Sentences with phrase «for improving the human condition»

We at Scientific American share that belief in science as a system for improving the human condition.»

«Integrating the biology and the social science of how humans make decisions is one of the most promising frontiers for improving the human condition,» says Jean - Laurent Rosenthal (PhD» 88), the Rea A. and Lela G. Axline Professor of Business Economics and the Ronald and Maxine Linde Leadership Chair of the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Not exact matches

For as well as theoretical reflection on the moral significance of a decision, there are other ways and means by which a human being can either become clear about the rightness and conformity to God's will of a decision, or at least improve the conditions for its correct formation: the general cultivation of courage, unselfishness, self - denial, the practice of the art of making vital particular decisions which can not be deduced by purely theoretical consideration as this art is taught by the masters of the spiritual liFor as well as theoretical reflection on the moral significance of a decision, there are other ways and means by which a human being can either become clear about the rightness and conformity to God's will of a decision, or at least improve the conditions for its correct formation: the general cultivation of courage, unselfishness, self - denial, the practice of the art of making vital particular decisions which can not be deduced by purely theoretical consideration as this art is taught by the masters of the spiritual lifor its correct formation: the general cultivation of courage, unselfishness, self - denial, the practice of the art of making vital particular decisions which can not be deduced by purely theoretical consideration as this art is taught by the masters of the spiritual life.

More to the point, for educators in these troubled times, is David Griffin's trenchant observation that those who seek to improve the human condition dare not ignore the transcultural proclivity to evil deep within the human heart and the strong element of competition in finite existence.

In an improving state of the human mind, the influences are constantly on the increase which tend to generate in each individual a feeling of unity with all the rest; which, if perfect, would make him never think of, or desire, any beneficial condition for himself in the benefits of which they are not included.

If improving the human condition is the reason for affirming growth, would it not be better to let that be our aim?

Foods for Athletes — BlackMP's mission is to improve the health of the human condition.

The wineries we represent embrace sustainable eco and social practices, doing their part to help preserve lands for future generations while improving the human condition now.

It opens doors for new perspectives, describes pitfalls and successes and gives practical small steps one can take in order to effect change and improve the human condition.

A growing number of camps are offering leadership training experiences for young adults, and organizations such as Global Works and Onshore Offshore Expeditions have created camping experiences that include community service programs where young people can work to improve the human condition and preserve the environment.

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The hope is that monitoring macaque lead can improve conditions for humans and monkeys alike.

A thorough comparison of adverse food reactions in humans and animals offers insight into the risk factors for the development of the condition, and can thus lead to improved recommendations for the prevention and treatment of adverse food reactions in animals and humans.

As a result of the finding, researchers can also use Mauritian cynomolgus macaques to improve stem cell transplant outcomes for human patients with other blood - related conditions such as leukemia and sickle - cell disease.

The gizmos they covered may have demonstrated a desire to improve some aspect of the human condition but these inventions seem to lack some aspect of true usefulness or efficiency, or they were simply a more expensive method for getting the same result that could be achieved with existing and cheaper tools.

Delegates at this year's Insigneo Showcase (May 5, 2016 at The Octagon Centre in Sheffield) will hear how in silico medicine — computer simulations of the human body and its disease processes — can help improve diagnosis and prognosis for conditions like Parkinson's and pulmonary vascular disease.

About Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation The mission of Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation is to improve mobility, independence and quality of life for individuals with motor and sensory deficits caused by neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

About Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation The mission of Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation is to improve mobility, independence and quality of life for individuals with sensory and motor deficits caused by neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

c3) dedicated to supporting Washoe's remaining family, Tatu and Loulis, in their home at Fauna Foundation; studying communication in all primates and ways to improve captive conditions for all apes; and promoting peaceful coexistence between human and non-human animals through education and awareness.

Coupled with the substantial number of animal studies that show improved blood sugar regulation following strawberry intake, as well as the low GI value for strawberries and their provision of nutrients like folate, we expect to see future studies that document the benefits of strawberries for lowering risk of type 2 diabetes in humans, and also perhaps also for improved blood sugar regulation in persons already diagnosed with this condition.

In 2012, he received the Heinz Award for his contributions to improving the «human condition» and was among the inaugural inductees into the U.S. News & World Report STEM Solutions Leadership Hall of Fame.

«ASCD believes that the time is right to raise our collective voices to support a more holistic and humanistic approach to education that inspires imagination, improves the human condition, and creates a more just world,» said Sean Slade, senior director of global outreach for ASCD.

We're campaigning against horse slaughter for human consumption in Canada and Europe, and improving conditions for working equines in Haiti and Latin America.

Just as in human medicine, these risks are extremely low nowadays due to the combination of new and improved anesthetic medications, high - quality monitoring equipment, the use of pre-anesthetic blood testing to diagnose underlying health conditions that may put the patient at higher risk, and ongoing continuing education for doctors and staff.

When 2,000 pet owners were educated about the human health benefits of pet ownership: 92 % said they were more likely to maintain a pet's health, including keeping up with vaccines and preventive medicine 89 % said they were more likely to maintain a pet's health, including regular check - ups with a veterinarian 88 % said they were more likely to provide a pet with higher quality nutrition 51 % said they were more likely to purchase pet health insurance 62 % said they were less likely to skip visits to the veterinarian 89 % said they were more likely to take better care of a pet «When people find out that pets improve heart health, decrease stress, help alleviate depression and address specific conditions that include autism, PTSD and Alzheimer's, they become more focused on caring for their pet's health,» said HABRI Executive Director, Steven Feldman.

We made that pact with human beings several millennia back, to work in cooperation for the improved conditions of both species.

As 2011 draws to an end, it's worth reviewing my goals for this blog and my view that humanity's fast - spreading web of communication tools — despite plenty of growing pains — is bound to improve the human condition, including the quality of our relationship with our environment.

These so - called «leaders» have to stop following fossils and drop them for renewables with slogans involving job creation, new technology and the improved human condition.

Arguing for or against what causes global warming isn't particularly useful, let's focus on how to improve the human condition and standards of living, indeed living for future generations and work cooperatively with nature and each other, not mindlessly pollute and degrade or diminish what we have, often to gratify wants, not just needs.

«Weather modification is generally considered to be the deliberate effort to improve atmospheric conditions for beneficial human purposes.

Let's throw out CO2 from the equation for the moment as a by - product of the real problem and reframe the debate around what if anything can be implemented to save the taxpayer some money and improve the human condition.

The wider challenge for the field is that all artificial intelligence research is equally applicable to offensive technologies as it is to improving the human condition.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is dedicated to improving the human condition through systems, consumables, and services for researchers.

Alberta About Blog We seek to improve the system as we search for ways of improving the human condition.