also worked as a Record-Breaking Executive Technical Recruiter, receiving "Recruiter of the Month" and "Recruiter of the Year," for placing the highest commission received for the company, by placing a CEO into a Fortune 500 Tech Company. Her responsibilities as an Executive Technical Recruiter placed C-level executives into major tech companies and start-ups. Her well roundedness and entrepreneurial mindset led her to running a successful bakery at the Department of Defense (DoD) Air Force Exchange.

Currently pursuing her Doctorate of Philosophy degree, with a Christian Lens on ethics and morals, in Psychology and Law, her current research interests include artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), law, ethics, morals, neuroscience, bioethics, aviation, military affairs, divinity and diversity. Her postgraduate studies at Liberty University allows her to research, analyze, test, generate new data, and the application of statistical and analytical data. Setting academic theories in psychology with a Christian worldview, opening deeper theories into more professional values, morals, ethics, behaviors, attitudes, justices, theoretical modeling, evidence-based modeling, culturally diversity standardization, leadership in trends, concepts, and methods. She is currently studying neuroscience, cognitive psychology, social-personality psychology, neurotheology, law, and statistics. Her main focus lies in self-regulation in the discipline of Health Psychology from a holistic-mind, body, spirit, and soul approach.

She is a current member of the American Psychological Association (APA), American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS), National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), Harvard Black Alumni Society (HBAS), Harvard Club of NY, Harvard Club of Southern California, and the Harvard Alumni Association. She currently resides in Beverly Hills, California. Her faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation for her life. 

 

Awards: 

• High Potential Individual Visa(HPI) holder in the United Kingdom from 2024-2026. The HPI Visa provides preferential treatment to academic elite students with a professional degree from a top-ranked Ivy League university within the past five years, expanding horizons and international business in the United Kingdom. In 2022, only 1342 applicants were accepted globally.
• SMARTscholarship 2023 semi-finalist
• Harvard Academic Cross-Registration Scholarship Award 2021
• Top 20 List on Talking Writer 2020
• Record-breaking "Recruiter of the Month" for earning the company's highest single-placement for placing a CEO, as an Executive C-Level recruiter in a Fortune 500 Tech Company.
• SEFMD Science and Engineering Award in Microbiology, (First place (level 1) and second place (level 2)

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Written by Rita Kurtz, Ph.D. (in progress)

• mental health,
• Play,
• Playtime,

CAN PLAY HELP WITH NEW NEURAL NETWORKS & RELIEVE STRESS?
A Neuroscience Perspective
Mental Health Monday

 

 

 

Rita at play in store in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

April 8, 2024

 

When was the last time you Hoola Hooped? EXACTLY! It's been awhile. Play is mostly associated with children and adolescents but play is beneficial for all ages!

A recent study by Ho (2022) suggests that engaging in play is acknowledged as a method to alleviate stress and safeguard mental health beyond childhood stages. The study engaged 19 to 25 year olds.

Findings indicate that participating in leisure activities can assist older individuals in preserving their cognitive, physical, and mental well-being by creating new neural networks (Sala et al., 2019).

Stop being so stoic and play! It may benefit you and your relationships! As with any exercise program, consult your physician regarding your health. 

 

References

Ho W. W. Y. (2022). Influence of play on positive psychological development in emerging adulthood: A serial mediation model. Frontiers in psychology, 13, 1057557. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1057557

New International Version. (2011). BibleGateway.com. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1&version=NASBTh3Sp1r1tH0v3r3d!

Sala, G., Jopp, D., Gobet, F., Ogawa, M., Ishioka, Y., Masui, Y., Inagaki, H., Nakagawa, T., Yasumoto, S., Ishizaki, T., Arai, Y., Ikebe, K., Kamide, K., & Gondo, Y. (2019). The impact of leisure activities on older adults' cognitive function, physical function, and mental health. PloS one, 14(11), e0225006. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0225006

 

 

Rita Kurtz (Ph.D. in progress) is a Harvard University Scholar and Thought Leader in multidisciplinary and cross-sector concentrations including Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology, writing, law, psychology, neuroscience, neurotheology, ethics, morals, divinity, diversity, anthropology, and the sciences. 

Rita is an interdisciplinary researcher and recent graduate of Harvard University with a master's degree from the Faculty of Arts & Sciences department. Studying under esteemed Harvard Law School Professor Roberto Mangabeira Unger (SJD), Harvard University Law Director of Intellectual Property Allan Ryan, including Dr. Cornel West (Presidential Candidate 2024), and Dr. Arthur Kleinman (Harvard Department of Anthropology and Psychiatry), gave her well-roundedness in the interdisciplinary studies of law, anthropology, philosophy, ethics, morals, media, religiosity, and politics making her a well-prepared Ph.D. candidate. Through the acquisition of a prestigious Cross-Registration Academic Scholarship from Harvard, she gained a broader academic perspective and cultivated a profound curiosity about making scholarly contributions to the discourse surrounding difficult existential inquiries. In light of her Harvard Professor Unger's discussions on ethical, moral, and legal ramifications of utilizing artificial intelligence and the effects of the Knowledge Economy, she further investigated these topics, gaining the implications of the historical Tocquevillian perspective on the underestimation of technology's role. Historical data such as history, religiosity, and technology, piqued her interest in investigating these future issues in an effort to offer deeper research and discussions to grapple with these AI existential issues.

While at Harvard University, Rita combined her professional skills in television and film and took part in several projects, such as being selected out of several candidates, to participate in a research study at the Langer Mindfulness Lab in the Department of Psychology which delved into the intense psychological effects of news medium's impact on the consumption and conveyance of news to the public. As a researcher at Harvard, she wrote two research papers and successfully presented them to a panelist of fellow Ph.D. scientists. The first paper researched Nutraceutical Skin Therapy: Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Ganoderma lucidum, a study on how mushrooms may support youthful skin and aid in patients suffering from the autoimmune disease, sarcoidosis. The second delved into extensive research on Meat Analogues: Are We Making a Positive Political Advancement to Save the Planet? Or A Personal Health Choice that Barely Sustains Ourselves?, uncovering the unnatural ingredients masked in meatless burgers from Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger. She became a published nonfiction writer and a certified digital storyteller while at Harvard. 

In her undergraduate degree, her interdisciplinary studies in law, anthropology and philosophy, makes her a well-rounded research candidate. Her past academia undergraduate BBA studies covered a gamut of disciplines including writing legal briefs and law courses in Constitutional Law, Business Law I &II, Torts, Corporate Finance, Accounting 1 & 2, Human Resources, Business Policy, Political Science, Operations Management, Programming, Economics, Chemistry, Chemistry Lab, and Consumer Behavior. Her studies in computer programming, economics, anthropology, and philosophy, broadened her technical mindset for business.

Rita runs an online e-commerce store and is a digital content creator, gaining some experience with Python Programming language. She stays current on mainstream topics as a blogger, social media influencer, and actress/entertainer. As a world traveler, she divides her time between speaking, performing, and engaging in television, radio, and stage productions. She has covered tech news and innovations as a repeat spokesperson at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), MacWorld, and for Belkin Components, hence the nickname, “Gadget Girl.” Her past acting appearances aired on Lifetime, History Channel, Fox, and the Paramount Network, landing her on an Emmy-nominated show. Her experience in media, led to a career in television, radio, movies, stage, and writing, gained her the branding of RitaRitaRita.

As a prior executive producer, TV and radio host of a positive side of sports, life and entertainment variety show, her co-hosts included Pro-NFL players and Industry Professionals. The show broadcasted on Warner Brothers Television and Fox. Her position led to interviews with billionaires, millionaires, celebrities, professional athletes, NASCAR drivers, professional medical staff, professional attorneys, musicians, and business owners. As a headline lead singer, she has toured with Grammy-Award winning musicians, and performed the national anthem for several professional sports teams around the United States. Rita is a strong writer, researcher, listener, articulate speaker, and takes direction well. She is most recognized for the national TV commercial in which she belted opera on a bus with a guy dressed like a Scandinavian viking-JG Wentworth (877-CASHNOW).

Rita formerly worked with a private company as a Government Account Executive supplying computer networks to the U.S. military around the globe creating relationships between the civilian sector and the government. She has also worked as a Record-Breaking Executive Technical Recruiter, receiving "Recruiter of the Month" and "Recruiter of the Year," for placing the highest commission received for the company, by placing a CEO into a Fortune 500 Tech Company. Her responsibilities as an Executive Technical Recruiter placed C-level executives into major tech companies and start-ups. Her well roundedness and entrepreneurial mindset led her to running a successful bakery at the Department of Defense (DoD) Air Force Exchange.

Currently pursuing her Doctorate of Philosophy degree, with a Christian Lens on ethics and morals, in Psychology and Law, her current research interests include artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), law, ethics, morals, neuroscience, bioethics, aviation, military affairs, divinity and diversity. Her postgraduate studies at Liberty University allows her to research, analyze, test, generate new data, and the application of statistical and analytical data. Setting academic theories in psychology with a Christian worldview, opening deeper theories into more professional values, morals, ethics, behaviors, attitudes, justices, theoretical modeling, evidence-based modeling, culturally diversity standardization, leadership in trends, concepts, and methods. She is currently studying neuroscience, cognitive psychology, social-personality psychology, neurotheology, law, and statistics. Her main focus lies in self-regulation in the discipline of Health Psychology from a holistic-mind, body, spirit, and soul approach.

She is a current member of the American Psychological Association (APA), American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS), National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), Harvard Black Alumni Society (HBAS), Harvard Club of NY, Harvard Club of Southern California, and the Harvard Alumni Association. She currently resides in Beverly Hills, California. Her faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation for her life. 

 

Awards: 

• High Potential Individual Visa(HPI) holder in the United Kingdom from 2024-2026. The HPI Visa provides preferential treatment to academic elite students with a professional degree from a top-ranked Ivy League university within the past five years, expanding horizons and international business in the United Kingdom. In 2022, only 1342 applicants were accepted globally.
• SMARTscholarship 2023 semi-finalist
• Harvard Academic Cross-Registration Scholarship Award 2021
• Top 20 List on Talking Writer 2020
• Record-breaking "Recruiter of the Month" for earning the company's highest single-placement for placing a CEO, as an Executive C-Level recruiter in a Fortune 500 Tech Company.
• SEFMD Science and Engineering Award in Microbiology, (First place (level 1) and second place (level 2)

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• artificial intelligence,

(This study investigates a specific market, but can open to a larger population group.)

 

 

(Rita after attending Easter Service, Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, St.Paul's Anglican

Cathedral, London, England, United Kingdom. The Bishop of London Sarah Mullally

presided over today's special Easter Service. News outlets interviewed staff for

the religious Easter service.The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE

sits in Parliament (The U.K. Government) in the

House of Lords as one of the Lords Spirituals.)

 

 

 

 

STRESSED? Have you tried prayer?

April 1, 2024

Did you know, prayer can be extremely important for controlling stress. Happy Easter season! When it comes to self-regulation of stress, prayer can be helpful (Vishkin et al., 2019, p.1050). We all struggle with some issues and levels of stress but taking time to pause, reflect, and reaching to an entity much higher than ourselves can be beneficial. Enjoy this study on prayer and petition using a heart monitor to investigate how prayer lowers and centers the body to a better-managed outcome (Kurtz, 2023).

 MANAGING BRIEF NATURALISTIC STRESSORS WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, CONSUMER-BIOFEEDBACK, HEART RATE VARIABILITY, PRAYER AND PETITION

       

Key words: Artificial Intelligence, Biofeedback, Heart Rate Variability, HRV, Self-Regulation

 

REFERENCES:

Hirsch, J. A., & Bishop, B. (1981). Respiratory sinus arrhythmia in humans: how breathing pattern modulates heart rate. American Journal of Physiology, Heart Circulation Physiology, 241, H620–H629.

Kurtz. (2023, March 12). Managing brief naturalistic stressors with artificial intelligence, consumer-biofeedback, heart rate variability, prayer and petition. 

Malhotra, V., Bharshankar, R., Ravi, N., & Bhagat, O. L. (2021). Acute effects on heart rate variability during slow deep breathing. Mymensingh Medical Journal, 30(1), 208–213.

Park, G., & Thayer, J. F. (2014). From the heart to the mind: cardiac vagal tone modulates top-down and bottom-up visual perception and attention to emotional stimuli. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, 278. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00278

 

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Written by Rita Kurtz

• SelfRegulation,
• emotional Intelligence,
• Bible,
• Proverbs,

 

Photo: Rita Kurtz 2024, United Kingdom

Artist: Joseph Hillier, Newcastle University Fine Art graduate
Generation (2005) Location: Student Forum

 

 

March 18, 2024 

Emotional Intelligence: Personal Development for Building Strong People Skills

What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EI) encompasses the capacity to comprehend, recognize, articulate, and regulate emotions (Bru-Luna, et al., 2021). In understanding self regulations, allows for better relations with one's self and others. 

As scripture proclaims in Proverbs 21:23, "Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity"(New International Version, 2011). Using Biblical wisdom calls us to be careful in our speech, heeding us with wisdom to be careful of what you say about yourself and others. 

Emotional intelligence refers to the capacity to recognize and manage one's own emotions, as well as comprehend the emotions of others. Having a high emotional intelligence (EQ) enables you to establish and nurture connections, alleviate tension within a team, resolve conflicts, and enhance job contentment.

 “Emotional Intelligence - Why It Can Matter More Than IQ" was written by American Psychologist Daniel Goleman in 1995 (Goleman, 1995).

 

 

Reference

Bru-Luna, L. M., Martí-Vilar, M., Merino-Soto, C., & Cervera-Santiago, J. L. (2021). Emotional Intelligence Measures: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 9(12), 1696. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9121696

Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence. Bantam Books, Inc.

New International Version. (2011). BibleGateway.com. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+21%3A23&version=NIV