By: Becca Hald on September 11, 2023
Believe. What is it like to have someone believe in you? What does it feel like? How does it impact you? How does it change you? I did not grow up knowing what it felt like to have someone believe in me, but I married a man who continually lifts me up and encourages…
By: John Fehlen on September 11, 2023
My preferred genre of books is the biography, which is the account of someone’s life written by someone else. I also enjoy a good autobiography (emphasis on ‘good’), and yet, those quite often are self-serving, short-sighted, and elbow-bending/back-patting. You always know when a celebrity, I mean, politician, is gonna declare a run for US President…
By: Travis Vaughn on September 11, 2023
In Leading with Nothing to Lose: Training in the Exercise of Power, Simon Walker explores “eight different leadership strategies, each of which ‘does something’ to the space around you.”[1] Walker’s work is so rich and so timely. I will attempt to codify three personal takeaways. Security in the “Other” “The undefended leader is the one…
By: Caleb Lu on September 10, 2023
*heart emoji*, *kiss emoji*. I have sent both of these texts unintentionally. The more harmless, *heart emoji*, was sent to my mom and while it was a mistake, it was probably for the best. The *kiss emoji* was sent to an elderly Chinese man who is the coordinating pastor at a church I guest speak…
By: Daron George on September 10, 2023
Sounds like 2004 Whenever I think about artificial intelligence (AI), I immediately go to the 2004 movie “I, Robot,” starring Will Smith, which explores a future where robots are ubiquitous and highly integrated into human society. However, as the movie progresses, it reveals the dangers of placing too much trust in AI systems. One of…
By: Jean de Dieu Ndahiriwe on September 10, 2023
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) looks like a great revolution that is here to stay and very beneficial in various aspects. I believe AI will change how we do things. I found myself wondering why anyone would see this negatively. Like in any other area, there is no question that potential dangers will come with it…
By: Jana Dluehosh on September 9, 2023
When considering this topic, I immediately could find myself drifting to the apprehensive side of AI. I think I’ve seen too many movies where this type of intelligence could lead us to a place where the machines have taken over humanity. This conversation has been going on for a very long time as machines have…
By: Audrey Robinson on September 9, 2023
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. It has yet to be determined what the full impact will be on humanity. Similarly, no one foresaw the impact social media, precisely Facebook, Google Search, Twitter, and related technology advances, would have on society—more people complaining of increased negative engagement, cyberbullying, depression, social isolationism, etc. The question is,…
By: Tonette Kellett on September 9, 2023
Simon Walker’s book Leading with Nothing to Lose was very informative this week. It discussed different forces and how they work together in leadership: front stage versus back stage, [1] strong versus weak [2] and expanding versus consolidating [3]. After the introduction of these forces, and how nobody is just one or the other of…
By: Chad McSwain on September 9, 2023
“Dealing with systems that output plausible but wrong information feels like a very new challenge.” – Micheal Webb Introduction This certainly feels like a new frontier or more like the introduction of a revolution, probably both. A new frontier is the opportunity to explore, while discovering new ways of being in the world. A revolution…
By: Michael O'Neill on September 8, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has permeated nearly every facet of our lives, transforming the way we work, communicate, and learn. Like any tool, it can be used for good or can lead to our demise. Money is not AI but there is a correlation between the two because it too can be used to produce great…
By: Dinka Utomo on September 7, 2023
“Dealing with systems that output plausible but wrong information feels like a very new challenge” (Michael Webb) The impact of technological advancements, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), extends across various facets of contemporary life, encompassing domains as diverse as church life and ministry. Approximately one year ago, I encountered a noteworthy post authored by a…
By: Jenny Steinbrenner Hale on September 7, 2023
At my daughter’s graduation from Seattle Pacific University four years ago, the commencement speaker, Skip Li, spent the first half of his speech presenting “The Top Ten Lessons in Life,” and then he took an abrupt turn and used the second half of his speech to warn the audience of the dangers of artificial intelligence…
By: Shonell Dillon on September 7, 2023
AI Oxford Language defines innovation as “the action or process of innovating” and “a new method, idea, product, etc.”. Inventing things is not new to humankind. All the things and conveniences we enjoy had to be invented. Some person was given the idea and created just what they thought was needed at that time. Did…
By: Todd E Henley on September 7, 2023
In 1991 I was a youth pastor and I specifically remember being at my secretary’s home to talk about an upcoming mission trip. Before I even sat down, she ecstatically said, “Hey PT, look at this! The World Wide Web!” This computer thing is amaaaaaazing!” I had no idea what she was talking about but…
By: Adam Harris on September 7, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a double-edged sword, harboring both immense promise and perilous risks. On one hand, AI revolutionizes industries, enhancing efficiency and solving complex problems. However, its unchecked proliferation raises grave concerns. One peril lies in job displacement, as AI automation threatens livelihoods across sectors. Moreover, AI bias and discrimination are rampant, perpetuating societal…
By: Tonette Kellett on September 7, 2023
Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT are things I know next to nothing about. The videos we watched this week were helpful for me. I decided to download the app on my phone and take it for a spin, just to see what the fuss was all about. I created a prototype of a letter of recommendation…
By: Kally Elliott on September 7, 2023
Last Saturday my husband and I were driving my college freshman back to his dorm after his first collegiate football game. Talking about classes starting soon I felt the need to impress upon him that college is not high school, that using AI, especially ChatGPT could get him into a lot of trouble. I told…
By: Pam Lau on September 6, 2023
If I were asked to uncover the decline of America’s thinking and writing, I believe I would point to the cultural changes of family and parenting that started soon after the presence of television in our homes. When writers such as Walter Lippman, Alan Bloom and Christopher Lasch observed the growing number of people dependent…
By: Laura Fleetwood on September 5, 2023
The adage if walls could talk comes to mind when I consider the upcoming doctoral advance to the celebrated city of Oxford, England. In preparation for the trip, I reviewed Paul Sullivan’s quippy book The Secret History of Oxford[1] and lost myself in Youtube videos about this historic city. As a writer, intellect, and lover…
