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    Happy Thanksgiving Thought Experiment

    by | Nov 25, 2021 | General | 0 comments

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    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving posts are usually about counting our blessings and giving thanks.  Steven Johnson compels us to consider this thought experiment:  If your daily newspaper were published once-in-a-century, and it came out today, what would the banner headline read?

    This is, indeed, something to be truly grateful for: Human life expectancy at birth doubled, worldwide, over the last hundred years.

    Here’s a video Steven Johnson referred to in his TED Talk; under two minutes:

    I plan to listen to the Audible Book.  I recommend Audible Books.

    Happy Thanksgiving post image of Extra Life book cover

    Extra Life
    A Short History of Living Longer

    By: Steven Johnson
    Narrated by: Steven Johnson
    Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
    Unabridged Audiobook
    Release date: 05-11-21
    Language: English
    Publisher: Penguin Audio
    4.7 out of 5 stars(91 ratings)

    Happy Thanksgiving Poems

    I’ll likely do a more traditional Happy Thanksgiving Holiday Greeting for some client sites, and I’ll share a couple of thoughts along that line here.

    Here’s a great poem, among many at https://www.weareteachers.com/thanksgiving-poems-for-kids/ (that’s for kids of all ages!).

    Happy Thanksgiving Poem Image

    I was pleased to find this little gem among many via https://www.google.com/search?q=thanksgiving+poems

    You’ll find more fun Thanksgiving Day poems for kids at https://gatheredagain.com/thanksgiving-poems-kids/

    With all best wishes for you and yours to enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving!

    Regards,

    Keith Klein
    Organizer, Wisconsin Business Owners
    Founder & CEO, OnYourMark.com LLC

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    Keith Klein

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