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Are You a ‘Boss’ or Are You the Bet? The Great Swindle of the New Economy
“Be your own boss.” “Set your own hours.” “Embrace the flexibility.” It’s the great, glittering promise of the new economy. It’s the sales pitch that convinced millions to turn their cars into taxis, their bedrooms into broadcast studios, and their free time into a full-time content grind. But what if that “flexibility” is just a…
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The Theory of Truth: What Does It Really Mean to Be “True”?
Truth is one of those words that feels simple until you actually stop to think about it. We use it constantly in daily life – “Tell me the truth,” “That’s not true,” “It’s true, I promise” – as if we all share the same understanding of what truth is. But beneath that familiarity lies a…
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Fighting Fair: Coming Soon to a Brain Near You (Because Therapy Is Expensive)
Imagine a future where a small device implanted in your brain could significantly enhance your marriage by helping you manage emotional reactions. Picture this: every time you feel anger, anxiety, or frustration creeping in, the implant gently triggers – giving you a cue to pause, take a breath, and choose your response instead of reacting…
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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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Is AI Insightful?
ChatGPT Prompt: Tell me something about myself that I probably didn’t know ChatGPT’s response to me: You might not have realized just how much your career shift from machining to project management aligns with your natural strengths. Your love for organization, process improvement, and structure—combined with your preference for managing projects over people—means you’ve been…
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The Challenge of Love: Embracing the Second Greatest Commandment
Love is a central part of Christianity, highlighted in the greatest commandments: to love God with all our heart, all your soul, and all your mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. While these commandments seem simple, actually loving others – especially those who are difficult to love – can be very challenging. As…
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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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Dreaming in Code: The Surprising Connection Between AI Chats and Your Subconscious
I still remember the night it happened. In the depths of sleep, I found myself in a vivid dreamscape, engaged in conversation with my son. The dialogue felt real, meaningful, even profound. As if on cue, a knock echoed through the dream. I opened the door to find Santa Claus standing there, jolly and red-suited.…