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Writing Updates (Mental Health / A.I. / Fixing Cohesion in Society/ National Publishing): Back to work. I will be focusing on national publishing going forward to get my work out to new and broader audiences. I self-published the last two years as an act of public service knowing others in DC would use them to inform their own ideas. Now its time to take that to other bigger audiences outside D.C. To those lawmakers and thought leaders in D.C. who have relied upon them, you will still be able to find them through my website and subscription list. My first series will focus on #mentalhealth. In short, we are still getting it wrong enough. New insights are coming from me including a #newmodel for overcoming the mental health crisis and payment model too. Working with a multi-disciplinary team on this. Its quite fascinating how very wrong we are on this subject. Magnitudes. On that, one word of caution to the The White House and others pushing #somatics and workforce #professionalization as the solution. Maybe you are right, and I am seeing this wrong, but at best I see this as a great tool paired with a flawed philosophy. Advice: leave door open for a pivot due to this being minimized in hindsight. And thank you for putting a spotlight on this. On #artificialintelligence, I am seeing good work but not sure its advancing where it needs to go. The Paragon Institute piece was great - they get it better than most on the economics via "incident to" and it is definitely going to move the ball forward. I do wish they would have understood it to be an "all of the above" opportunity. I am seeing some missed opportunities on the economics side by viewing the issue as an either/or. Finally, to David. Greenberg and all my fellow humans - the answer to your thoughtful question last week about my experiences over the last five years and what it means for my altruism going forward is: I want to spend the next three decades fixing society with my ideas and insights. Thats driving me now. Before it was "how do I find the money to be an altruist" which was safer but more limiting. Now I am seeking to satisfy them separately so I don't take away from the altruism. I don't have all the answers and certainties I want in life, but now the fear associated with that is gone. And this sense of purpose now driving me is the greatest gift I could have ever given myself. Its magic in a way. This sense of others motivates me to waive and smile at strangers to promote position connection in a stranger's day (paying it forward), and the reason I have self-published the last two years (as a way to help support those consultants and lawmakers in DC like i used to do on Capitol Hill). Now I have bigger sights. Everyone is in scope. Fasten your seat belts. Nothing like seeking to shape national discourses via altruism to get the excitement up! P.S. Huge Thank you to Danielle Ruckert for her wisdom and guidance over the past year. If you don't know her, you should.

A life & professional update: 3 months before the pandemic I was hit by a driver and suffered a debilitating concussion. A week before I had told my employer I was starting my own business. So no going back. Lack of access to medical care during COVID-19 made it much worse. 5 years of daily nausea, brain fog, mood swings, problems putting things together verbally - a daily hell frankly. And the means to help reduce symptoms a bit each day so I could work was medication for the concussion that made me hyper and sometimes talking so fast that it made it hard for people to engage for long periods. 6 months ago, my mom starved to death over a period of 60 days because of dementia. Maybe the worst part was the anger in her eyes toward me during those days. Lot to handle. Lot of friendships and working relationships shaped by those events. And a tremendous opportunity for personal growth. Now the Good News… …today the concussion and those symptoms are finally going away. Huge improvements across the board. So grateful in spite of it all. This process has led me to find my purpose in life pushing me forward. That purpose is to fix the things that are neglected. To try and solve problems in ways that invite all to participate. I am not going to try and monetize it first - just do it. And let the chips fall where they may. Think my fears about money and identity are gone now which is a catalyst. And maybe that’s the biggest gift. Thank you to those who lent an ear or shoulder while I was going through this. I didn’t feel comfortable then letting you into this hell, but I do now as a way of saying thank you. Because everything I do from this day until the day I die will be upon your shoulders. Sincerely, Robert James Horne

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Introduction: The Incident at the Intersection—A Real-World Dilemma Navigating through San Francisco's foggy streets, an autonomous vehicle faces a sudden, critical decision as a pedestrian crosses unexpectedly at a dimly lit corner. This moment isn't from a futuristic tale; it's a present-day reality, highlighting the profound challenges AI systems face today. Such scenarios underscore the necessity for AI to perform with sophisticated human-like reasoning. This newsletter explores the intricate interaction between human cognition and artificial intelligence, focusing on how we can harness AI to make ethical, life-altering decisions effectively. Join us as we cover: - The facets of human and AI reasoning. - The emotional and psychological impact of AI in everyday life. - Case studies like AlphaFold 3’s revolution in biomedical research. - Predicting future AI breakthroughs. - The importance of an interdisciplinary approach in AI development. Stay connected and informed with the latest insights and discussions in AI and Healthcare. Subscribe to Our Newsletter https://lnkd.in/efhsEp_f on LinkedIn. #AI #Healthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanCognition #Technology #Innovation #BiomedicalResearch #FutureOfAI #EthicalAI #InterdisciplinaryResearch Robert Horne, Forest Hill Labs: A Health Market Intelligence, Policy, and Thought Leadership Consultancy, The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH)

BREAKING: Walmart is shuttering all 51 health centers along with its virtual care services, the retail giant announced Tuesday morning