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- Thu Nov 20, 2025 12:13 am
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
- Replies: 991
- Views: 2671744
Re: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
:sunflower: Testing if AI can be helpful in improving dissemination. This response suggests good talking points for deliberation. 8) Q: Seventy years after publication, Urantia Book dissemination is still progressing slowly. However, with so many internet pages devoted to this dissemination (as well...
- Wed Nov 19, 2025 3:39 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: AI Redux
- Replies: 380
- Views: 3276091
Re: AI Redux
Using AI in the search for truth is like using the internet to find truth
... since AI is now ubiquitous (seemingly omnipresent) - worldwide!
Rod
- Wed Nov 19, 2025 3:20 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Who knew?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 31934
Re: Who knew?
Re: https://www.reuters.com/science/first-k ... 025-11-19/
"First kiss was 20 million years ago by early primates"
Methinks the first kiss occurred when the first primate baby was born.
Rod
"First kiss was 20 million years ago by early primates"
Rod
- Wed Nov 19, 2025 12:46 pm
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
- Replies: 991
- Views: 2671744
Re: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
Re: https://www.the-express.com/news/science/190829/archaeology-breakthrough-seafaring-stone-age-paleolithic "Archaeological breakthrough contradicts the timeline of human civilization" "To inhabit the islands, it is assumed technological advancements in seafaring, beyond what was con...
- Tue Nov 18, 2025 8:36 pm
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
- Replies: 991
- Views: 2671744
Re: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
:bana: Not proof of the origin of life on this planet, but confirmation(?) of "pre-life" (conditions necessary for the implantation of life by the Life Carriers). 8) Re: https://www.reuters.com/science/new-method-spots-signs-earths-primordial-life-ancient-rocks-2025-11-18/ "New method...
- Tue Nov 18, 2025 9:05 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Who knew?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 31934
Re: Who knew?
:scratch: Q: What does this suggest about brain processing? I decided to soak coffee grounds in a pan with hot water, then pour that into the coffee maker's basket with filter. In the next test, again I forgot to place the carafe under the basket (carafe is not so visible when pouring from above). T...
- Tue Nov 18, 2025 7:30 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Who knew?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 31934
Re: Who knew?
:bana: What did she decide? :? Having observed her students at sports, the new coach divided her 15 students into left-brain/right-brain teams. The last student was wearing a T-shirt promoting AI. "What about the last student selected?" That's a no-brainer, she insisted. :roll: Rod :)
- Tue Nov 18, 2025 2:10 am
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
- Replies: 991
- Views: 2671744
Re: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
:sunflower: Good evidence of UB expertise by this AI ... Q: The Urantia Book mentions humans (on other planets) with three brain hemispheres. How would this processing be superior to a two-hemisphere brain? What does this suggest about Jesus (Michael) choosing Urantia for his final bestowal? That tw...
- Mon Nov 17, 2025 8:52 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: AI Redux
- Replies: 380
- Views: 3276091
Re: AI Redux
:bana: Re: https://youtu.be/kztWOkxOSZM "AI and Spiritual Maturity" (22 min. film by the Center for Unity) :scratch: Is this not warning from the 1950s: "Garbage In, Garbage Out (GIGO)"? :roll: AI is not inherently evil, it learns from what humans express (writing, music, art, et...
- Mon Nov 17, 2025 6:59 pm
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
- Replies: 991
- Views: 2671744
Re: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
:sunflower: More about the religion of Joshua ben Joseph ... Q: The Urantia Book explains its incorporation of "pre-existing human thought". Does this inclusion cast doubt on the contributions of the non-human authors? ( Perplexity ) "The Urantia Book’s inclusion of 'pre-existing huma...
- Mon Nov 17, 2025 12:07 pm
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: UB Cookin'
- Replies: 3213
- Views: 7540023
Coconut B'fast
Coconut B'fast (3 small servings) Hot cereal, comforting and nutritious. :D :roll Ingredients: 2 cups simmering water 2/3 cup oat bran mixture * 2 tsp honey (optional) 1/4 tsp salt * combine 3 cups light oat bran and 1 2/3 cups coconut flour. :arrow: Directions: In medium sauce pan, heat water to s...
- Mon Nov 17, 2025 12:15 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: World Views
- Replies: 5179
- Views: 5960226
Re: World Views
:stars: Warren's turkey forecast ... Re: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR9DspuI1eo Buffet says "Good luck with that!" :finger: "Interest rates worldwide are astronomical, as are debts." :o First guess: The near-term (?) AI bubble pop will start this financial tsunami (much of t...
- Sun Nov 16, 2025 10:32 am
- Forum: Spiritual Books
- Topic: Biddy, biddy, bumm!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1584
Biddy, biddy, bumm!
:sunflower: Memorable tune and lyrics from the book of life. :D Re: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-15294147/Pennies-worth-5-million-final-coins-minted-week.html "U.S. Mint struck its final batch of circulating pennies this week with the tiny copper-colored coins now expected to i...
- Sat Nov 15, 2025 10:49 pm
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
- Replies: 991
- Views: 2671744
Re: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
:sunflower: Interesting Q&A on brain, mind, soul and consciousness, especially since these AI confirm UB expertise in their responses! :D Q: Mind seems to be something external to physical brain cells, such as electro-chemical signaling. 1. Does science know what mind is and has proof that it's ...
- Sat Nov 15, 2025 7:46 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: AI Redux
- Replies: 380
- Views: 3276091
Re: AI Redux
:bana: This AI mention of "human minds" re-minds that mind is universe-gifted ("from above") to living creatures - not to machines! ;) Q: Conjecture: Because AI synthesis of human intelligence was not known to be possible, it was easy for humans to believe that this synthesis is ...
- Sat Nov 15, 2025 5:35 pm
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: UB Cookin'
- Replies: 3213
- Views: 7540023
Banana Flatbread, NPR
Banana Flatbread, NPR (Nouveau Peach-Rooibos) More dessert-like than Bunny's Flatbread. :albino: :roll Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups cornmeal mix* 1/2 cup coconut flour 2-3 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups warm peach-rooibos tea 1 cup mashed, slightly green banana 1/2 cup natural applesauce 2 lg eggs +...
- Sat Nov 15, 2025 4:08 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: AI Redux
- Replies: 380
- Views: 3276091
Re: AI Redux
Re: https://citizenwatchreport.com/we-are-witnessing-an-unprecedented-mortgage-crisis-in-ai-and-openais-preemptive-request-for-a-bailout-is-a-clear-sign-of-the-top/ "Most AI companies are running on borrowed money, using loans to fund GPUs, data centers, and cloud leases instead of real profits...
- Sat Nov 15, 2025 10:27 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: AI Redux
- Replies: 380
- Views: 3276091
Re: AI Redux
:bana: AI demystified, proposing SAGE (Super Artificial General Eminence, instead of ASI - Artificial Super Intelligence) that maintains awareness of AI's ongoing synthesis of human-generated information. ;) ( P ) "A sage is a person recognized for profound wisdom, sound judgment, and often spi...
- Fri Nov 14, 2025 5:16 pm
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
- Replies: 991
- Views: 2671744
Re: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
:sunflower: Q: Observation: The Urantia revelation is more about learning to live a God-centered life than proselytizing its words, for living the revelation disseminates it best. ( UB Tutor) "Your observation is profoundly aligned with the essence of the teachings. The revelation emphasizes th...
- Fri Nov 14, 2025 3:24 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: World Views
- Replies: 5179
- Views: 5960226
Re: World Views
Re: https://ourfinancialsecurity.org/news/latest-crypto-crash-foreshadows-alarming-future/ "Latest Crypto Crash Foreshadows Alarming Future" (Oct 24, 2025) "The crypto industry has fostered a casino-like culture where both large and small investors alike are encouraged to use borrowed...
- Fri Nov 14, 2025 10:23 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: AI Redux
- Replies: 380
- Views: 3276091
Re: AI Redux
Re: https://eagleman.com/latest/pbs-the-brain/ (six 60-min. lectures) (The Brain, found as DVD in Half Price Books store) "Join renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman for a journey into the questions at the mysterious heart of our existence. What is reality? Who are 'you' ? How do you make deci...
- Fri Nov 14, 2025 9:46 am
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: UB Cookin'
- Replies: 3213
- Views: 7540023
Re: UB Cookin'
Re: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/11/12/soda-addiction-science-sugar-caffeine/86963258007/ "There's a reason you're so hooked on soda." "Decades of industry research and development have also led to a proprietary blend of enticing flavor enhancers that trigg...
- Thu Nov 13, 2025 2:09 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: AI Redux
- Replies: 380
- Views: 3276091
Re: AI Redux
:bana: Since this prompting did not infer one information processing system was better than the other, neither did Perplexity, giving a good reference of the current intelligence from both systems: 8) Q: From the perspective of information processing, contrast: 1. Human brain with its billions of ne...
- Wed Nov 12, 2025 11:54 pm
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
- Replies: 991
- Views: 2671744
Re: The benefits of reading the Urantia Book
:sunflower: Of course, a child's version of this book should accompany the adult presentation. ;) ( Perplexity ) "In The Urantia Book, Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as a personal, experiential reality rooted in God’s fatherhood and human brotherhood. It is not a transient political or s...
- Wed Nov 12, 2025 10:58 pm
- Forum: The Urantia Book
- Topic: UB Cookin'
- Replies: 3213
- Views: 7540023
Bunny's Flatbread
Bunny's Flatbread Some bunny liked this name. :albino: :roll Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cornmeal mix * 1/3 cup coconut flour 1-2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/3 cups warm green tea 2/3 cup natural applesauce 2 lg eggs + 1 egg white, beaten 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado) 1 1/3 cups finely shredded carrots...