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The Threat of Artificial Intelligence
Is this something to worry about? We’ve heard the warnings, we’ve seen the movies, but how real is the threat that Artificial Intelligence will someday take over mankind? Stephen Hawking (1942 – 2018) generally believed that AI would help mankind in great ways as we begin to develop it (his latest speaking device was powered byContinue reading “The Threat of Artificial Intelligence”

Theology in the movie Elf?
In my last blog post, I mentioned two movies, namely Elf and The Christmas Chronicles 2. Since I’m still feeling rather Christmasy and reflective, I figured now is a good time as any to explore these movies by looking at them with my own seasonal twist. What sort of theology might be found in secularContinue reading “Theology in the movie Elf?”

The Problem with Santa Movies
I love Santa Claus, I have since I was a child. I love what he stands for: generosity, anticipation, joy, imagination, magic, and even hard work. I remember the excitement that I would have waiting and wondering about his wondrous arrival on those Christmas Eves when I was a little boy. And my little boyContinue reading “The Problem with Santa Movies”
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