well-being – Nori Hirahara, PhD

APU 25th Anniversary Event: “Art and D&I: ‘See, Create, Think’” Panel Discussion｜APU開学25周年企画「アートとD&I『みる・つくる・考える』」パネルディスカッション

13Junenoriactivitiesart, diversity, education, well-being

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University held an experiential event titled “Art and D&I: ‘See, Create, Think.’” In collaboration with Heralbony Co., Ltd., the art NPO BEPPU PROJECT, and others, the university implemented a program that allowed students, faculty and staff, and local community members to experience diversity through art. A total of 45 participants, including students,

仏教と科学のサロン Vol. 75: “The Rift Between the Baby Boomer Generation and Baby Boomer Jr. — The Death of God and the Changing Nature of the Curse”｜「団塊の世代と団塊Jr.の断絶～神の死と変質する呪い～」

10JunenoriactivitiesBuddhism, generations, well-being

The lecturers discussed the ideological divide between generations, focusing in particular on the differences in values between the postwar generation (the baby boomers) and their children (Generation X). The conversation ranged from the secularization of mythology and Nietzsche’s idea that “God is dead” to contemporary anime and superhero culture, and the group discussed how works

B2B Seminar Vol.30 “We don’t need motivation”｜「モチベーションなんていらない」

30MaynoriactivitiesBuddhism, business, motivation, well-being

This conference was held under the theme “We Don’t Need Motivation.” Participants included His Eminence Otani, the Head of the Shingon Sect; Professor Hirahara; and Reverend Nishihara. Reverend Nishihara argued that the concept of motivation is, in fact, unnecessary, citing Aesop’s fable of the three bricklayers as an example to explain how differences in sense

仏教と科学のサロン vol.73 “The Evolution of Approaches to Suffering”｜「苦しみへのアプロ―チへの変遷」

8AprilnoriactivitiesBuddhism, psychology, well-being

Lecturer Ohtani Guen, Head of the Temple, and Dr. Hirahara engaged in a dialogue on the concept of suffering in Buddhism and its evolution. They discussed the concept of the “Four Sufferings and Eight Sorrows,” particularly the sufferings of birth, aging, illness, and death, as well as the recognition of new forms of suffering among

Kyushu University Beppu Hospital and the Ritsumeikan Group Team Up!｜九州大学別府病院と立命館グループでコラボレーション！

3Aprilnoriactivitieseducation, healthcare, psychology, research, well-being

I was largely delighted that Professor Takahashi from the School of Integrated Psychology at Ritsumeikan University OIC came to visit me “yet once again” (this is the second time in the last 10 days…)! The purpose of this visit was to hold a strategy meeting—with about five of us, including Dr. Mimori, the director of

B2B Seminar vol.28 “The Cutting Edge of Emotional Porn: Empathy Marketing on Social Media”｜「感動ポルノ最前線～SNSの共感マーケティング～」

14MarchnoriactivitiesBuddhism, psychology, well-being

The discussion focused on emotional dynamics and the use of emotions in marketing, examining the interpretation of emotions and the concept of “emotional pornography.” Professor Hirahara provided a detailed explanation of the history of behaviorist psychology, and participants shared various perspectives on emotional control and the use of emotional pornography. 感情の動きとマーケティングにおける感情の利用について議論が行われ、感情の意味付けと「感動ポルノ」という概念について検討された。平原教授が行動主義心理学の歴史について詳しく説明し、参加者たちは感情の制御と感動ポルノの利用について様々な見解を共有した。

仏教と科学のサロン vol.72 “The Limits of Silicon Valley Buddhism: From the Elite to All Segments of Society”｜「シリコンバレー仏教の限界～エリートから全ての層へ～」

4MarchnoriactivitiesAI, Buddhism, well-being

During the meeting, there was a detailed discussion regarding U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran, the detention of the Venezuelan president, and the relationship between the AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI. Participants discussed how Anthropic’s AI was used to simulate the operation in Venezuela and the company’s exclusion from the Department of Defense. They

“D&I as a Management Strategy” Mini Lecture @ CIC Fukuoka｜「経営戦略としてのD&I」ミニレクチャー@CIC福岡

5FebruarynoriactivitiesDEI, diversity, innovation, psychological safety, well-being

On February 5th, I held a mini-lecture and panel discussion titled “D&I as a Management Strategy: What Silicon Valley Has That Fukuoka Doesn’t” at CIC Fukuoka, a beautiful and functional incubation facility located right in the heart of Tenjin, where my university, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)’s Fukuoka satellite, is based. Thanks to our two

Exploring Ways to Harness “Untapped Potential” at the School of management Retreat｜経営学部リトリートにてAPUの「巨大ポテンシャル」の活用法を吟味する

25Decembernoriactivitiesdigital health, healthcare, management, research, well-being

Last Sunday, I participated in a “retreat” hosted by the School of Management (SoM) at APU (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University), where I am affiliated, held in the conference room and banquet hall of a historic hot spring inn. From 2:00 PM until well past 8:00 PM, we engaged in intensive discussions, resulting in a highly

【research】YouTube video on “DesProg: AI-Powered Dengue Severity Prognostication”｜「DesProg: AIによるデング熱の予後診断システム」のYouTube動画を発見

11Novembernoriactivitiesdigital health, healthcare, well-being

Just the other day, while casually browsing YouTube videos, I was surprised to find a short explanatory video about the “DeSProg” project I worked on during my time at the University of Malaya. It seems Professor Dr. Rafdzah Ahmad Zakithe, the team leader, created it. It’s easy to understand, so please take a look. This

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