ChatGPT & AI
Am following mostly the discussion about Higher Education. 75 % of young people in most 1st world countries are using AI Tools. Staff at High Schools and Unis are trying to cope, but are mostly failing, according to their own judgement & perceptions. High Schools and Unis are not prepared at all. The problems are more or less ignored. Reading Harari or following his general campaign about Aliens (Metapher) raises serious concerns, however! Credit phb Gist of my own understanding: The Gap is growing between Ignorance and smart use of AI. It is in short not a question of using AI or not: It is a question of HOW young students are using AI. Linked Updated by Blogger P H Bloecker Thu 14 Aug 2025.
Sorry
What is a word you feel that too many people use?words A word once spoken, cannot be called back. So my first choice would be sorry. However the context and situation are most important. Why? In some countries, the word sorry has become part of the culture. The effect is, people say sorry not to apologize or fix a problem or relationship, it is just a word to get away with what they did or what happened. Just an unimportant incident, that would not need a sorry in other cultures / countries at all. In some relationships the word sorry does not exist! The hardest word for some men. (Elton John) In short: The cultural use of sorry in NZ and Australia is generally said an act of being polite, instead of rude. Which countries - in your mind - stand more for being rude, not polite? What happens, when education fails? When adequate behaviour is not learnt? More here soon to come! #culture #gaps https://videopress.com/v/oA3AEs4a?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Line Dance Country | Credit phb From Candlelight to Boot‑Scoot: Two Rooms, One Rhythm of Belonging I. Jena, Winter 1799Snow fretted the panes of Caroline Schlegel’s home, muffling the town beyond. Inside, the room was an orchestration of voices — Goethe’s measured cadences, Novalis’ luminous musings, Caroline’s deft interjections that kept the air alive. Around the table, thought moved like a dance: philosophy circling poetry,…
Tweed Heads
This area has its own charme along the Tweed River Mouth with trawlers and river views from the hills above the Twin Towns. Sunday Hinterland Trip from the Gold Coast. Another hidden gem, indeed! Like an old Harbour Town. Along the Northern River Coast of New South Wales, you will find more River Fishing old Settlements with very special Communities. Try our near Yamba the township of MacLean and Woodridge area and the small town of Evans Head. Screenshot Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Updated Sun 10 Aug 2025 by Author and Blogger Peter H Bloecker. Linked Tweed River Marina | Credit phb Rivers along NSW Evans Head | Credit phb Maclean NSW | Credit phb Maclean NSW | Credit phb
Leonardo
🖋️ Leonardo da Vinci: A Tuscan Tapestry of Light and Inquiry observing Nature and people in action.A revised Blog Vignette by Peter H Bloecker (Retired) Watch the SBS Film Leonarda da Vinci Ahead of his time ... Linked Copilot prompted by phb Nestled in the folds of olive-silvered hills near Vinci, Tuscany, a boy traced bird wings in the dirt. His fingers, smudged with fig sap and curiosity, would one day redraw the contours of art, science, and imagination. Leonardo da Vinci’s story began in Anchiano—amid the scent of sun-warmed thyme and cicada hum. 🎨 Apprenticeship in Florence: Where Light Met HandAt fifteen, Leonardo entered the studio of Andrea del Verrocchio. Marble dust settled into the creases of his palms as he carved alongside masters, each chisel stroke an invitation to precision and grace. The studio swelled with the aroma of linseed oil and plaster, the quiet scratch of charcoal on canvas. It was here he painted a single angel—luminescent, gentle—he watched and observed, fascinated by nature. Eager to learn. 🌿 Nature as Archive and OracleTuscan summers taught him anatomy in the curvature of leaves, flight from swallows chasing the horizon. He studied vines as vascular systems and dragonflies as engineers of air. The bitter tang of olive oil on rustic bread became a meditation; Tuscany fed him not just meals, but metaphors. He was not only curious, he asked why…
Royals
Published by Author Peter Hanns Bloecker (Retired). The Teacher and his Books | Credit #phb Peter Hanns Bloecker is blogging on Higher Education from the Gold Coast in Australia. Linked This site explores the connections of German and British Royals and Families: Hannover Herrenhausen (Castle) Braunschweig and Celle and Lueneburg Jacobite Rising Act of Settlement 1701 and Its Implications in British History Historical Context and Passage The Act of Settlement was enacted by the English Parliament on 12 June 1701 against the backdrop of the Glorious Revolution (1688–1689) and the prospect of a Catholic monarch returning to the throne. With William III childless and Anne’s only surviving child deceased, Parliament moved to secure a Protestant succession and curb royal prerogative. Key Provisions It limited the succession to “the heirs of [Electress Sophia of Hanover] being Protestants,” barring Roman Catholics or anyone who married one from inheriting the crown. It required the monarch to join in communion with the Church of England. It forbade the sovereign to leave England, Scotland, or Ireland—or to wage war for territories not belonging to the English crown—without Parliament’s consent. Judges were to hold office “during good behaviour” rather than at royal pleasure, laying groundwork for judicial independence. It disqualified foreign-born individuals (even if naturalised) from holding high office, seats in Parliament, or Crown grants, reinforcing the primacy of native parliamentary authority. Immediate Outcomes The throne was…
Welfen
#phb at Herrenhausen Hanover Lower Saxony The Teacher and his Books | Credit #phb Peter Hanns Bloecker is blogging on Higher Education from the Gold Coast in Australia. Linked This site explores the connections of German and British Royals and Families: Hanover Herrenhausen (Castle) Braunschweig and Celle and Lueneburg Jacobite Rising Act of Settlement 1701 and Its Implications in British History Historical Context and Passage The Act of Settlement was enacted by the English Parliament on 12 June 1701 against the backdrop of the Glorious Revolution (1688–1689) and the prospect of a Catholic monarch returning to the throne. With William III childless and Anne’s only surviving child deceased, Parliament moved to secure a Protestant succession and curb royal prerogative. Key Provisions It limited the succession to “the heirs of [Electress Sophia of Hanover] being Protestants,” barring Roman Catholics or anyone who married one from inheriting the crown. It required the monarch to join in communion with the Church of England. It forbade the sovereign to leave England, Scotland, or Ireland—or to wage war for territories not belonging to the English crown—without Parliament’s consent. Judges were to hold office “during good behaviour” rather than at royal pleasure, laying groundwork for judicial independence. It disqualified foreign-born individuals (even if naturalised) from holding high office, seats in Parliament, or Crown grants, reinforcing the primacy of native parliamentary authority. Immediate Outcomes The throne was settled…
Snow
About Hemingway and me First of all a country boy and dog lover. Then I started to explore the backyards of my home, which was a small school in a tiny village of 3 farming clans in Holstein north of Hamburg in Westgermany. Hanns exploring the globe. Ganz allein und in die Welt hinein. More Mural in Miami QLD OZ } Photo Credit phb This site is about journalist Edgar Snow, US citizen. Edgar Snow died of pancreatic cancer on February 15, 1972, in Eysins, Switzerland, at the age of 66. 🇨🇳 In a poignant twist of history, Snow passed away just three days before President Nixon’s historic visit to China, a diplomatic breakthrough that Snow had long advocated for. Recognizing his contributions, the Chinese government sent a team of doctors, nurses, and even a chef from Beijing to care for him in his final days, a rare gesture that underscored the deep respect he earned in China. His death marked the end of a life that bridged East and West, journalism and diplomacy, and idealism with realism. Want to explore how Snow’s legacy lives on in China today? #Brückenbauer Brückenbauer across the Globe | Screenshot #phb More Links and reading here. Linked Edgar Snow, an American journalist who became the first Westerner to gain unprecedented access to Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist leadership in 1936, wrote an awesome book.…
Choices
Left or right? Hot or cold? Mercedes or BYD? Old or young? #Hegel #Marx Are you seeking security or adventure? There are pathways and there are trails. Language skills means code switching skills. Are we here into HTML or rather Youtube? Codes and Elon Musk. Media or attention seeking? Searching stars? Gazing at stars? Searching for Rainbows? There are questions and stupid questions. Above is a rather stupid question or prompt! My answer here, though stupid prompt: Logo Peter H Bloecker or in German Blöcker Star Gazer | Looking for Adventure Gunther von Hagens Copyright protected, sorry! Am looking for adventures all the time, as like a curious child I am exploring my backyards. Security first, 4 sure … Transport: Walking, cycling, wondering, Susuki 1000cc, planes and boats. OTW and in the water. Body Language seen in Brisbane Exhibition | Credit #phb Plasti - Fi - Cation Science and Fiction Reading plus Writing Skills Think first, then speak. Silence is Golden. Music is the Languge. Enough is enough. Linked Updated Sun 13 Jul 2025. #phb
SURFACE
Screenshot by phb | Banksy in Hamburg 2024 Surface Festival Street Art | Murals | Website 🎨 This post is about the SURFACE Festival in Miami, QLD. From 2–16 July 2025, the streets of Miami on the Gold Coast will transform into a vibrant canvas of urban street art, large-scale murals, live music, and creative exhibitions A. Here’s what makes it special: Massive murals by local and international artists Live performances and music events that bring the streets to life SLICK SURFACES: fun, hands-on art activities for kids Fence Line Exhibition: showcasing art along Miami’s iconic fences Collaborations with Santa Cruz Skateboards and Miami SHS for youth-focused events The festival is proudly produced by Miami Markettain with support from the Gold Coast City Council, celebrating the rich artistic spirit of the Yugambeh, Kombumerri, and Bundjalung peoples. Want to explore the mural map or check out the full program? You can find it on the official SURFACE Festival website. Today Thu 10 Jul 2025 I will spend a few hours around the area, where I live since 2015, having retited as a High School Teacher in Lower Saxony, Germany, after 35 years of teaching Languages and Literature in Germany, Namibia and Australia. My Profile Linked Program Program More about Banksy & Street Art in Queensland here later. Street Art in Penang ~ George Town All my photos are copyright protected! Pls respect!…
Habits
Maria and exploring our backyards here | Credit phb What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? This is a very good question, indeed. Have to think first: In a job application I might fail, I would think. Do I use any strategies at all? Do I really wish comfort? What are my comfort zones, if any? In a nutshell: As I have reached 75 years of age, I do not need any comfort in my daily life at all. I rather go through efforts and challenges and face them while they come up. However, not wasting my time is a motto. So re - reading Atomic Habits and knowing what I wish to do during my remaining days and weeks and months and years: This is really important for me, comfort no, rather not! Tasks and new challenges, yes, for sure. More reading? Depends … More blogging? Yes, of course. As long as it takes. Who are you, and how many? Screenshot by phb War Museum Screnshot by phb With Copilot you can try yourself and give it some shape according to needs: Copilot Version #1 Stillness, Repeated: Notes on Daily Comfort By Peter H Bloecker Author and active Blogger Profile Newsletter Edition – 9 July 2025 Version A warm mug cupped in both hands.A window cracked open to birdsong.A list written slowly, not to rush—but…
Winter
Around the Gold Coast in Queensland. And winter camping. On the move again around the Tweed River by bike: Splendid winter days here at the Gold Coast at present. You really cannot beat them. Tweed Coast NSW Canungra QLD Canungra QLD Winter Camping | Credit phb Winter Camping | Credit phb At night around 12 or 10 degrees C and over the day 22 or more. Magic happens There’s something magical about Gold Coast winters: balmy days, crisp mornings, and that perfect blend of sunshine and fresh sea air. July highs average around 19 °C or more, while lows dip to about 14 or 12 °C, making it the coolest—and arguably most comfortable—month of the year for me. Crisp, Sunshine-Kissed Mornings Wake up to clear skies and around 7 hours of sunshine, painting the surf and hinterland in golden light. With an average day length of 10 hours and 34 minutes, you’ve got plenty of daylight for beach walks, markets, or a quick surf before work or brunch. Perfect Winter Activities Beach strolls at Burleigh Heads, enjoying uncrowded sands and cooler water (average sea temp is 21.5 °C or even more). Hinterland hikes in Springbrook or Lamington National Park, where misty mornings clear into sunlit vistas Weekend visits to the Eumundi Markets or Carrara Markets—fresh produce, artisan crafts and warm coffee Whale-watching cruises as humpbacks migrate north (July marks the start…