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     __Lloret Control Systems__
 
-    - [x] Greenfield Architecture of Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, & Allied Telesis. 
+    - [x] Cisco & Aruba Greenfield Enterprise Systems Architecture. Smart Buildings & IoT. 
 
-        :material-arrow-right:_At Lloret, i'm regretfully unfulfilled with the industry segment. I'm looking for something more inspiring that embraces the paradigm shift toward Infrastructure as Code._  
+        :material-arrow-right:_I made the decision for move on from Lloret. I'm looking for something more inspiring that embraces the paradigm shift toward Automated Infrastructure as Code._  
     
         >:material-alpha-s-box: Network Design mapping Client Specifications to constraints.   
         >:material-alpha-m-box: Requirements delivered in strict adherence to defined budget.    

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docs/blog/posts/post01-book-life_as_noone_knows_it.md

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+---
+date: 2024-02-04
+authors: 
+  - lukeoson
+post_excerpt: .
+description: >
+    .
+#categories:
+#  - science
+tags:
+  - science 
+  - biology 
+  - dna 
+  - evolution 
+readtime: 5
+
+---
+
+# Life As No One Knows It: The Physics of Life's Emergence
+
+## Author: Sara Imari Walker
+
+## Gist
+
+> Life is complex molecular structures and pathways. 
+
+## Terms & Concepts
+
+!!! info "Helpful Context & Definitions"
+    - RNA: Ribonucleic Acid
+    - DNA: Deoxyribonucleic Acid
+    - Nucleotides - Building blocks of DNA
+        - Phosphate group
+        - Sugar molecule (deoxyribose) 
+        - Nitrogenous base 
+    - Nitrogenous bases - **Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine** - (rungs of ladder in helix)
+        - A pairs with T & G pairs with C
+    - Backbone - sugar and phosphate molecules - (side of ladder in helix) 
+        - Does not carry genetic information
+    - Assembly Theory: Complexity - How to identify Life!
+
+## Read Aloud
+
+<audio controls>
+  <source src="/assets/audio/Life-As-No-One-Knows-It.m4a" type="audio/mp4">
+  Your browser does not support the audio element.
+</audio>
+
+## Summary 
+
+**Life as No One Knows It: Assembly Theory and the Search for Life’s Origins** introduces a fresh perspective on life by focusing on the complexity of molecular assembly. By rethinking life as a continuum of assembly complexity rather than a strict category, Walker and Cronin challenge existing paradigms and open new avenues for understanding life’s origins and detecting it in the universe. While their approach leans heavily towards complexity and speculative thinking, it provides a thought-provoking framework that could reshape the scientific and philosophical discourse on what it means to be alive.
+
+## Ideas 
+
+1. **Assembly:** More steps means more life like. How to detect life by looking for complexity. 
+2. **Life as a continuum of complexity:** No binary life or no life. It is a spectrum. Life as the ability to generate and sustain complexity.
+3. **Origin of life and evolution:** Simple to complex chemistry. A system reaches a threshold of complexity -> then biological evolution can commence. Molecules to Organisms. 
+4. **Astro-Biology:** How to find life in the universe? Molecular complexity as the signature of life. Look for it!
+5. **Life purpose and meaning:** Just the maintenance and proliferation of complexity. We / Life is not special. No specific set of characteristics beyond molecular complexity. 
+
+## Thoughts
+
+1. **Bias toward complexity and novelty:** The authors are clearly biased towards viewing complexity as a primary criterion for defining and understanding life. This bias may lead them to undervalue simpler forms of life or the role of simplicity in biological systems. However, this emphasis on complexity helps bridge gaps in understanding between chemistry, biology, and physics.
+2. **Challenge to traditional definitions:** Walker and Cronin’s work challenges conventional definitions of life, which could be seen as biased against traditional biological frameworks. They advocate for a broader and more inclusive understanding of life, which could change how life is recognised and studied.
+3. **Emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches:** The book’s bias towards interdisciplinary suggests that solutions to understanding life’s complexity and origins lie at the intersection of different scientific fields. This may downplay the contributions of specialised studies in favour of a more integrative approach.
+4. **Speculative nature:** Given its theoretical framework, the book leans towards speculative ideas about life’s nature and the detection of extraterrestrial life. This speculative bias may invite criticism for lack of empirical support but is also where its innovative strength lies, pushing the boundaries of current scientific thought.
+5. **Philosophical and ethical overtones:** Walker and Cronin’s work is not just a scientific proposal but also philosophical. Their bias towards redefining life has ethical implications, such as how humanity interacts with potential extraterrestrial life forms and the moral consideration of recognising different forms of life.
+
+## Concluding Remark 
+
+
+
+## Whiteboard
+
+![Life As No One Knows It- The Physics of Life's Emergence](/assets/audio/lifeasnooneknowsit-whiteboard.jpeg)
+
+
+## Review Status
+
+- [x] Read the book
+- [x] Summarise Content
+- [x] Critique Content
+- [ ] Review 1 - Week
+- [ ] Review 2 - Month
+- [ ] Review 3 - Year
+- [x] Mind Map
+
+## Quotes
+
+Quote 1
+
+Quote 2
+
+## Reference Content
+
+Links to related or suggested content
+
+
+

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+---
+date: 2023-12-01
+authors: [lukeoson]
+description: Generational theory that history moves in cycles. We are currently in the Crisis phase of the Fourth Turning.
+title: Book Review of the The Fourth Turning by William Strauss & Neil Howe
+categories:
+  - Book-Review
+tags: 
+  - Systems
+  - Futurism
+  - Politics
+readtime: 5
+---
+
+# The Fourth Turning
+
+## Author: William Strauss & Neil Howe
+
+## Gist
+
+> Generational theory that history moves in cycles. We are currently in the Crisis phase of the Fourth Turning.
+
+## Terms & Concepts 
+
+- **Generational Archetypes**  
+    1. Prophet (Idealist)  
+    2. Nomad (Reactive)  
+    3. Hero (Civic)  
+    4. Artist (Adaptive)
+
+- **The Four Turnings**  
+    1. The High  
+    2. The Awakening  
+    3. The Unraveling  
+    4. The Crisis
+
+- One cycle is a **Secular** = 80 to 100 years, comprised of four turnings.
+- One generation is 20 to 25 years, 1/4 of the secular.
+
+## Read Aloud
+
+![Placeholder for Read Aloud](#)
+
+## Summary
+
+The *Fourth Turning* argues that history follows a predictable cycle, divided into four generational archetypes (Prophet, Nomad, Hero, and Artist), and four turnings or stages (High, Awakening, Unraveling, Crisis). Each turning represents a different phase of social moods, driven by the behavior and values of the generations in power. According to the authors, we are currently in the “Fourth Turning,” a period of crisis, which will reshape society before giving rise to a new social order.
+
+## Ideas
+
+1. **The High**: Societal rebuilding following a crisis - Prophet (Idealist)
+    - Strong institutions
+    - Sense of collective purpose
+    - People are optimistic
+    - Focus on conformity and community
+    - *Example*: Post-WW2, 1946 - 1964
+
+2. **The Awakening**: Spiritual and cultural upheaval - Nomad (Reactive)
+    - Freedom seeking
+    - Questioning of established norms
+    - Institutions challenged
+    - Rise in individualism
+    - *Example*: 1960’s counterculture revolution
+
+3. **The Unraveling**: Society becomes fragmented - Hero (Civic)
+    - Institutions weaken
+    - Individualism peaks
+    - Cynicism, polarization, and collective loss of trust
+    - *Example*: 1980 - 2000 political dysfunction and cultural division
+
+4. **The Crisis**: Cycle climax and systemic shock - Artist (Adaptive)
+    - Forces society to rebuild
+    - Forges new institutions
+    - Period ends with triumph of unity from chaos
+    - *Example*: Great Depression and WW2 / Now!?
+
+## Thoughts
+
+1. **Relevance of Cycles in Modern Society**: The cyclical nature of history, as presented by Strauss and Howe, seems particularly relevant in the current global context. We can observe tensions, both political and social, that align with the “crisis” phase of the Fourth Turning. However, a challenge is determining if the crisis will lead to long-term structural reform or merely reset the cycle for another repetition.
+
+2. **Generational Behavior in Leadership**: The generational archetypes (Prophet, Nomad, Hero, Artist) play an insightful role in how societies react to crises. Current leaders, many from the Baby Boomer generation (Prophets), are often seen as idealistic and values-driven, but their influence might fade as Nomads (Gen X) and Heroes (Millennials) step into more significant roles. It’s worth considering how these transitions in leadership style might impact societal solutions.
+
+3. **Validity of Predictive Power**: One of the book’s boldest claims is its predictive power. However, history is complex, and while some patterns do repeat, they’re often shaped by unpredictable variables—technological advances, pandemics, environmental shifts. While the theory offers a compelling framework, we must question how flexible or deterministic it really is.
+
+4. **Crisis as a Catalyst for Innovation**: The “crisis” phase described in *The Fourth Turning* could also be interpreted as a period ripe for innovation. Historically, moments of great upheaval (wars, economic depressions) have led to significant technological and social advancements. Today’s Fourth Turning might bring about breakthroughs in sustainability, artificial intelligence, and global governance—if the chaos is managed effectively.
+
+5. **Cross-cultural Applicability**: One limitation of *The Fourth Turning* is its focus on Western societies, particularly the U.S. Can this theory apply across different cultural and political landscapes, especially in non-Western countries where generational dynamics may be influenced by vastly different historical and cultural factors? The universality of the theory remains debatable, requiring cross-cultural comparisons.
+
+## Concluding Remark
+
+The generational theory in *The Fourth Turning* offers a provocative lens to understand society’s recurring patterns and future possibilities. It emphasizes the need to recognize and prepare for cyclical shifts as a key part of human history.
+
+## Whiteboard
+
+![Placeholder for Whiteboard](#)
+
+## Review Status
+
+- [x] Read the book
+- [x] Summarize Content
+- [ ] Critique Content
+- [ ] Review 1 - Week
+- [ ] Review 2 - Month
+- [ ] Review 3 - Year
+- [ ] Mind Map
+
+## Quotes
+
+> History moves in cycles and Winter is coming.
+
+> Each generation’s response to the social moment shapes the next social era.
+
+## Reference Content
+
+#pending
+
+
+

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+authors: [lukeoson]
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