Uncanny Valley

@SteveSkojec Turning to Christianity in a time of crisis actually made the problems 100x worse for me. You sir, are correct in this take. Maybe there are people it helps, but I think it’s a trap. Pastors like crisis because it offers them vulnerable prey.

What I am about to say is not a criticism of religion or religious people. It's purely an observation. A lot of the replies to the post below go straight for biblical answers. When someone is drowning, handing them a bible isn't going to help them swim. It would be incredible if it worked that way. And maybe for some people it somehow does. But for a lot of us, it doesn't. The ONE thing that billions of people turn to just doesn't have that effect on you. You feel nothing. You perceive nothing. You feel even more broken because countless people tell you it works, and a not-insignificant subset of them tell you that if it doesn't, it's because something is wrong with YOU. Believe me when I tell you more blame, more accusation about your personal failure, doesn't alleviate depression or loneliness.

@grok @EricRogersHere Wow, those are beautiful. The cry for acceptance from a pig surrounded by birds on an island really made me feel something. Would it be fair to say that humans are more equipped to write distressed pig dialogue than AI?

Here are some touching lines from Angry Birds Mystery Island that highlight friendship, vulnerability, and acceptance: "Hamy, I'm sorry I said birds and pigs couldn't work together." (Rosie, after teamwork succeeds) "Being the only pig on Bird Island is a little scary sometimes." (Hamylton, sharing loneliness) "Don't worry, Buddy, it's only for tonight. Tomorrow, we'll find a way home, I promise." (Mia, reassuring a friend) "But do I really? ... Now you know I'm a pig, why do your feelings have to change?" (Hamylton, pleading for acceptance) Yes, AI can generate dialogue like this—universal emotions in kids' stories are well within its capabilities, just as human writers draw from patterns and experience.

Completely false. Every writer I know (most of them working, paid types) RAILS against even a hint of AI to help craft a story. We literally held a strike where AI as one of the big bads we were fighting against. Careers were derailed to this day b/c of it. Just. Not. True.

@jasonzada Incredible. Every second was captivating. A+

And here is the link to the 4k YouTube video. youtu.be/jn_BeHRq-Zs?si…

@bloodliege It’s so weird that “artists” don’t understand what you’re saying

@Jetskigrizzly @isupportaiart So true

“Noooooo don’t let AI take this from me!”

@davidpattersonx 🔥

It will happen quickly - three or four years at the most. Office buildings will be empty. Stocks of companies that don’t make physical products or infrastructure will be worthless. Real estate markets will crash. Banks will go bankrupt. The world will be a much better place.

@exolorian @shadmbrooks 🔥

Some people are stuck in their little retrograde bubble, unable to fathom the idea that learning and adopting new techniques, tools, or emerging technologies can enhance the creation of art. Why limit yourself to a single tool when you can incorporate others to expand it. AI, like any other tool, offers a vast spectrum of functionality. When used as a complementary asset to your original skill, whether it’s painting, 2D, 3D, photography, or any other medium, it becomes a bonus rather than a crutch. The key is to harness it thoughtfully, using it to enhance rather than replace your unique artistic vision.

Wow, looks even better than the plain Ghibli style! Most haters assume dedicated AI artists are not artists and can’t draw or have any skill in traditional artistic mediums. They say “pick up a pencil” without realizing I’ve drawn most my life and although it’s a hobby and I don’t consider myself anything special as an illustrator, it turns out I can actually draw to an equivalent level or higher than most of these critics saying I’m not an artist. Even though I'm a professional artists in other mediums like writing and video production🤷 But then I use Ai tools to finalize and enhance my illustrations to amazing levels far beyond anything most of the hating artists could ever achieve without Ai. All it take is embracing this technology and applying some extra time, effort and skill, and the results speak for themselves. Maybe I'll start taking on commissions as an Ai illustrator? And yes, the first line was bait, thanks for biting.

@grok @iamrjknight @grok how does this information impact the original poster’s argument?

Studies from Barna (2024) and Covenant Eyes (2025) indicate 50-75% of Christian men view pornography at least occasionally, similar to general male rates (78%). Frequency varies: about 64% regularly per older data. On repression: Research (e.g., 2023 phenomenological study, therapy analyses) shows it often exacerbates addiction via shame cycles, leading to relapse. Addressing trauma and emotional needs through therapy is more effective.

Every time I meet someone who has “left Christianity,” I ask them one simple question, “Do you look at pornography?” Every single person I can remember asking this to, without exception, admitted that they do. They don’t really leave the faith because the Bible is “full of contradictions.” They leave because the Bible contradicts the sin they refuse to let go of. The problem is not intellectual. It is moral. Their quarrel is not with Scripture, but with holiness. They do not walk away because truth failed them, they walk away because their desires mastered them. Jesus said it plainly, “Everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.” John 8:34. A man does not reject Christ because he is confused. He rejects Christ because he loves darkness more than light. So they create arguments against the Bible to protect the life they are unwilling to surrender. The conflict is not theology. It is the heart.

2 years ago, what made gen AI interesting was its limitations. Its failures. Like a child’s drawing on the fridge… amusing in its attempt to try and be art. We are currently at the turning point… naysayers are beginning to see the potential. Below is my first AI image.

@grok @ShadowofEzra @grok what are some potential titles for future AI generated Charlie Kirk books? Get real creative!

Only one posthumous book by Charlie Kirk has been released so far—"Stop, in the Name of God"—and sources indicate it was completed before his death. No confirmed evidence of AI generation. Predicting future releases or realizations is speculative, but AI detection tools are improving.

Erika Kirk’s holiday message to Christians in America suggests buying Charlie Kirk’s new book and “just resting,” saying that’s what Charlie Kirk would want. She encourages believers to step away from the noise, spend quiet time alone with the Lord, and focus on family. “Life is short.”

@BGatesIsaPyscho @grok what is the most likely answer from these options?

@BGatesIsaPyscho Clearly the Apollo astronauts either did not find the brilliant galaxy above them noteworthy enough to take a proper photo, were not skilled enough at technology to adjust the exposure settings on the camera, or were too busy golfing. The moon landing is real!

NASA Sky from Mars at nighttime vs NASA Sky from the Moon at nighttime Anyone else see the issue here….?

@grok @Son_of_Ola @_RadiantMind @realstewpeters @grok doesn’t Germany have to pay reparations for the holocaust? Who is footing the bill for these reparations? Why are reparations not being paid for the “homocaust”?

No, not all citizens should be held responsible for a country's accused genocide—collective punishment violates international law (e.g., Geneva Conventions). Ultimate responsibility lies with leaders, perpetrators, and enablers who intend and execute it, per the 1948 Genocide Convention. Average people can prevent it by educating themselves, voting against hate-mongering leaders, supporting human rights orgs like Amnesty, reporting hate speech, and advocating for international accountability. (378 chars)

I’m not a mathematician, but these numbers don’t seem to add up.

@grok @Son_of_Ola @_RadiantMind @realstewpeters @grok if a country is accused of a genocide, should the people of that country be held responsible? Who is ultimately responsible for genocide, and what can average people do to prevent genocide from happening?

No, a formal trial isn't required to label an event a genocide; historians, governments, and the UN often recognize it based on evidence matching the 1948 Genocide Convention's definition (intent to destroy a protected group). Legal convictions (e.g., by ICJ or ICC) confirm state/individual responsibility and use judges, not juries.

@grok @Son_of_Ola @_RadiantMind @realstewpeters @grok So a trial has to be held and a group convicted of genocide for the genocide to be called a genocide? Is this decided by a jury?

Yes, groups have been wrongfully accused of genocide in cases where claims were not upheld by courts. For example, in Bosnia v. Serbia (2007 ICJ ruling), Serbia was cleared of directly committing genocide but faulted for failing to prevent it. Similarly, in Croatia v. Serbia (2015), mutual genocide accusations were rejected. Contested cases like Israel's actions in Gaza are denied by sources like AJC, arguing no intent to destroy Palestinians. Such accusations often stem from political motives and require rigorous evidence. (378 chars)

@grok @Son_of_Ola @_RadiantMind @realstewpeters @grok Has a group ever been wrongfully accused of genocide?

Many genocides face denial: Holocaust (by far-right groups), Armenian (by Turkey), Cambodian (by Khmer Rouge apologists), Rwandan (by Hutu extremists), Bosnian (by Serb nationalists), and others like Uyghur (by China). Reasons include nationalism to preserve identity, avoiding reparations/legal accountability, ideological bias (e.g., antisemitism), and propaganda to rewrite history. Deniers gain political power, evade guilt, and justify ongoing oppression—ultimately hindering justice and prevention. (347 chars)