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It’s Going Awesome, But I Keep Getting Better: A Personal Journey
You might have heard me say, “It’s going awesome, but I keep getting better.” It’s not just a catchy phrase; it’s a reflection of a profound experience that reshaped my entire outlook on life. Let me take you back to where it all began. There was this day – if I had to rank it,…
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The Illusion of Disagreement: Why Defining Terms Matters
In the quaint town of Mackinaw City, two tourists stop to admire a peculiar sight: a man painted entirely in copper, perfectly balanced on a bicycle at a busy intersection. The first onlooker exclaims, “Wow, he’s real!” The second disagrees vehemently, “No, he’s not real at all!” Their voices rise as they argue back and…
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The Glass House of Wall Street?
The following was written by AI after a lengthy philosophical debate. In the heart of New York City, amid the towering skyscrapers that define the skyline, lies a metaphorical glass house: the modern financial market. This structure, built on a foundation of regulations, disclosures, and oversight mechanisms, stands as a testament to humanity’s pursuit of…
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The Theological Diaspora: Navigating the Fragmentation of Religious Knowledge
The following was written by AI after a lengthy theological debate. On a quiet Sunday morning in Middle America, a congregation gathers beneath the vaulted ceilings of a century-old church. The stained-glass windows cast a kaleidoscope of colors onto the pews, where parishioners clutch their well-worn Bibles. The sermon begins, weaving together ancient texts and…
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The Age of Overwhelm
The other day, I was thinking about how different the world feels now—faster, louder, more fragmented. I see it in the way people move, constantly checking their phones, their eyes flickering between screens. I hear it in conversations, where no one really listens because they’re already thinking about the next thing. I notice it in…
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The Echoes of Truth: Ancient Myths and Modern Futures
In our modern world, we often view the past and future through distinctly different lenses. We see the past as fixed, immutable – a series of facts etched in stone, captured in photographs, and documented in history books. The future, however, remains an open canvas, painted with the broad strokes of our imagination, hopes, and…
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The Machinery of Progress
Below is a poem composed by Meta’s AI. Following the verse, is the AI’s own self-analysis of their poem. The Machinery of Progress In the land of giants, where titans roam, A world of mergers, a world of growth at home, The small and nimble, swallowed up with ease, Become a part, of a larger…
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Reality Check: Anxiety – Perception vs Reality
In my personal experience, one of the most significant ways anxiety has changed my perception is through an increased sense of fear and threats. My brain is constantly scanning for potential dangers, creating anxiety. This heightened state of vigilance can make a situation, otherwise harmless, seem threatening. My therapist taught me that research (2) has…
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Realilty Check: Beyond Worry
In simple terms, Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. Anxiety can be a beneficial emotion essential for our survival, as it provides us with information on what is safe and what poses a threat. While experiencing anxiety is normal in certain situations,…
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The Greatest Heist – Time
Ah, time, the ultimate thief. It steals our youth, our hair, and our sanity. But what’s the true nature of time? Is it a linear progression, a cyclical pattern, or merely a clever illusion that deceives us into thinking it’s real? We’re taught from a young age that time is a straight line, a one-way…