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Empathy level

 There are the biological limits of truly feeling someone else’s mental pain. --- 🔬 Scientific Context Empathy is complex. Neuroscience divides it into two key systems: 1. Affective empathy: You feel what others feel (e.g., sadness, pain) → Activated via mirror neurons, anterior insula, and anterior cingulate cortex 2. Cognitive empathy: You understand what others feel, but don’t necessarily feel it yourself → Involves medial prefrontal cortex and theory-of-mind networks > ➤ Most “normal” people lean more toward cognitive empathy ➤ Affective empathy varies widely and is biologically constrained — no one can simulate full psychotic depression, delusional terror, or suicidal dread unless they have actually experienced it --- 📊 Estimation of Empathy Depth in the General Population Among the 10–15% of people identified as truly empathic, here's a more evidence-informed breakdown of how much pain they can emotionally feel: Feeling Depth % of Empathic People What It Means Feels ...
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IVF costs in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and India

A detailed comparison of IVF costs in Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia, along with an explanation of why India’s IVF treatment is significantly cheaper. IVF Cost Comparison (USD per Cycle) Country    Average Cost (USD)    Key Notes Singapore    $10,000 – $15,000    High-quality care, strict regulations Malaysia    $4,500 – $8,000    Popular for medical tourism, moderate restrictions Australia    $7,000 – $12,000    Partial Medicare rebates available India    $3,000 – $7,000    Cheapest globally, but legal restrictions Breakdown by Country 1. Singapore     Cost: $10,000 – $15,000 per cycle         Medications: $2,000 – $4,000         ICSI: +$1,500 – $2,500         PGD/PGS: +$3,000 – $5,000     Regulations:         Only for married heterosexual couples.         Preimplan...
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California - petition process

 Coordinating a petition campaign effectively requires a **clear strategy, tools for organization, and targeted outreach**. Below is a step-by-step plan to maximize impact for your **"End Preventable Mental Suffering"** petition in California.   --- ### **Step 1: Define Clear Goals & Targets**   - **Primary Ask**:     - *"Make IVF and Preconception Genetic Screening (PGS) free under Medi-Cal/state law."*   - **Secondary Goals**:     - Secure a **meeting with key legislators** (e.g., Health Committee chairs).     - Get **media coverage** (op-eds, local news).   --- ### **Step 2: Choose a Platform for Collective + Individual Action**   #### **A. For Signature Collection + Delivery**   - **Recommended Tools**:     - **[Change.org](https://www.change.org/)** (free, viral reach).     - **[Action Network](https://actionnetwork.org/)** (advanced organi...
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Chronic mental disorders worldwide

Approximately 970 million people worldwide, or about 1 in every 8 people, live with a mental disorder ¹. This number includes various chronic mental health conditions, such as: - *Anxiety Disorders*: 301 million people, with 58 million being children and adolescents ¹ - *Depressive Disorders*: 280 million people, with 23 million being children and adolescents ¹ - *Bipolar Disorder*: 40 million people ¹ - *Schizophrenia*: 24 million people, or about 1 in 300 people worldwide ¹ - *Eating Disorders*: 14 million people, with almost 3 million being children and adolescents ¹ It's essential to note that these numbers are likely underestimates, as many cases go unreported or undiagnosed. Additionally, people with chronic mental health conditions often face increased risks of developing other chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity ² ³.
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Likely religious opposition

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Public Policy Proposal

🏛️ Public Policy Proposal: Preconception Genetic Selection for Future Mental Health A Policy Framework to Prevent Inherited Mental Suffering While Respecting Life and Ethics --- 🧠 1. Policy Title "The Compassionate Conception Act" Using science to prevent suffering, without destroying embryos. --- 🎯 2. Objective To reduce the incidence of severe inherited mental health conditions by providing voluntary, ethical preconception genetic screening and gamete selection, funded and regulated by the state. --- 🧬 3. Core Principles Compassion: Prevent inherited suffering before it begins Respect for Life: No embryo destruction; selection occurs before conception Voluntary Participation: No coercion — only informed, parent-led choices Equality: Universal access regardless of income, race, or religion Transparency and Oversight: Ethics boards and public reporting --- 🧩 4. Program Components A. Preconception Genetic Screening Offer free or subsidized full-genome sequencing of parent...
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