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The Edge of Knowing A Few Thoughts on Artificial Intelligence Through a Philosophical Lensby Michael Stevens~1000 words | 5-minute read The Edge of Knowing Science is truth—until it isn’t. That’s the paradox. We call it knowledge, but knowledge changes. One discovery replaces another. What we once believed gets reshaped or…
Guess what? The future they warned us about in The Matrix is here—and the scientists aren’t even pretending to hide it. by Michael Stevens 400 words Three researchers at Stanford—Carsten Charlesworth, Henry Greely, and Hiromitsu Nakauchi—have laid out a blueprint to grow living human bodies without brains. No thought. No…
“You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of the bones of the dead and every impurity.”— 2 Corinthians 3:6 (CSB) Rules or a Relationship? Jesus often confronted the Pharisees, who measured faith by strict rule-keeping while ignoring the heart. He exposed their…
Peace is the highest aspiration of the American people. We will NEGOTIATE for it. We will not surrender for it. Now or ever. We are Americans. — President Ronald ReaganThe pronoun “we” has meaning. And I gave it some more thought than just a rote repetition. Who are the “we?…
In Scripture, water is either a barrier to overcome, a judgment to endure, or a gift to receive. The Old Testament records bitter and undrinkable waters—reminders of sin and hardship. Yet, in the New Testament, Jesus offers Living Water—pure, abundant, and everlasting. Consider the contrast: Exodus 15:23 (CSB) “They came…
Today is a trundle of a lifetime with echoes of Ecclesiastes found in a contemporary song by Jimmy Buffet. It is a long one. 700 words. Jimmy Buffet’s song “He Went To Paris” has stayed with me from the first time I heard it. Some songwriters, like Jimmie and Joni…
“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” – Matthew 24:36 (NIV) Jesus speaks of His second coming and final judgment, emphasizing the mystery surrounding its timing. This verse highlights a truth central to the Christian…
This reflection was inspired by thoughts and suggestions from my wife during our daily Bible study (The Bible Recap). Today, her “God Shot” came from Psalm 115:2-8 (NIV), which speaks to God’s mercy and enduring presence. She shared the example of Jesus’ mercy on the cross, the story of Ruth…
Virtue signaling is when people or groups publicly express opinions or actions to show moral superiority, often without actually contributing to solving the problem. The political left frequently uses virtue signaling to push agendas on issues like climate change, social justice, and equality. For example, on social media, many companies…
Soft But Scary Trundle of What Kamala Harris Might See in the Future When Unburdened by Rule of Law, Constitutional Protections, and Serving The Needs of the Few and Not The Safety, Security, and Needs of the Governed. Socialism, communism, and Marxism promise equality and justice, but their real-world impact…
