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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.…
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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…
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Reality Check: The Essence of Logic
At its core, logic is the systematic study of how ideas fit together to form coherent conclusions. Merriam-Webster defines it as “a science that deals with the principles and criteria of validity of inference and demonstration: the science of the formal principles of reasoning” (Merriam-Webster, 2024). But what does that really mean? Is logic merely…
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Reality check: Your Perception is Your Reality
Or is it? Is perception reality or is reality perception? Can your perception be wrong? Can we control our perception? Have you ever stopped to think about how our views of the world shape our experiences? I used to love debating this topic with friends in high school, and even years later, it still fascinates…