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Reflections on Peace Education and the Philippines
This essay, written at the request of JSE editors as an introduction to its special section on Peace Education in the Philippines, discusses the meaning and importance of educating for peace in a globally interdependent but fractured world; shares reflections from the author’s personal journey as a learner/teacher/researcher engaged in peace education, with special attention to her experience in peace education in the Philippines from 1979 to 2020; and introduces two very accomplished Philippine peace educators and their work
The future of mobility impact of robotaxis on the european passenger transportation industry
Automation, connectivity, electrification, and shared mobility are the dominant trends
transforming the passenger transportation industry. Together they form what is considered one
of the most disruptive means of transportation of the future, the robotaxi. This master thesis
explores the impact of robotaxis on the future of the passenger transportation industry, with
particular attention to the usage perspectives and mobility behavior of consumers. The results
are based on an exploratory analysis involving seven in-depth semi-structured expert
interviews, a consumer survey, and existing literature. Usage perspectives were observed
through a use case analysis that identified work-related commuting as the use case with the
highest application potential. In the light of work-related commuting, the thesis revealed that
robotaxis significantly reduce commuters’ value of time and display an attractive mobility
alternative from a cost perspective. In addition, it is shown that in the next ten years, consumer
preferences regarding consumers’ transportation choice significantly shift towards robotaxis.
The research reveals that the industry’s most likely future state is characterized by the gradual
introduction of robotaxis. Therefore, in five to ten years, robotaxis are used by early adopters
and will impose significant changes in industry dynamics as competition increases and new
revenue streams emerge. The results intend to enable industry players to target specific
consumers, derive strategic implications, business models, and vehicle concepts. Further, they
contribute to an objective scientific, political, and social discussion and serve as a basis for
further research in the field of robotaxis.Automação, conectividade, eletrificação, e mobilidade partilhada são as tendências dominantes
que tĂŞm transformado a indĂşstria de transporte de passageiros. Juntos, formam um dos meios
de transporte mais disruptivos, o robotáxi. Esta tese explora o impacto dos robotáxis no futuro
desta indústria, focando-se nas perspetivas de utilização e no comportamento de mobilidade
dos consumidores. Os resultados baseiam-se numa análise que inclui sete entrevistas feitas a
peritos, um inquérito aos consumidores e na literatura existente. As perspetivas de utilização
foram observadas através de uma análise de caso de uso que identificou as deslocações para o
trabalho como o caso com maior potencial de aplicação. Revela-se que os robotáxis reduzem
significativamente a perceção de tempo gasto nestas deslocações e constituem uma alternativa
de mobilidade atrativa do ponto de vista monetário. Adicionalmente, mostra-se que, nos
próximos dez anos, as preferências dos consumidores em relação à escolha de transporte
mudarão significativamente havendo uma tendência para a adoção de robotáxis. Este estudo
revela que o futuro da indústria será marcado pela introdução gradual de robotáxis. Assim,
dentro de cinco a dez anos, os robotáxis serão utilizados pelos consumidores pioneiros na
adoção e irão impor mudanças significativas na dinâmica da indústria à medida que a
concorrĂŞncia aumente e surjam novos fluxos de receitas. Os resultados do estudo pretendem
permitir aos agentes desta indĂşstria focar-se em consumidores especĂficos, retirar implicações
estratĂ©gicas, modelos empresariais, e conceitos relacionados com veĂculos. Adicionalmente,
contribuem para uma discussĂŁo cientĂfica, polĂtica e social e servem de base para mais
investigação no campo dos robotáxis
Law Not War: A Reflection on the Life and Work of Benjamin B. Ferencz, 1920-2023
Solidarity in this essay is differentiated from collectivism, conformity, group think, herd mentality and mob action. It is defined as a mindful and empathetic choice to work in unity with others to alleviate human suffering and uphold human dignity by advancing systems of greater justice, peace, freedom, and inclusion for all. This form of solidarity is explored through the prism of one person’s life – that of Benjamin Ferencz – and how he used his experience, talents, and skills to develop and promote the international legal framework needed to address and prevent crimes against humanity. It traces his life from birth into a Jewish Hungarian family and early experience as a poor immigrant in New York City, to his study and research on war crimes at Harvard law School and his first law case as a Chief Prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals. It discusses his subsequent work on reparations for victims of Nazi persecution, and his role in drafting, negotiating, and promoting ratification of the Rome Statute, the International Criminal Court. Also included are personal reflections on his life and personality, and discussion, excerpts, and a list of some of the publications by and about him
Book Review: Champions for peace: Women winners of the Nobel Peace Prize
Judith Hicks Stiehm is a political science professor who has served on the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Military and as a consultant to the United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women and to the Lessons Learned Unit of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. In earlier publications she explored nonviolent resistance in America (1973); analyzed and challenged the traditional protector/protected male and female roles in war, arguing that the path to gender equality entailed equal responsibility for military protection (1982); then turned to an examination of women in the military (1996), and military education. In Champions for Peace, Stiehm’s focus shifts to an examination of 16 women who were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. She declares her purpose on the dedication page:
Historians too often praise reckless and arrogant leaders who send troops to wage war. This book is intended to encourage and to honor those who seek to avoid war without relinquishing the pursuit of justice
Abdul Aziz Said: Peace Educator, Cathedral Builder, Soul Dancer - 1930-2021 - A Tribute and Retrospective
The life, thought, and spirituality of political scientist and peace educator, Abdul Aziz Said (1930-2021), are explored through: a) first-hand accounts from five decades of professional and personal collaboration between Said and the author; b) themes in his writings, especially in Concepts of International Politics in Global Perspective, Fourth Edition and Bridges, Not Barriers: The American Dream and the Global Community; and c) his conviction that love is a relevant and significant force in international relations and peace building and needs to be strengthened if peace is to be sustained (a conviction shared by Martin Luther King Jr, Sigmund Freud, Greek philosophers, and many luminaries in history). A list of his published works is appended
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