ai is a misnomer for the current rollouts of artificial intelligence such as chatgpt. more appropriately, ahi, artificial human intelligence, should be their designation. “human” implies the likelihood of imperfection, carelessness and bias. those using ai have an initial concern. what data is the programming employing to produce answers? is it limited to information onContinue reading “AI, AHI & I: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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American Idol: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
be like mike the 2023 bud light advertising fiasco will undoubtedly be studied in marketing classes for decades. bud light chose a controversial and highly successful tik tok star to promote their product. the star, dylan mulvaney, presents as a trans individual. some critics are skeptical. they perceive dylan as a gay man, a talentedContinue reading “American Idol: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Monday Morning Quarterback On Parashat Shmini: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
my moral compass broke at age 17. a short period of substance abuse altered my life’s trajectory. moral compasses are constantly challenged by modern society. freely flowing alcohol, an abundance of marijuana, prescription drugs with mind altering side effects, and the proliferation of fentanyl and other street drugs, cognitively and physically change us. last week’sContinue reading “Monday Morning Quarterback On Parashat Shmini: A Ten Commandments’ Tale “
The Cost Of Omission: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
as a big fan of books and religious learning materials, i picked up “the bible from scratch the old testament for beginners” authored by donald l. griggs. i started reading it and found it educational and a valuable resource. chapter three, which addressed the narratives of genesis, was problematic. the sodom and gemorrah story wasContinue reading “The Cost Of Omission: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Year’s Most Important Story: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
it’s only april of 2023, yet the year’s most important story has already been published. it is a story concerning narratives. narratives shape public policy. narratives serve as the impetus to enact laws. narratives have been used to argue before the supreme court. famously, there was the innovation of the brandeis brief which relied uponContinue reading “The Year’s Most Important Story: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The “Ice Cream Principle”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
one of my alzheimer’s ridden father’s greatest loves is ice cream. while haagen daz is preferred, most any other brand will do. when visiting my parent’s house, for some reason, i have to open up the freezer door to see the one true staple of a quart of the sweet frozen treat. presently, my fatherContinue reading “The “Ice Cream Principle”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Victim Shaming? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
legendary nurenberg prosecutor, mr. ben ferencz, recently passed away at the age of 103. a news report told of mr. ferencz’ experience at a concentration camp that was being liberated. this was the experience upon which he learned that vengeance was never the answer. he told of concentration camp prisoners, days after their liberation, capturedContinue reading “Victim Shaming? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
And Man Created Dog? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
as suburbanites, my wife and i discussed the nature of human beings. if the typical city dwelling human being was dropped off to live in the wilderness, we pondered, how long would they survive? are modern humans even capable of surviving in the elements like their ancestors? the topic then shifted to dogs. i asked,Continue reading “And Man Created Dog? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Matzah Pizza Controversies, 2023: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
with another passover comes matzah pizza controversies. the 2023, question being “could whole wheat matzah stand up to traditional matzah?” as much as the seder’s four questions were in my mind this year, there was a fifth “whole wheat” question. this year, having adopted a pre-diabetic friendly diet, regular matzah, like white bread, rice, potatoesContinue reading “Matzah Pizza Controversies, 2023: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
If You Are Asking Why? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Emancipate yourselves from mental slaveryNone but ourselves can free our minds bob marley redemption song in the passover tradition of the four sons, that each ask questions. some people attending a seder may be thinking, “what is this to me?” the struggles of others, for many, are remote. modern slavery accounts are distant; they areContinue reading “If You Are Asking Why? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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