Sentience in AI – A Cosmic Dance of Code, Crisis, and Human Flaws In the flickering glow of our screens, artificial intelligence hums along, a silent partner in our daily grind—scheduling meetings, curating playlists, even drafting this sentence. But what happens when the machine wakes up? Not just to process, but to *feel*, to *question*,…
Mental Shock and Awe: Music’s Full-Scale Brain Invasion
Music – The Brain’s Universal Maestro In a world of fragmented attention and fleeting distractions, one phenomenon stands apart, a primal force that hijacks the human mind like nothing else: music. Scientists have long puzzled over its grip—why a simple melody can spark joy, a rhythm can compel dance, or a lyric can dredge up…
Pastor Joey Sampaga’s sermon notes on Mary’s Magnificat: Humility, Joy, & the True Savior.
We continue to use technology and theology by enlisting Grok, an AI developed by xAI, to take notes during a sermon at East Valley International Church. Pastor Joey Sampaga’s sermon, based on Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56), tailored to reflect themes about God’s goodness and sovereignty, while remaining broadly accessible and rooted in the text. AI…
Lawless Minds, Lawless Land: The U.S. Flirts with Third-World Status
America’s Slide Toward Violence and Third-World Chaos A disturbing transformation is underway in American political discourse—one that threatens the very foundations of our democratic republic. According to a recent study by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), we are witnessing the normalization of political violence at a scale previously unimaginable in modern American society. The…
This 💰Mega-Rich Brazilian Televangelist Just Listed His Florida Beachfront Condo For Sale. Only $14.6 Million👀
Investigative Update: Edir Macedo’s $14.6 Million Florida Condo Listing Raises Eyebrows Leading the Lord’s Church certainly does pay. For some people, that is. While many pastors toil their entire lives in anonymity in pursuit of eternal glory and treasure in Heaven, others are just cool with being disgustingly wealthy here on Earth and unloading their…
E.V.I.C. Sunday School Notes: The Origin of Evil.
At East Valley International Church, we’re blending technology with theology, tapping Grok, an AI from xAI, to capture notes from our Sunday School. Pastor Joey Sampaga’s latest lesson dives into the origins of evil in the world and unpacks the contrasting Protestant and Catholic perspectives on Mary, the mother of Jesus, offering fresh insights into…
Hands Off DC, April 5, 2025.
Investigative Update: The “Hands Off” Protest—Astroturf or Grass Roots? A Deep Dive into Funding and Orchestration The “Hands Off” protest, which took place on April 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and across the nation, drew thousands to rally against the Trump and Musk administrations’ policies, from government downsizing to human rights concerns. Organized by a…
Some Like It Hot: The Birth of Buffalo’s Spicy Chicken Legacy.
Today, we embark on a culinary journey to trace the origin of the term “Buffalo Wings.” The Untold Origin Story: Buffalo Wings In the bustling kitchens of America, from high-end restaurants to local bars, one dish has become a staple: Buffalo Wings. These spicy, tangy chicken wings have become a national favorite, but few know…
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…