Insights of a Thoughtful Life
Reflective thoughts, original poems and cultural commentary–posted weekly
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What is heaven like?”
The little boy said.
“Are there rainbows
And moonbeams and little toy sleds?
I would take my sled
And play among the stars.
Pretend they are
Mercury, Venus or Mars”.
Temple Grandin is an autistic woman. She is presently a Professor of Animal Husbandry at Colorado State University. Prof. Grandin thinks in pictures. Through her mother’s and her own perseverance, she overcame the obstacles of autism. Cattle feedlots and slaughterhouses though out the world use her designs. She is on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people of the century. When young, sliding doors were frightening to her and she was afraid to go through them. But she learned that one must go through doors to make progress. Do you know what is behind the door?
One thoughtful email each week with a Reflective Thought, a poem, and a commentary on faith, culture, and the deeper questions beneath daily
What Will Happen to Me When A.I. Starts Making the Decisions?” I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the world that’s unfolding around me — a world humming quietly, almost imperceptibly, with algorithms that learn faster than I can read the morning news. And the
A.I. can be known For its many skills. Reports and info. Completed at will. It’s so amazing— Does work in a hurry! Outstanding and awesome— It comes in a flurry! BUT, where does A.I. Gather those skills? Is it all true? Consider this still. Someone’s behind This amazing invention. Reflects others views— I need convincing. Yes, it is awesome And works
How Will A.I. Change My Life Now, at 85, When I Still Living Fully Surprisingly, Martha and I are still physically and mentally active at 83 and myself at 85. We garden, can and freeze vegetables. We take care of
