Electrical Engineer with 3 years of Nuclear PhysicsMaster of Sciences in Nuclear EngineeringRetiree of the International Atomic Energy Agency (senior nuclear safety officer) Address: Austria
The Incident and Emergency Centre of the International Atomic Emergency Agency is the global foca... more The Incident and Emergency Centre of the International Atomic Emergency Agency is the global focal point for preparedness, event reporting, and response to nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies irrespective of their cause. The Centre continuously works to develop standards and guidance for strengthening Member States' preparedness; develops practical tools and training programs to assist Member States in promptly applying the standards and guidance; and organizes a variety of training events and exercises. The Centre evaluates national plans and assists in their development; facilitates effective communication between countries; develops response procedures; and supports national exercises. The Centre provides access to multiple information resources; assesses trends that may influence crisis and consequence management plans and response; and develops and continuously enhances methodology for identifying conditions needed for early warning and response. The Centre provides around-the-clock assistance to Member States in dealing with nuclear and radiological events, including security related events through timely and efficient services and the provision of a coordinated international response to such emergencies.
Der Gottesbegriff hat sich im Laufe der Zivilisationsgeschichte mit der Entwicklung der Menschhei... more Der Gottesbegriff hat sich im Laufe der Zivilisationsgeschichte mit der Entwicklung der Menschheit auf unserem Planeten verändert. Jahrhundertelang verehrten die Menschen Gott, der menschliche Eigenschaften und Persönlichkeiten widerspiegelte. Im Laufe der Jahre haben Philosophen-Wissenschaftler die physische Realität unter die Lupe genommen und Gott als die höchste Intelligenz, den Schöpfer von allem und jedem offenbart. Dasselbe Konzept wurde von Allan Kardec, dem Begründer des Spiritismus, vorgeschlagen.
The concept of God has changed throughout the history of civilization with the evolution of human... more The concept of God has changed throughout the history of civilization with the evolution of humankind in our planet. For centuries people revered God which mirrored human characteristics and personalities. Over the years philosopherscientists have scrutinized physical reality and came to reveal God as the supreme intelligence, the creator of everything and everyone. The same concept was proposed by Allan Kardec, the founder of Spiritism. Science is made by individuals who have religious beliefs, live and move in the society and culture of their time, so the philosophical interpretation of scientific theories is closely linked with the beliefs of researchers and scientists. Although it has been a taboo to discuss God in the scientific and academic environment, the discussion is becoming more current, and lately, several people have contributed to cosmological and theological arguments about the existence of God. This article presents how the belief in a superior force evolved to the actual concept of God and discusses how God has been conceptualized in philosophy and science throughout the times.
Der Gottesbegriff hat sich im Laufe der Zivilisationsgeschichte mit der Entwicklung der Menschhei... more Der Gottesbegriff hat sich im Laufe der Zivilisationsgeschichte mit der Entwicklung der Menschheit auf unserem Planeten verändert. Jahrhundertelang verehrten die Menschen Gott, der menschliche Eigenschaften und Persönlichkeiten widerspiegelte. Im Laufe der Jahre haben Philosophen-Wissenschaftler die physische Realität unter die Lupe genommen und Gott als die höchste Intelligenz, den Schöpfer von allem und jedem offenbart. Dasselbe Konzept wurde von Allan Kardec, dem Begründer des Spiritismus, vorgeschlagen. Wissenschaft wird von Individuen gemacht, die religiöse Überzeugungen haben, in der Gesellschaft und Kultur ihrer Zeit leben und sich in ihr bewegen, daher ist die philosophische Interpretation wissenschaftlicher Theorien eng mit den Überzeugungen von Forschern und Wissenschaftlern verbunden. Obwohl es bisher ein Tabu war, über Gott im wissenschaftlichen und akademischen Umfeld zu diskutieren, wird die Diskussion immer aktueller, und in letzter Zeit haben mehrere Personen zu kosmologischen und theologischen Auseinandersetzungen über die Existenz Gottes beigetragen.
evue Spirite Journal d`Études Psychologiques Fondée par ALLAN KARDEC Orgão oficial do (CEI) Conselho Espírita Internacional, 2020
Escrever sobre Deus é sempre um desafio.
Como descrever o indefinível? Como explicitar o sentimen... more Escrever sobre Deus é sempre um desafio. Como descrever o indefinível? Como explicitar o sentimento de gratidão pela vida, pelo ar, pelo sol, pela beleza da natureza que resplandece ao nosso redor? Como descrever o sentimento de pequenez que sentimos ao olhar para o céu estrelado que aponta a existência de milhares de estrelas, outras tantas como o nosso sol e, possivelmente, milhares de mundos? Sentimos Sua Presença onipresente ao nos extasiarmos com as belezas do mundo. Sentimos Deus1, o Criador, em tudo o que está ao nosso redor, na vida e na morte, a eterna renovação, Ele se faz presente. Sentimos Deus dentro de nós, quando acordamos pela manhã e louvamos a vida em oração. Também sentimos este mesmo Deus quando, em profunda meditação, conectamo-nos com quem somos e com a Sua Criação – o Espírito – intangível, etéreo e sempre presente; experiência mística e profunda que emerge de um imenso sentimento de gratidão e de louvor à vida. E, então, perguntamos, o que é este Deus que podemos sentir em nós e que percebemos em tudo o que se faz tangível ou intan- gível à nossa volta? É esta também a primeira pergunta a que os mestres espirituais que guiaram o mestre lionês Allan Kardec, na elaboração da Doutrina dos Espíritos, respondem: “Deus é a inte- ligência suprema, causa primária de todas as coisas” (Kardec 1995, 51). Como entender o que é esta Suprema Inteligência, esta Força Imensurável que cria tudo e todos, que libera e permite que cada um cresça e experimente a vida como um aspecto de si mesmo, até que aprenda que viver é amar e o universo Divino é o Amor? Diante da nossa pequenez frente ao universo da Vida, concordamos com Kardec, que magnificamente conclui na introdução d’O Livro dos Espíritos que Deus, “em definitivo, será sempre Deus” (Kardec 1995, 39), ou seja, incompreen- sível no estágio evolutivo em que nos encontramos. Podemos, no entanto, sentir a presença de Deus em nós e identificar Sua existência na Sua Criação. Como sentir tem significado diferente para cada um, o ser sente Deus de maneiras diversas ao longo da sua cami- nhada evolutiva.
An examination of Religiosity: Influences, perspectives and health implications , 2020
Through the development of science and technology humankind has achieved high standards of living... more Through the development of science and technology humankind has achieved high standards of living but people do not yet understand the fundamental reason for their own existence, neither how thought is created, or consciousness arises.
The nature of consciousness has profound implications for our own existence. Consciousness allows us to think, to perceive the reality of the world; it also plays games inasmuch as one person’s perception of reality is not true for another. Understanding the nature of consciousness is part of the quest for a better life. Consciousness influences our health; it determines our spirituality; it leads our life. Consciousness is the essence of what we are. Since ancient times, philosophers have argued about this essence of the human being, which we name here ‘consciousness’.
Through science, we have learnt that living organisms are made of cells, molecules, atoms and particles. Science has clarified fecundation and birth and it has decoded the human genome. Science discovered that whether plant or vegetable, mouse, elephant or human, any living organism has the DNA molecule, and that the code (or the order of the letters in the DNA) differentiates one species from another. Science has confirmed that the human body consists of billions of cells, far more than the number of stars in the Milky Way. Every day, many cells die and others regenerate; the cells, organs, and systems of living organisms present dynamic equilibrium and coherence as a whole. They act as one, up to the time of death, when this coherence and equilibrium are lost, and life is extinguished. From this point on, there are again, only atoms and particles. The body is extinguished, but there is evidence that consciousness persists.
Every day, many cells die and others regenerate; the cells, organs, and systems of living organisms present dynamic equilibrium and coherence as a whole. They act as one, up to the time of death, when this coherence and equilibrium are lost, and life is extinguished. From this point on, there are again, only atoms and particles. The body is extinguished, but there is evidence that consciousness persists.
In understanding consciousness, this chapter reviewed the ancient metaphysics, the mediumship events of the 19th century and also discusses psi phenomena. When these experiences are viewed from the perspective of recent scientific theories, certain phenomena, previously thought as impossible to occur, can be explained, could indeed exist. Therefore, this chapter also reviewed the few scientific theories which could contribute to the understanding of the physical nature of consciousness phenomena. Among these theories, we focused on: the waveform collapses interpretation of quantum mechanics, the implicit order or David Bohm’s interpretation (1980) and the Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch OR) approach to explain consciousness. We also go on to discuss more recent proposals, which consider the observable features of consciousness phenomena.
Although some of these interpretations allow a good explanation of some consciousness anomalies , they still do not consider the existence of consciousness after death, the so-called ‘spirit’ or ‘soul’ . This paper brings forward this old-new view of the human being: the soul, the spirit, the consciousness - the individuality that survives death.
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT OUTAGE OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY, 2002
Extracted: "This report discusses the plant outage strategy and how this strategy is actually imp... more Extracted: "This report discusses the plant outage strategy and how this strategy is actually implemented. The main areas identified as most important for outage optimization by the utilities and government organizations participating in this report are: organization and management; outage planning and preparation, outage execution, safety outage review, and counter measures to avoid extension of outages and to easier the work in forced outages. This report was based on discussions and findings by the authors of the annexes and the participants of an Advisory Group Meeting on Determinant Causes for Reducing Outage Duration held in June 1999 in Vienna. The report presents the consensus of these experts regarding best common or individual good practices that can be used at nuclear power plants with the aim to optimize." IAEA publication can be found at https://www.iaea.org/publications/6495/nuclear-power-plant-outage-optimisation-strategy and it was superseed by https://www.iaea.org/publications/11099/nuclear-power-plant-outage-optimization-strategy published in 2016.
or involving radiation sources or radioactive substances may give rise to media and public concer... more or involving radiation sources or radioactive substances may give rise to media and public concerns, sometimes resulting in rumors, psychological stress, social tension and even economic consequences. Therefore, timely and accurate responses to media and public concerns are key to avoiding the dissemination of confusing and non-relevant information that often circulates during incidents or emergencies.
T he INES Scale is a worldwide tool for communicating to the public in a consistent way the safet... more T he INES Scale is a worldwide tool for communicating to the public in a consistent way the safety significance of nuclear and radiological events. Just like information on earthquakes or temperature would be difficult to understand without the Richter or Celsius scales, the INES Scale explains the significance of events from a range of activities, including industrial and medical use of radiation sources, operations at nuclear facilities and transport of radioactive material. Events are classified on the scale at seven levels: Levels 1–3 are called "incidents" and Levels 4–7 "accidents". The scale is designed so that the severity of an event is about ten times greater for each increase in level on the scale. Events without safety significance are called " deviations" and are classified Below Scale / Level 0.
INES _ the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale, User's Manual, 2008 Edition IAEA
Operating Experience with Nuclear Power Stations in Member States (annual publication, from 1990 to 2003), IAEA
INCIDENT AND EMERGENCY CENTRE OF THE IAEA
Health Physics, 2010
The Incident and Emergency Centre of the International Atomic Emergency Agency is the global foca... more The Incident and Emergency Centre of the International Atomic Emergency Agency is the global focal point for preparedness, event reporting, and response to nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies irrespective of their cause. The Centre continuously works to develop standards and guidance for strengthening Member States' preparedness; develops practical tools and training programs to assist Member States in promptly applying the standards and guidance; and organizes a variety of training events and exercises. The Centre evaluates national plans and assists in their development; facilitates effective communication between countries; develops response procedures; and supports national exercises. The Centre provides access to multiple information resources; assesses trends that may influence crisis and consequence management plans and response; and develops and continuously enhances methodology for identifying conditions needed for early warning and response. The Centre provides around-the-clock assistance to Member States in dealing with nuclear and radiological events, including security related events through timely and efficient services and the provision of a coordinated international response to such emergencies.
International Conference on Human Resource Development for Introducing and Expanding Nuclear Power Global Survey to Quantify Human Resources Needs of the Nuclear Industry
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Como descrever o indefinível? Como explicitar o sentimento de gratidão pela vida, pelo ar, pelo sol, pela beleza da natureza que resplandece ao nosso redor? Como descrever o sentimento de pequenez que sentimos ao olhar para o céu estrelado que aponta a existência de milhares de estrelas, outras tantas como o nosso sol e, possivelmente, milhares de mundos?
Sentimos Sua Presença onipresente ao nos extasiarmos com as belezas do mundo. Sentimos Deus1, o Criador, em tudo o que está ao nosso redor, na vida e na morte, a eterna renovação, Ele se faz presente. Sentimos Deus dentro de nós, quando acordamos pela manhã e louvamos a vida em oração. Também sentimos este mesmo Deus quando, em profunda meditação, conectamo-nos com quem somos e com a Sua Criação – o Espírito – intangível, etéreo e sempre presente; experiência mística e profunda que emerge de
um imenso sentimento de gratidão e de louvor à vida.
E, então, perguntamos, o que é este Deus que podemos sentir em nós e que percebemos em tudo o que se faz tangível ou intan- gível à nossa volta? É esta também a primeira pergunta a que os mestres espirituais que guiaram o mestre lionês Allan Kardec, na elaboração da Doutrina dos Espíritos, respondem: “Deus é a inte- ligência suprema, causa primária de todas as coisas” (Kardec 1995, 51).
Como entender o que é esta Suprema Inteligência, esta Força Imensurável que cria tudo e todos, que libera e permite que cada um cresça e experimente a vida como um aspecto de si mesmo, até que aprenda que viver é amar e o universo Divino é o Amor? Diante da nossa pequenez frente ao universo da Vida, concordamos com Kardec, que magnificamente conclui na introdução d’O Livro dos Espíritos que Deus, “em definitivo, será sempre Deus” (Kardec 1995, 39), ou seja, incompreen- sível no estágio evolutivo em que nos encontramos.
Podemos, no entanto, sentir a presença de Deus em nós e identificar Sua existência na Sua Criação. Como sentir tem significado diferente para cada um, o ser sente Deus de maneiras diversas ao longo da sua cami- nhada evolutiva.
The nature of consciousness has profound implications for our own existence. Consciousness allows us to think, to perceive the reality of the world; it also plays games inasmuch as one person’s perception of reality is not true for another. Understanding the nature of consciousness is part of the quest for a better life. Consciousness influences our health; it determines our spirituality; it leads our life. Consciousness is the essence of what we are. Since ancient times, philosophers have argued about this essence of the human being, which we name here ‘consciousness’.
Through science, we have learnt that living organisms are made of cells, molecules, atoms and particles. Science has clarified fecundation and birth and it has decoded the human genome. Science discovered that whether plant or vegetable, mouse, elephant or human, any living organism has the DNA molecule, and that the code (or the order of the letters in the DNA) differentiates one species from another. Science has confirmed that the human body consists of billions of cells, far more than the number of stars in the Milky Way. Every day, many cells die and others regenerate; the cells, organs, and systems of living organisms present dynamic equilibrium and coherence as a whole. They act as one, up to the time of death, when this coherence and equilibrium are lost, and life is extinguished. From this point on, there are again, only atoms and particles. The body is extinguished, but there is evidence that consciousness persists.
Every day, many cells die and others regenerate; the cells, organs, and systems of living organisms present dynamic equilibrium and coherence as a whole. They act as one, up to the time of death, when this coherence and equilibrium are lost, and life is extinguished. From this point on, there are again, only atoms and particles. The body is extinguished, but there is evidence that consciousness persists.
In understanding consciousness, this chapter reviewed the ancient metaphysics, the mediumship events of the 19th century and also discusses psi phenomena. When these experiences are viewed from the perspective of recent scientific theories, certain phenomena, previously thought as impossible to occur, can be explained, could indeed exist. Therefore, this chapter also reviewed the few scientific theories which could contribute to the understanding of the physical nature of consciousness phenomena. Among these theories, we focused on: the waveform collapses interpretation of quantum mechanics, the implicit order or David Bohm’s interpretation (1980) and the Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch OR) approach to explain consciousness. We also go on to discuss more recent proposals, which consider the observable features of consciousness phenomena.
Although some of these interpretations allow a good explanation of some consciousness anomalies , they still do not consider the existence of consciousness after death, the so-called ‘spirit’ or ‘soul’ . This paper brings forward this old-new view of the human being: the soul, the spirit, the consciousness - the individuality that survives death.
Chapter 8 of the book
This report was based on discussions and findings by the authors of the annexes and the participants of an Advisory Group Meeting on Determinant Causes for Reducing Outage Duration held in June 1999 in Vienna. The report presents the consensus of these experts regarding best common or individual good practices that can be used at nuclear power plants with the aim to optimize."
IAEA publication can be found at https://www.iaea.org/publications/6495/nuclear-power-plant-outage-optimisation-strategy and it was superseed by https://www.iaea.org/publications/11099/nuclear-power-plant-outage-optimization-strategy published in 2016.