You've Heard of Microagressions, No? It Started in Antarctica!

Charles M. Pierce, a brilliant, All-American ( quote from Paul Dalrymple) hero introduced the concept of microaggressions, from his collaboratively research on extreme conditions at the South Pole.  This research was published from 1968-1990 that might also be applied to space travel.

Dr. Pierce, a Harvard medical school graduate, was a true renaissance man.  From football, to film,
to medicine, to research, he is also remembered for his attention to stress, race and class.  As I read bios, interviews and wikipedia about Dr. Pierce, most fail to show the origin of his research on microaggression: "small acts, almost innocuous in themselves, that in aggregate can undermine self-esteem and destroy relationships".  Quote from Paul Dalrymple www.antarctican.org.

Since there are many tensions and aggressions before and during this election season, I think it's important to get as many facts correctly as possible.

I share Charles M. Pierce (3/4/29-9/20/16 RIP), and this little known connection with polar research as a count down to what would have been George W. Gibbs, Jr,'s 100th birthday coming up 11/7/16.



Post Script:  I'm published in Management and Leadership Skills for Medical Faculty. My chapter is "Navigating Conflict". I wish I had known more about microaggression and Dr. Pierce's work last year!  http://www.mettasolutions.com/best-leadership-book-for-medical-faculty/

The World's Last Pristine Ocean

It's February 2012.  While in Antarctica, I learn that the Ross Sea is the most pristine ocean on our planet.  I can't imagine how beautiful it was when my father was there in the early 1940's.  Unfortunately, corporations/humans don't seem to stop at the idea of keeping something pristine.

The Antarctic Toothfish is sought after and it lives in the Ross Sea. The name is disguised as Chilean Sea Bass.  Yes,  when we eat this fish, we risk over fishing and polluting an important ocean ecosystem in Antarctica.  Krill oil is popular now.  Whales and other sea life depend on an abundance of krill in the ocean.  Here's a report on the facts.  Please avoid using krill oil for a supplement and eating Chilean Sea Bass!

"Protecting Krill protects the Antarctic Wilderness"

https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.sumofus.org/images/Krill_report_SumOfUs_2015.pdf

Here's a petition to sign

http://action.sumofus.org/a/walgreens-boots-krill/2/6/?akid=16543.9138827.gfGmBp&rd=1&sub=fwd&t=3

Pine Island Glacier Reaches Tipping Point?

Here's the latest on the Antarctic glacier that impacts sea level rise the most.  http://bit.ly/1cuLVgG

Particles from Space

Here are two articles that speak about new neutrino findings.  I'm fascinated by the possibilities here.  Life and other universes beyond what we've seen is pretty much confirmed.  The particles hold a key. It's easier to study these things in Antarctica.  I'm learning more about why.

http://bit.ly/18ue6z3 on space.com yesterday.
http://n.pr/18dN8xQ  on NPR today.