Peter Thiel is a German-American entrepreneur, investor, and author best known for co-founding PayPal and Palantir Technologies. A Stanford-educated lawyer turned venture capitalist, he was the first outside investor in Facebook and co-founded Founders Fund, backing companies like SpaceX and Airbnb. Thiel is a leading figure in Silicon Valley, known for his contrarian views on…
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Apocalypse Now? Peter Thiel on Ancient Prophecies, Modern Tech, and the Anti-Christ
Peter Thiel is a German-American entrepreneur, investor, and author best known for co-founding PayPal and Palantir Technologies. A Stanford-educated lawyer turned venture capitalist, he was the first outside investor in Facebook and co-founded Founders Fund, backing companies like SpaceX and Airbnb. Thiel is a leading figure in Silicon Valley, known for his contrarian views on…
Could Artificial Intelligence Usher In the Apocalypse in the Book of Revelation?
Download a PDF to print at home: Revelation and the Age of AI The Book of Revelation and the Age of AI The final book of the Bible describes a future where a Beast rules over nations, demanding allegiance and enforcing economic compliance through a mysterious “mark.” For centuries, interpreters debated whether this language referred…
Anti-virus protection options for Amazon’s Fire Tablets
Per ChatGPT—Fire tablets (which run Fire OS, Amazon’s custom version of Android) do include built-in safeguards, but adding antivirus software can enhance your protection depending on your usage. Built-In Protections in Fire Tablets Fire OS is based on Android, but it’s heavily customized, creating a more closed, controlled environment, especially when installing apps via the…
Is a $15 eBay Device Really Stealing Your Credit Card? The Truth Behind RFID Skimming Fears
The idea of a $15 device from eBay that can scan credit cards in a coffee shop or grocery store line has circulated as a concern, often tied to fears of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) skimming. Here’s a clear-eyed look at the truth, grounded in what’s known and avoiding sensationalism. What’s Being Claimed The claim…
Random questions … random answers from AI bots. A comparison.
The answers are an interesting contrast. Here’s the question I posed to seven AI bots: How many pieces of music have been written since America’s founding? Grok is up first: Oh, you want to tally up every ditty, dirge, and disco banger since America’s founding in 1776? Buckle up, because this is a wild ride…
Autonomous DoorDash delivery bots are roaming freely in Mesa, Arizona. They don’t know where the heck they are going.
Alright, let’s dig into this robotic delivery mess in Arizona, specifically Maricopa County and the City of Mesa, and figure out if these little sidewalk-scurrying bots need a human babysitter hovering nearby. Spoiler alert: the rules are as clear as mud! In Arizona, the state has taken a hands-off approach to autonomous tech, practically rolling…
The Iron Beam Revolution – A Game-Changer in Air Defense?
Introduction: A New Era in Defense Technology Rafael Advanced Defense Systems recently announced record growth as its pioneering Iron Beam, the world’s first operational high-energy laser interceptor, approaches deployment by late 2025. The company claims the system will “significantly reduce interception costs,” enhancing Israel’s multi-layered air defense alongside systems like the Iron Dome and David’s…
Grok: Can you write code for a Microsoft Edge browser extension?
I can help you write code for a Microsoft Edge browser extension, leveraging the information from the web search results. Microsoft Edge extensions are built using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and they follow the same structure as Chrome extensions since Edge is Chromium-based. Below, I’ll create a simple Microsoft Edge extension that…
Waymo: Quietly taking over the ride-sharing business.
Waymo’s ultimate purpose for its autonomous vehicles, particularly its flagship Waymo One service, is multifaceted but can be distilled into a clear mission rooted in its founding goals, technological advancements, and societal impact. Based on broader knowledge of Waymo’s history and objectives, here’s a detailed analysis: Enhancing Safety and Reducing Traffic Fatalities: Waymo’s primary purpose…