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Hannah's avatar

I am proud of South Africans, or at least some born in South Africa. And I realise that where your are born had little to do with where you are now, but still proud! Nick Hudson, Tess Lawrie, Paul Marik!

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Leo Biddle's avatar

Glad you enjoy the talks Matthew. Not only have I learnt a lot and had some fascinating conversations with incredible people all around the world; but each week I'm reminded of how selflessly so many individuals are pouring their energy into understanding a problem of enormous complexity and one so damaging to society in general.

All do so entirely voluntarily, often incurring great cost to their reputations, professional lives & time. Each talk and paper is a microcosm of the amount of time and research individuals are dedicating to creating them and understanding those of others.

Despite censor and censure each week they keep turning up to try to ensure truth endures; that the public, children & vulnerable are not increasingly harmed by individuals tasked in public office with that role and generously recompensed to do so.

Sane, honest, compassionate & courageous adults do still exist in Pandata and many other groups around the world. Corrupted elites picked a fight with all of them; they will not escape the consequences.

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